Six-time Odisha MP joins BJP days after quitting Naveen Patnaik’s party

New Delhi: Six-time MP from Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab joined the BJP days after quitting the ruling Biju Janata Dal. Sources said the 67-year-old leader, who joined the BJP in the presence of key state leaders, is likely to contest the Lok Sabha elections. In the 2019 general elections, Mr. Mahtab retained his Cuttack Lok Sabha … Read more

Naveen Patnaik on the worst thing in politics in BJP-BJD alliance talks

“Sir, what’s the worst thing in politics?” Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said “rumors” and “lies” are the worst part of politics. He made the remarks while talking to his close aide, 5T (Transformation) and Nabin Odisha chairman VK Pandian. “Sir, rajanitire sabutu kharap jinisa kan (What is the … Read more

Talk to Naveen Patnaik’s party booth, BJP eyes individual contest in Odisha

According to sources, alliance negotiations have mainly encountered obstacles in terms of seat allocation ratio. New Delhi: The much-anticipated pre-poll alliance and seat-sharing talks between the ruling BJD and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha have hit a snag, raising the possibility of both parties participating in the upcoming Lok Sabha and state assembly … Read more

Bill Gates reaches Odisha to meet Naveen Patnaik, attend various programs

file photo Bhubaneswar: Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates arrived in the Odisha capital on Tuesday night and is scheduled to participate in a series of events on Wednesday, including one that will focus on the use of artificial intelligence for farmers. Apart from meeting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Mr Gates will also attend other … Read more

Odisha cabinet agrees on proposal to provide interest-free loans to unemployed youth, Rs 1,000 assistance to ration card holders

Last updated: February 12, 2024 22:40 US Standard Time The Odisha cabinet led by the chief minister on Monday approved 27 proposals. These include interest-free loans to unemployed youth under the Swatantra Yuva Udyami (SWAYAM) scheme and one-time livelihood assistance of Rs 1,000 to ration card holders. It has also decided to distribute two jute … Read more

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das hoisted the tricolor on Republic Day, Naveen Patnaik also present

Odisha Governor Raghubar Das hoisted the tricolor in Bhubaneswar on Republic Day 2024. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was also present at the ceremony. The Governor received the Guard of Honor of the parade led by IPS officer AB Shilpa. Sixty-four contingents including ITBP, CRPF, BSF, Fire, ODRAF, Odisha Home Guard, RPF and Sainik School Police … Read more

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Shrimandir Parikrama Project in Puri

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and personal supervision of 5T Chairman Karthik Pandian, Odisha has taken the lead in recording this sacred event in the history books. (Image: News18) The Srimandir Parikrama project involves the development of a 75 meter corridor around the Jagannath Temple with facilities and infrastructure. Odisha Chief Minister … Read more