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Naveen Patnaik files nomination for BJD president post

Bhubaneswar, April 17: Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Thursday filed the nomination for the post of the Biju Janata Dal president. The nomination was filed in the presence of senior party leaders and State Returning Officer (SRO) Pratap Deb at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha secures top position under Centre's Lakhpati Didi scheme

Bhubaneswar, April 16: Odisha has secured the top position in India under the Lakhpati Didi initiative, the flagship programme of the Central government that empowers rural women to earn Rs 1 lakh or more annually through sustainable livelihoods, informed the state government in a press note on Wednesday.

Odisha: Vigilance unearths assets worth crores during raids

Bhubaneswar, April 16: The Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday unearthed assets worth crores during raids at different places linked to a senior government official in Angul district.

IWL 2024-25: Defending champions Odisha FC relegated with 0-3 defeat against Sreebhumi

Bhubaneswar, April 16: Sreebhumi FC ended the defending champions, Odisha FC’s time in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) with a 3-0 victory at the Kalinga Stadium that condemned the hosts to relegation. Odisha needed to eke out a result to even stand a chance at staying up, and within the first half an hour their fate was sealed, courtesy of a Nongmeikapam Shibani Devi (10’, 18’, 32’) hat-trick.

Akhilesh Yadav visits Odisha, advocates for rule of social justice

Bhubaneswar, April 16: The Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday visited Odisha and held discussions with senior Congress leader Srikant Jena over a range of issues, especially the escalation of efforts towards achieving the rule of social justice in the state.

Odisha: BJP condemns burning of Biju Patnaik statue in Balangir

Bhubaneswar, April 15: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday condemned the burning of Biju Patnaik's statue at Block Chowk of Patnagarh in Balangir district.

Delhi Speaker meets Odisha CM during visit to study paperless legislative process

Bhubaneswar, April 15: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, along with a team, arrived in Bhubaneswar to learn more about the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Tuesday.

Odisha: Miscreant set ablaze Biju Patnaik's statue; CM Majhi condemns the incident

Bhubaneswar, April 15: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday strongly condemned the incident of setting ablaze former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik’s statue in Patnagarh area of Balangir district.

Odisha Police rescues abducted toddler of PwD woman

Bhubaneswar, April 15: Odisha Commissionerate Police has succeeded in rescuing the two-year-old child of a Person with Disability (PwD) woman who was abducted by a 27-year-old kidnapper near the Ram Mandir in Unit-III area under Kharavela Nagar police limits of the city in the intervening night of April 12 and 13.

Fundamental right of university to have autonomy: Suryabanshi Suraj on Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024

Bhubaneswar, April 15: After the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, came into effect in the state, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday said that it is the a "fundamental right" of a university to have autonomy, adding that the state government is creating a more progressive environment by enabling universities to collaborate with foreign institutions and industries.

Union Minister Pradhan holds padayatra in Sambalpur as Hanuman Jayanti celebrations conclude in Odisha

Sambalpur, April 15: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a padayatra and performed aarti in Sambalpur as week-long Hanuman Jayanti celebrations culminated in the Odisha on April 14.

'Odia Pakhya' programme: Odisha Guv praises state govt for celebrating rich cultural heritage

Bhubaneswar, April 14: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday commended the state government for observing 'Odia Pakhya' 2025, a fortnight long celebration dedicated to the glory of the state's rich cultural heritage.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Meru Yatra in Odisha's Sambalpur

Sambalpur, April 14: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday participated in the Meru Yatra celebrations in Sambalpur, Odisha.

Delhi Speaker to study Odisha's paperless legislative process

New Delhi, April 14: Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta will go to Bhubaneswar to learn from the successful implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Monday.

CM Majhi, Governor extend greetings on Odia New Year

Bhubaneswar, April 14: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to Odias across the globe on the occasion of Mahabishuba Sankranti and the traditional Odia New Year.

Prez Murmu leads nation in extending greetings on Odia new year Pana Sankranti

New Delhi, April 14: On the auspicious occasion of 'Pana Sankranti', also known as 'Maha Vishuba Sankranti', President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, led the nation in extending warm greetings to the people of Odisha and Odia communities across the globe.

Ex-Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik demands action against attack on BJD legislator

Bhubaneswar, April 13: Following the attack on former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Pranab Balabantaray in Odisha's Jajpur district, the Leader of Opposition and party President Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday, raised questions over the law and order situation in the state, urging the BJP-led state government to take stringent action against the persons involved in the incidents of political violence.

A new dawn has arrived in higher education: Suryabanshi Suraj on Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024

Bhubaneswar, April 13: The Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 has come into effect in the State following the assent of the Governor of Odisha, Dr Haribabu Kambhampati.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Puri

Puri, April 13: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday.

