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  Naveen Patnaik to undergo cervical arthritis treatment, party affairs to be managed by BJD committee

  India | Jun 18, 2025, 08:52 PM IST

  The medical procedure will be coordinated by Dr Ramakant Panda, Patnaik’s physician and a renowned cardiac and vascular surgeon. Patnaik confirmed that his doctor is closely liaising with the hospital to ensure a smooth course of treatment.

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  Cracks within BJD as rival groups hold meeting in Naveen's absence

  National | May 30, 2012, 09:20 AM IST

  Bhubaneswar/London, May 30:  Sparking speculation of cracks within the ruling BJD in Odisha, two groups tonight held separate meetings at the houses of party MP Pyari Mohan Mohapatra and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is