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  Mohan Charan Majhi takes oath as first BJP CM of Odisha in presence of PM Modi in Bhuban

  India | June 12, 2024 18:46 IST

  Odisha CM swearing-in: In a grand ceremony at Bhubaneswar's Janata Maidan, BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi was sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Odisha. Majhi, a four-term MLA, took oath in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Odisha CM swearing-in LIVE: CM Mohan Majhi with 2 deputies, 8 Cabinet ministers, 5 MoS take charge

  India | June 12, 2024 19:12 IST

  Odisha CM swearing-in LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from BJP states attended Mohan Charan Majhi's swearing-in event in Bhubaneswar.

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  Who is Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP's pick for Odisha Chief Minister? All you need to know about him

  India | June 11, 2024 19:31 IST

  Odisha new Chief Minister: The two-time MLA Majhi will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Odisha on June 12. The ceremony will also be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Odisha: BJP legislature party to pick chief minister today, who all are in CM race?

  India | June 11, 2024 10:45 IST

  The BJP won a majority by bagging 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. The saffron party is set to designate a leader for the CM's post today.

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  Odisha: Who will succeed Naveen Patnaik after 24 years? List of BJP's probable CM candidates

  India | June 11, 2024 11:26 IST

  Odisha Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP won the assembly elections, bagging 74 seats in the 147-member House, and routed the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government that ruled the state for 24 years.

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  Independence Day: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Smart Health Cards for 3.5 cr people

  India | August 15, 2021 12:00 IST

  Announcing this at the state level celebration of Independence day, the Chief Minister said the initiative will transform the health service delivery system and create history in the health sector of the Country.

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  Naveen Patnaik seeks special economic package for eastern region

  India | February 28, 2020 15:13 IST

  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.

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  Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeks Rs 5,228 cr to deal with damage caused by Cyclone Fani

  India | June 16, 2019 7:07 IST

  Patnaik also sought the allocation for 5 lakh permanent houses to replace the habitations damaged in the cyclone.

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  Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik calls for innovative solutions for public delivery services

  India | September 26, 2018 17:44 IST

  The Make in Odisha Conclave 2018 will be held from November 11-15, at Bhubaneswar. CM Naveen Patnaik urges entrepreneurs to participate.

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  Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik announces ban on plastic products in state from October 2

  India | July 10, 2018 16:25 IST

  In the first phase, plastic will be banned in six places -- the pilgrim city of Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Sambalpur and Rourkela.

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  Former Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang quits Congress

  Politics | May 30, 2015 14:14 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Veteran tribal leader and former Odisha chief minister Giridhar Gamang on Saturday resigned from the primary membership of the Congress.He took the decision as he was "humiliated" in the party since 1999, the former

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  Naveen Patnaik lays foundation stone for houses in Berhampur slums

  India | December 28, 2014 20:11 IST

  Berhampur (Odisha): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today laid the foundation stone for construction of pucca houses in slum pockets here with an investment of Rs 143 crore of which 70 per cent will be

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  Biju Janata Dal to keep equi-distance from Congress , BJP

  Politics | November 17, 2014 21:25 IST

  Bhubaneswar: While keeping a watch on the erstwhile Janata Parivar members, Biju Janata Dal president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today asked his party MPs in Lok Sabha to maintain equi-distance from both Congress

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  BJD announces candidate list for Rajya Sabha by-polls

  Politics | June 21, 2014 12:59 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Saturday named its candidates for the Rajya Sabha by-elections for two seats from the state.BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that former minister A.U. Singhdeo and

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  Naveen Patnaik sworn in as Odisha chief minister for fourth term in a row

  Politics | May 21, 2014 14:45 IST

  Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik was sworn-in as Odisha chief minister for the fourth straight term here Wednesday. Twenty one ministers including 11 cabinet ministers also took oath with him.Governor S.C. Jamir administered the oath

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  Naveen Patnaik sworn in as Odisha Chief Minister for fourth consecutive term

  India | May 21, 2014 10:53 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik was Wednesday sworn-in as Odisha chief minister for the fourth straight term.Governor S.C.Jamir administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 67-year-old leader at a ceremony

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  Deal crime against women with priority, Patnaik to police

  India | October 05, 2013 22:07 IST

  Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today instructed state police to investigate offences against women, children, Dalits and tribals on a priority basis. Patnaik, who also holds the Home portfolio, said this during the concluding

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  Patnaik opposes centre's move on new crime laws

  Politics | April 16, 2013 6:41 IST

  New Delhi, April 16: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday opposed the central government's move to introduce new laws to deal with federal crimes.Participating in the conference here of chief ministers called by Home Minister

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  Odisha needs pvt players to be front-runner: CM

  Politics | January 14, 2013 8:45 IST

  Sambalpur (Odisha), Jan 14: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik yesterday said the state needed private players to fulfil its aim of becoming the front-runner among states."Odisha aims to become the front runner among states in

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  Naveen Patnaik sacks two ministers, suspends Pyari Mohan, 2 MLAs

  Politics | June 02, 2012 12:16 IST

  Bhubaneswar, June 1: Cracking the whip in a bid to check dissidence in ruling BJD, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik suspended dissident leader and MP Pyari Mohan Mohapatra and sacked two of his ministers from