JP Nadda inaugurates Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

New Delhi, April 12: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday inaugurated Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, marking another milestone in the institute’s journey of growth and excellence.

Union Minister JP Nadda inaugurates three-day training camp for BJP MLAs and MPs in Puri with CM Mohan Manjhi

Puri, April 12: Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Saturday inaugurated a three-day training camp for BJP MLAs and MPs along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi at Swaminarayan main temple in Puri.

Another feather in state's development story: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi after launch of 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Cuttack, April 11: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday asserted that a new feather was added to Odisha's development story after the launch of 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana' in the state.

National Finals: Delhi SA overcome Rajasthan 3-2; Odisha, Assam secure second straight wins

Fatorda (Goa), April 11: Delhi SA secured their first win of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 girls' National Finals with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over a resilient Rajasthan FA side on Friday. Having lost their first match against Kerala FA, it was a much-needed win for the team from Delhi.

IWL 2024-25: East Bengal claim maiden title with 1-0 win over defending champions Odisha

Kalyani, April 11: Almost 21 years since an East Bengal team last won a league title in Indian football, the club’s women’s team sealed the Indian Women’s League (IWL) trophy with a careful and tight 1-0 victory over defending champions Odisha FC.

JP Nadda launches Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 11: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday formally launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana in Odisha during a special event at the Bali Jatra Ground in Cuttack. The 'Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana' was also launched during the event.

Union Minister JP Nadda launches AB PM-JAY, Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana in Odisha

Cuttack, April 11: Union Health Minister and BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana', 'Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana' and 'Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana', in the presence Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Cuttack on Friday.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi attends 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship in Keonjhar

Keonjhar, April 10: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday participated in the 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship held in the Keonjhar district. The event, which spans three days, has brought together budding handball talents from across the country.

JP Nadda to reach Bhubaneswar tomorrow on 2-day Odisha visit

Bhubaneswar, April 10: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda will arrive here on Friday for a two-day visit to the state.

Rift in BJD: Former MLA slams Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, April 10: A day after Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik's statement regarding the suspension of former MLA Pravata Tripathy from the party, the senior BJD leader on Thursday countered his claim, saying that the suspension order against him had been revoked by the party in 2017.

Internal rift in BJD: Naveen Patnaik finally breaks silence on the issue

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Amid the fierce internal conflict in the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the sudden shift in party's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) bill, 2025 (now an Act following presidential assent) and on the role played by former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian regarding party's U-turn, BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday finally broke his silence and cautioned the leaders against criticising Pandian.

Amit Shah chairs review meeting with Odisha CM on implementation of three criminals laws in State

New Delhi, April 10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Odisha, in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the ministry of Home Affairs.

VK Pandian left party more than 10 months ago, should not be blamed for anything: Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Noting that VK Pandian has done a lot of good work for the state and the party, former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that the former bureaucrat-turned-politician left the BJD over 10 months back and should not be blamed for anything.

Odisha Police register cases against 5,000 Congress members over 'violent' protest

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Odisha Commissionerate Police has registered cases against around 5,000 Congress workers and leaders in connection with the “violent scuffle” with police at Gandhi Marg in Lower PMG area in Bhubaneswar during the protest rally organised by the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on March 27.

Odisha govt signs multiple MoUs attracting huge investments

Bhubaneswar, April 8: The Odisha government on Tuesday signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) attracting huge investments to the state during the second day of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's two-day visit to New Delhi.

Odisha will receive an investment of Rs 8,96,686 Crores: CM Majhi after Odisha Investors Summit

New Delhi, April 8: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that he is "overjoyed" to announce that the Odisha government has signed MoUs with Petronet LNG, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited, and several other companies under IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

BJD holds discussion to resolve internal rift over 'U-turn' on Waqf Bill

Bhubaneswar, April 8: Amidst the fierce internal strife in Biju Janata Dal (BJD) following the party’s U-turn on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, senior party leaders on Tuesday met BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the latter’s residence reportedly to resolve the crisis.

Srikant Barik's inspiring journey: From roadside barber to salon owner, thanks to Mudra Yojana

Angul, April 8 : In the tranquil village of Chheliapada in Angul district, Odisha, a remarkable transformation is unfolding -- one that has brought hope and inspiration to the local community. Srikant Barik, who once had a modest roadside salon, has now made progress. He has now become a successful entrepreneur, all thanks to the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a flagship initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at empowering small entrepreneurs with easy access to credit.

Odisha Chief Minister's two-day Delhi visit yields significant outcomes

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