CM condemns terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday condemned the terror attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans in Goripora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Patnaik posted his condolence on social media. “Deeply saddened by the martyrdom of so many #Crpf #jawans in terrorist attack in #Pulwama district of #JammuAndKashmir. Strongly condemn the […]

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In sports and politics, you need passion to succeed: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said that both in sports and politics, one needs passion to succeed. Patnaik was speaking at the Sportsstar Award giving ceremony in Mumbai. “Well, you see, politics is not very different from Sports. We have to run, duck, jump, catch, sprint. Sometimes you don’t even know in which […]

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Paddy procurement: CM urges Union Minister Paswan for early release of Rs 3,654.41 crore subsidy

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday wrote to Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan seeking his intervention and direction to Department of Food and Public Distribution for immediate release of funds against subsidy bills of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation (OSCSC), amounting to Rs 3,654.41 crore, including advance subsidy […]

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CM announces KALIA Scholarship for farmers’ children

Keonjhar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced KALIA Scholarship programme for the children of farmers who will pursue education in Government professional institutions. “KALIA has become extremely popular and now adopted in the entire country. To promote meritorious students from farming households, I announce KALIA Scholarship. Under the initiative, State Government will support higher […]

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CM flags off Raths to spread awareness on KALIA

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reach out each and every farmers in rural pockets, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday flagged off ‘Kalia Ratha’ to spread awareness on benefits of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) for rural farmers at Gram Panchayat level. A total of 150 vehicles will move across rural areas […]

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Naveen terms Interim Union Budget “disappointing”, BJP calls it “historic”

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said that he was disappointed as there was nothing for landless poor, share croppers and farmers in distress in the Union Interim Budget. He, however, but welcomed the decision of tax benefits, DBT proposal for small and marginal farmers on lines of State’s KALIA scheme. Patnaik gave only […]

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Sambalpur gets high level bridge on Mahanadi

Sambalpur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated a high-level bridge on Mahanadi river establishing missing link between Chaurpur, Gosala, Chipilima area to Sambalpur. Constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 117.72 crore, the 1.5 km long bridge will reduce the distance to district headquarter by 25 km helping improve socio-economic condition of rural people […]

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Ahead of polls, CM announces four big projects for Mayurbhanj

Mayurbahnaj: Ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday made four big announcements for tribal dominated Mayurbhanj district, including construction of a ring road around the Baripada town to protect it from floods and setting up a Chhau Dance Centre. Patnaik, who visited the district to launch several […]

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CM felicitates 5-year-old Karate champion Shruthi

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday felicitated five-year-old Karate champion Shruthi Ojha at the State Secretariat here a day before she takes part in an international championship to be held at Visakhapatnam. Presenting her a silver filigree memento, the Chief Minister commended the little champion for her spectacular achievements at such a tender age. […]

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