Sampad Patnaik
March 16, 2020 11:30 IST
Coronavirus in Odisha: The government’s designated spokesperson Subroto Bagchi said the "patient is a 33-year-old man who had returned from Italy, where he was a research scholar”.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020March 14, 2020 02:53 IST
Earlier in the day, legislators from the BJD and Congress assembled on the Assembly grounds, and joined by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, they washed their hands thoroughly to demonstrate how to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Sat, Mar 14, 2020March 09, 2020 04:00 IST
Promotion Adalat has been set up by the Odisha government to reexamine cases where government employees feel they have been unjustly overlooked for a promotion. The Adalat is presided over by Odisha Chief Secretary Asit Mishra.
Mon, Mar 09, 2020March 07, 2020 14:28 IST
Four seats are open with the terms of BJD leaders Sarojini Hembram, Narendra Swain, Anubhav Mohanty, and Congress leader Ranjib Biswal are set to end.
Sat, Mar 07, 2020March 07, 2020 04:35 IST
On Friday, the Odisha government was forced to issue a clarification after it was cornered by leaders of its own party and that of the Opposition with concerns over the temple's funds.
Sat, Mar 07, 2020March 06, 2020 12:58 IST
Odisha Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain has drawn a sharp response from the BJP for his remarks on “politics of religion” and criticism of Maharashtra’s Governor’s office.
Fri, Mar 06, 2020March 05, 2020 11:57 IST
On the birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik, recalling how he bravely lent his flying skills for freedom fighters like Ram Manohar Lohia and to Indonesia's independence movement for which he was conferred the title "Bhoomiputra".
Fri, Mar 06, 2020February 29, 2020 05:14 IST
Speaking at a rally in Bhubaneswar, he said, “The Opposition is spreading falsehoods. They are inciting people. They are causing riots.”
Sat, Feb 29, 2020February 29, 2020 05:01 IST
According to a statement released by the Odisha government, Patnaik stated that the eastern zone is at the bottom, nationwide, on tele-density, banking density and rail and road density.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020February 27, 2020 02:50 IST
The BJD has been in power since 2000. Patnaik is currently serving his fifth continuous term as CM.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020February 26, 2020 03:40 IST
The arrangement could be finalised during Home Minister Amit Shah’s two-day visit to Odisha later this month.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020February 23, 2020 07:22 IST
The Prime Minister said that Khelo India has become an instrument for the recognition of sportspersons. "The youth selected here are provided every year with assistance that amounts to around Rs 6.25 lakh and training in more than 100 academies. Around 3,000 sportspersons have been selected."
Sun, Feb 23, 2020February 22, 2020 04:42 IST
BJD MP from Puri, Pinaki Misra, said, “We are the first state to be formed on linguistic basis and we would not like to allow anybody sidelining our mother tongue. we will formally lodge our protest with the Health Ministry”.
Sat, Feb 22, 2020February 19, 2020 04:09 IST
As per the Revised Estimates for 2019-20, there will be a revenue surplus of Rs 6,175 crore.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020February 18, 2020 11:33 IST
Earlier this month, the state government had constituted the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes and appointed retired judge Raghunath Biswal as its chairperson.
Tue, Feb 18, 2020February 11, 2020 00:05 IST
A twitter user had earlier tweeted a collage of two images, saying that the sculptures of Konark Sun Temple had been reportedly disfigured under the pretext of restoration.
Wed, Feb 12, 2020February 10, 2020 02:58 IST
The incident occurred near Golanthara village of Ganjam’s Rangeilunda tehsil when a group of 40-odd people was on its way to attend an engagement ceremony.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020February 09, 2020 09:00 IST
Kala Bhoomi in Bhubaneswar brings together the skills of Odisha’s diverse communities.
Thu, Feb 06, 2020January 29, 2020 03:03 IST
Party president Naveen Patnaik had earlier stated that the Odisha government supported the CAA but is opposed to the NRC.
Wed, Jan 29, 2020January 28, 2020 12:27 IST
All the poultry birds within one km radius of the infected site will be culled and disposed of by deep burial method with application of disinfectants like lime and bleaching powder.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020January 25, 2020 12:27 IST
The move by the government is to remove MLAs from the governing boards of higher education institutions.
Sat, Jan 25, 2020January 25, 2020 10:51 IST
The incident occurred at the work site between 10.30 pm and 11 pm on Friday.
Sat, Jan 25, 2020January 25, 2020 05:11 IST
Jajpur district education officer Krushna Chandra Nayak confirmed the closures saying, “The Collector ordered a shutdown of schools in three blocks of the district — Korei, Danagadi and Sukinda. We circulated the message immediately.”
Sat, Jan 25, 2020January 20, 2020 04:38 IST
The Mo Sarkar or My Government initiative allows the Chief Minister’s Office to follow up with citizens.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020January 16, 2020 09:18 IST
At least 20 passengers are injured in the accident that happened around 7 am between Salagaon and Nergundi stations. Officials said there was heavy fog at the site.
Thu, Jan 16, 2020