former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide V.K. Pandian. File | Videograb: PTI The ruling BJP in Odisha has started an investigation into the alleged extensive use of government choppers by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide V.K. Pandian during the BJD regime, a Minister said. Mr. Pandian, who announced his retirement from active … Read more
Voters before casting a vote for the Odisha Assembly Election 2024, at Gopalpur in Ganjam district on May 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Amidst the acrimonious exchange of words between Bharatiya Janata Party and Biju Janata Dal in the ongoing simultaneous elections in Odisha, the regional party is raking up the issue of personal … Read more
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s remark that rumours and lies were the worst part of politics was seen in two different ways. | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on March 9 said “rumour” and “lies” are the worst part of politics. Mr. Patnaik made the remark during a conversation … 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
Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik | Photo Credit: PTI Speaker of the Odisha Assembly, Bikram Keshari Arukha, and two Ministers on Friday quit their posts fuelling speculation of a minor reshuffle in the Naveen Patnaik Cabinet. School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash and Labour and Employee’s State Insurance … Read more