Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik underwent a successful surgery for cervical arthritis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The procedure, conducted under the supervision of his personal physician Dr. Ramakant Panda, has been declared successful, with doctors confirming that Patnaik is stable and recovering well. Dr. Panda…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team, fresh off their historic bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics 2024, met with BJD President Naveen Patnaik at his residence in Bhubaneswar today. The team was warmly felicitated by the BJD supremo for their remarkable achievement on the global stage. Expressing his delight, Patnaik said, “It was an immense…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik has voiced serious concerns over the recent reports of social unrest in various parts of Odisha, urging the government to take immediate and comprehensive steps to protect the lives and property of citizens from all walks of life. In a statement, Naveen Patnaik…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik for his outstanding disaster management strategies, crediting his leadership with transforming Odisha into a model of disaster preparedness and response. During a discussion in the Rajya Sabha about the recent landslides in Wayanad, Shah highlighted Patnaik’s disaster management policies…
Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president, Naveen Patnaik, has criticized the first budget of the Mohan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of merely rebranding existing schemes from his previous administration. Speaking during the general discussion on the annual budget for fiscal 2024-25 in the State Assembly, Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has been unanimously elected as the Leader of Opposition in the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. This decision was made during the BJD legislature party meeting held at Sankha Bhawan on Wednesday. Addressing the media after the meeting, Patnaik said, “We just had a meeting of the BJD MLAs…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has experienced its first electoral defeat since its inception in 1997 after splitting from the erstwhile Janata Dal. The party, which had remained dominant for over two decades, initially rose to power on the popularity of Biju Patnaik in the 2000 Assembly elections. Commenting on the defeat, BJD president…
Bhubaneswar: In a candid interview with ANI, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dispelled speculation regarding VK Pandian being his successor, firmly stating that the decision on his successor lies with the people of Odisha. During the exclusive interview, CM Patnaik addressed longstanding rumors and opposition claims, asserting, “VK Pandian is not my successor. The people…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to conduct another roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening, marking his third such event in the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency. This initiative is part of the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) campaign efforts ahead of the third phase of elections in Odisha, scheduled for May 25. The roadshow will…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has released a traffic advisory ahead of Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik’s second roadshow in Bhubaneswar, scheduled for Monday. The roadshow is part of the Chief Minister’s campaign to seek votes for his party nominees. The event will commence at Punama Gate Flyover in Palaspalli…
