After 16 years, public grievance hearing begins by CM under new BJP Govt in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 1: In a significant development, the Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Cell (CMPGC) in Odisha, which was virtually rendered defunct for over 16 years, re-opened on Monday under the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. New chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi sat for hours and listened to 1,540 grievances. The grievance hearing which started […]

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Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi to hold his first public meeting at Bargarh on Tuesday

Bhubaneswar, June 17: Odisha’s new Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will hold his first public meeting at Bargarh on Tuesday. The meeting will chiefly be attended by farmers of Bargarh and its adjoining districts such as Bolangir, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda and Sonepur. The CM’s Bargarh trip coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting at Varanasi […]

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik rules out joining Nitish Kumar’s ‘third-front,’ BJD to go to 2024 polls alone

Bhubaneswar, May 11: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday put to rest all speculation of his party joining the third front which is being spearheaded by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Patnaik, when asked […]

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CM launches Digital Life Certificate mechanism for pensioners

Bhubaneswar, December 29: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched the Digital Life Certificate mechanism for pensioners on virtual mode organised at the Convention Centre in the Lok Seva Bhawan here. He said that it’s in the true spirit of ‘5T’ and ‘Mo Sarkar’ Initiative. In this new system, identification and life certificates can now […]

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Odisha CM writes to PM Modi to postpone Census-2021 in view of COVID-19  

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to postpone the ensuing census and related activities scheduled to begin from April 1 in the country  in view of Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, Patnaik said, “We are all at present fighting against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

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Delhi violence: Odisha CM speaks to BSF jawan Mohammad Anees, sanctions Rs 10 lakh

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh for BSF Constable Mohammad Anees, whose house was burnt in a recent communal violence in northeast Delhi recently. Patnaik spoke to the BSF Constable, who has been currently posted in LWE-affected Malkangiri district in Odisha. “CM Naveen Patnaik was saddened to know that the house […]

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Odisha CM condoles demise veteran actor Girish Karnad

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday condoled the demise of veteran playwright and actor Girish Karnad. “Saddened to learn about passing away of iconic actor, litterateur, playwright, Padma Shri #GirishKarnad. He will be missed in the world of literature and cinema. May his soul rest in peace,” tweeted Patnaik. Karnad, a celebrated actor, playwright […]

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CM Naveen condemns Gadchiroli Maoist attack

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik strongly condemned the Naxal attack on security personnel in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli. “Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on the security personnel in #Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. Salute to the brave police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the #naxalattack and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” tweeted Patnaik. At least 15 Quick […]

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