Odisha celebrates Republic Day, Governor unfurls flag in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, January 26: Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal on Tuesday unfurled the National Flag in the State-level Republic Day celebrations at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here and took salute of the ceremonial march past. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik graced the occasion as guest of honour. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic Day celebrations was a low-key affair […]

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Odisha Governor’s wife passes away

Bhubaneswar, November 23: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal’s wife Sushila Devi passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Earlier on November 2, Governor Ganeshi Lal and the First Lady had tested positive for #COVID19. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief at the passing away of Sushila Devi and described her a very […]

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Governor Ganeshi Lal addresses Odisha Assembly: Highlights

Bhubaneswar: Governor Ganeshi Lal on Friday addressed the Odisha Legislative Assembly marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Governor addressed the achievements of the State Government and underlined the benefits of the Government’s fast-paced strategy to ensure holistic development. Here is a look at some of the highlights from Governor’s customary address in the […]

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Governor decorates 50 police personnel with medals on R-Day

Bhubaneswar: Governor Ganeshi Lal on Sunday decorated at least 50 police officials, including six IPS officers with different medals in the Investiture ceremony at Convention hall of Loka Seba Bhawan in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Pattanaik, Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy, DGP Abhay and Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjeev Chopra on the occasion of Republic […]

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Odisha mourns passing away of Arun Jaitley

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday condoled the demise of former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. “Hon’ble Governor condoles the sad demise of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley ji and conveys his deep sympathy to bereaved family & constiuents.He terms Shri Jaitley as a great public intellectual and […]

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Finally, Odisha Assembly Secretary Amiya Sarangi retires

Bhubaneswar: Finally, Odisha Assembly Secretary Amiya Kumar Sarangi retired from services on Sunday. Earlier, his tenure was extended four times since April 1, 2013. Meanwhile, Assembly Joint Secretary Sisirakanta Swain was given the charge of Assembly Secretary. He will remain in the Secretary charge unless a regular Secretary is appointed. A notification was issued to […]

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Congress stages walkout from Odisha Assembly during Governor’s address

Bhubaneswar: The main Opposition party, the Congress, on Monday staged a walkout even as Governor Ganeshi Lal was addressing the Assembly on the opening day of the seven-day Budget Session. As soon as the Governor started his address, the Congress MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra staged the walkout. In his address, Lal […]

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