Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday sought postponement of Census operation and related activities in the country over the novel coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patnaik said mobilisation for Census and updation of the National Population Register across the country would pose a great risk for field functionaries and people.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said the government has earmarked Rs 200 crore to combat the coronavirus threat in the state.
Odisha's Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has decided to offer free ride to women passengers travelling in "MoBus" on International Women's Day on Sunday, an official said.
Five more departments of the Odisha government were brought under the 'Mo Sarkar'programme, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asking officers to meet aspirations of the people of the state.
Batting for the entire east zone of the country, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday demanded a special economic package for the region, saying that it lags in many sectors despite being endowed with natural and mineral resources.
7th Pay Commission Latest News: Odisha government brought massive news for government employees ahead of Valentine's Day as Naveen Patnaik government hiked total DA of the state government employees by 5 per cent. The new Dearness Allowance will now be calculated at 14 per cent under the 7th Pay Commission.
According to Odisha government's website, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is the richest among the Odisha ministers with assets worth over Rs. 64.26 crore. The government has released the property list of 20 ministers including Chief Minister Patnaik.
Cases of rape of minor girls and missing children rocked the Odisha Assembly on Monday as the opposition demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the issue.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday rejected opposition's claim that 'jungle raj' prevailed in the state, saying there was no law-and-order issues and hailed the police force for its action in the Puri triple murder case.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked party MPs to apprise him of the issues they raise in Parliament and steps taken to resolve them once in two months.
In a letter to Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the Chief Minister said as there is sufficient passenger load, a direct flight is felt necessary between Bhubaneswar and Dubai.
Releasing the report, Chief Minister Naveen patnaik said Odisha, having huge natural resources, is on its way to achieve this objective through its investment-friendly policies, infra connectivity and skilled manpower. Odisha will take a central role in driving national growth as a manufacturing hub, he added.
Well known freedom fighter Mohammed Bazi passed away on Thursday at the age of 102 following an illness in Odisha's Nabarangpur district.
The nomination of former IAS officer Ashwini Vaishnaw for the Rajya Sabha by-election from the state resonated in the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday as the Congress demanded a statement from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over his alleged involvement in mining and land allotment scams.
The decision was taken at a meeting of party MLAs to select BJP legislature party leader here. The meeting was also attended by party's central observer Saroj Pandey and Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi.
The cheque was handed over by JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal to state Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on June 22, the company said in a statement.
At an all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, Patnaik, who is also the BJD president, strongly advocated a re-look into the Land Acquisition Act and the Forest Conservation Act.
Patnaik also sought the allocation for 5 lakh permanent houses to replace the habitations damaged in the cyclone.
"As you know, we have been hit by a recent cyclone which has done a great deal of damage. I have asked for Rs 5,000 crore for rehabilitation and restoration work." Naveen Patnaik said.
The ministers were told to submit their report cards with the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) by the seventh of every month, an official statement said, on Tuesday.
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