Odisha govt announces special assistance of Rs 100 for paddy

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 20:23

The Odisha government on Friday announced a special assistance of Rs 100 per quintal of paddy for the farmers hit by cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods.

Pipli gang rape case: Enquiry Commission seeks state govt`s views

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 01:18

Probing into Pipli gang rape Justice PK Mohanty sought state government`s views within 3 weeks as to why the state Home Minister (Naveen Patnaik) shall not file an affidavit before the Commission.

Pipli gang-rape case: Enquiry Commission seeks state govt`s views

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 23:01

Probing into the sensational Pipili gang-rape and murder case, the Justice PK Mohanty Commission of Enquiry sought the state government`s views within three weeks.

CBI probe demanded in Odisha mining scam

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 21:53

The opposition Congress and BJP separately reiterated their demand for a CBI probe into the alleged multi-crore-rupee mining scam in Odisha.

`Naveen to play a key role in govt formation at Centre`

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 20:45

Leaders of BJD on Thursday claimed the Odisha CM would play a key role in government formation at the Centre.

Naveen Patnaik dubs Congress "corrupt", BJP "communal"

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:01

Hinting that the ruling BJD might be a part of the proposed Third Front in the 2014 General Elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dubbed Congress "corrupt" and BJP "communal".

Implement recommendation of Shah panel before Polls: Niranjan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 20:23

Senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik on Wednesday raised question on the transparency claim of the ruling BJD govenrment in Odisha.

26 held for blocking Odisha CM`s convoy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 18:12

At least 26 members of a farmers organisation were arrested for blocking the car of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while he was on his way to office, police said.

Bardhan discusses CPI-BJD poll tie-up with Naveen Patnaik

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 19:04

To forge non-Congress, non-BJP alliance before 2014 parliamentary elections, CPI leader AB Bardhan held a preliminary discussion with ruling BJD leader and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

UN appreciates restoration, rehabilitation after Cyclone Phailin

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:54

The Odisha government`s restoration and rehabilitation work after cyclone Phailin came in for UN appreciation on Saturday.

18 held after immolation bid near Patnaik`s residence

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 12:13

At least 18 people, including six women, were arrested after a woman tried to set herself on fire at a protest near the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Left-wing extremism controlled in Odisha: Naveen

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:47

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has claimed that Left-Wing Extremism has been controlled in 11 of the state`s 30 districts and said cash reward has been given to 514 identified Maoist leaders and cadre who have surrendered or arrested.