The Russian embassy in New Delhi has invited former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to a reception. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Russian embassy in New Delhi has invited former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to a reception in recognition of his late father Biju Patnaik’s heroics on the Eastern Front during World War II, which … Read more
The BJD which was in power in Odisha from 2000 till June 2024, on Friday, said the allegations that state government officials took bribes from the Adani Group for the supply of renewable energy to the state from the central pool, are “false and not based on fact”. Adani, India’s second-richest man, and seven others, … Read more
Naveen Babu | Photo Credit: LEJU KAMAL A special investigation team (SIT), led by Kannur district police chief Ajith Kumar, has taken over the probe into the death of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu. Kannur range DIG Rajpal Meena will oversee the investigation, with the supervision of north region IG K. Sethu Raman, following … Read more
Kannur Collector Arun K. Vijayan An investigation team probing the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu arrived at the Collectorate to record the statement of Kannur District Collector Arun K. Vijayan on Monday (October 21, 2024). The Collector’s testimony is seen as pivotal to the ongoing investigation as it is alleged … Read more
Afghanistan seamer Naveen ul Haq posted a cryptic post on his Instagram account after match-winning spell against Australia in the Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 23. Notably, the right-arm seamer bowled a sensational spell of 3/20 in four overs as he got the big wickets of Travis Head … Read more
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with V.K. Pandian. V.K. Pandian has decided to quit active politics following the party’s defeat in the Odisha Assemble Elections. | Photo Credit: ANI In a setback to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), bureaucrat-turned-politician V.K. Pandian and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide has decided to quit active politics … Read more
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. took a swipe at the BJP soon after industrialist Naveen Jindal joined the party. File | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA : Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a swipe at the BJP soon after industrialist Naveen Jindal joined the party and said this had to happen “when you … Read more
Naveen Patnaik. File. | Photo Credit: ANI With the model code of conduct expected to be in force anytime due to the upcoming polls, the Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha has stepped up earmarking cash incentives across different sectors. Approximately 70 lakh self-help group members, regarded a significant support base for the ruling Biju Janata … Read more
File photo shows Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is seen with his private secretary V.K. Pandian. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout V. K Pandian, the all powerful private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken voluntary retirement from All India Civil Services, fueling speculation for his full-time plunge into State politics. Mr. Pandian … Read more
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw with Odisha Patnaik takes stock of the situation at the site of the accident involving Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Express and a goods train , in Balasore district, Saturday, June 3, 2023. At least 261 people were killed and over 900 others suffered injuries, according to officials. | Photo Credit: PTI The … Read more