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.

`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".

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.

Opposition leader ends dharna in Odisha House, CM to reply on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:39

Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Bhupinder Singh on Monday withdrew his dharna in the well of the House, after assurances by the Speaker that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will on Tuesday reply to the debate on the issue of burning to death of a woman teacher.

Opposition leader on dharna in Odisha Assembly, demands CM`s reply

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:51

Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Bhupinder Singh launched dharna in well of the House till a reply from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on the issue of burning to death of a woman teacher.

Odisha CM opposes Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 22:50

Strongly opposing the Prevention of Communal Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2013, in its present form, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday asked the Centre not to move it hastily and have wider consultations with the states.