Naveen Patnaik
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Patnaik sets zero casualty target for cyclone amidst COVID-19 battle
India | May 17, 2020, 08:18 AM ISTA cyclonic storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal lay 1220 km south-southwest of Digha in West Bengal on Saturday and is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rain in the coastal districts of the state from May 19.
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COVID-19 situation in Odisha under control but next few days extremely challenging: Patnaik
India | Apr 29, 2020, 08:12 PM ISTThe COVID-19 situation in Odisha is "well under control", but the next few days will be "extremely challenging" as a large number of people are likely to return from states that have been hit hard by the pandemic, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Wednesday.
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COVID-19: Migrant workers facing hardship to get ration in Delhi's Mandawali area
News | Apr 27, 2020, 07:56 AM ISTCOVID-19, Migrant workers, Mandawali Primary School, ration, Delhi government, COVID-19 lockdown
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Odisha to bring back migrants workers stranded in Gujarat
India | Apr 26, 2020, 03:33 PM ISTThe Naveen Patnaik government on Sunday decided to bring back migrant workers from the state who are stranded in Gujarat due to the nationwide lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Puri Rath Yatra: Naveen Patnaik dials PM Modi, discusses COVID-19 situation in Odisha
India | Apr 24, 2020, 06:48 PM ISTOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday over organising Lord Jagannath's "Rath Yatra" in Puri this year, as the centuries-old religious event plunged into uncertainty following the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Coronavirus in Odisha: COVID-19 positive cases at 68; Balasore areas declared containment zone
India | Apr 20, 2020, 09:24 AM ISTCoronavirus in Odisha: Once the lockdown curbs are lifted, Odisha in coordination with the host state and the Centre will facilitate the return of all those who want to come back home, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said in a video message.
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Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 100-crore package for 4.5 lakh urban poor families in Odisha
India | Apr 18, 2020, 03:05 PM ISTOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a Rs 100-crore package to provide livelihood support to around 4.5 lakh urban poor families affected by the lockdown imposed across the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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CM Patnaik appeals to Nizamuddin returnees to come forward for coronavirus test
India | Apr 04, 2020, 12:59 PM ISTA day after Odisha recorded a four-fold jump in COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday appealed to all who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin to come forward and get tested for coronavirus.
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COVID-19: Naveen Patnaik seeks postponement of Census work
India | Mar 20, 2020, 02:10 PM ISTOdisha 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.
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Odisha govt earmarks Rs 200 crore to combat coronavirus threat
India | Mar 13, 2020, 02:10 PM ISTOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said the government has earmarked Rs 200 crore to combat the coronavirus threat in the state.
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Free ride for women on Sunday in MoBus
India | Mar 07, 2020, 03:25 PM ISTOdisha'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.
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5 more Odisha govt depts brought under ''Mo Sarkar'' programme
India | Mar 03, 2020, 01:22 PM ISTFive 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.
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Naveen Patnaik seeks special economic package for eastern region
India | Feb 28, 2020, 03:13 PM ISTBatting 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.
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7th Pay Commission: Good news for govt employees in Odisha, state hikes DA by 5%
Business | Feb 14, 2020, 03:11 PM IST7th 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.
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CM Naveen Patnaik richest among other Odisha ministers; assests upto Rs. 64.26 crore
India | Feb 13, 2020, 07:24 AM ISTAccording 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.
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Opposition demands CM Naveen Patnaik's resignation over rapes of minor girls in Odisha
India | Jul 22, 2019, 05:41 PM ISTCases 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.
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Puri triple murder: 6 arrested, Patnaik says no law and order issues
India | Jul 16, 2019, 11:27 PM ISTOdisha 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.
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Odisha CM Patnaik asks MPs to submit report on issues raised by them in Parliament
India | Jul 15, 2019, 07:34 AM ISTBJD 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.
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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar-Dubai
India | Jul 13, 2019, 01:56 PM ISTIn 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.
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Document on trillion dollar economy for Odisha released
India | Jul 10, 2019, 04:34 PM ISTReleasing 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.