Odisha to set up 150 new cold storages in 4 years

Last Updated: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 16:53

It was decided to increase farm output every year using advanced methods of cultivation, which currently stands at nine lakh tonnes of vegetables from 5,000 hectares of land.

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.

Odisha CM attacks govt for neglecting special status demand

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 22:21

Stepping up pressure on the Centre over the special category status demand, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hit out at the UPA government saying it was "discriminatory" towards states not ruled by Congress or its allies.

Naveen says Union Budget not to ensure food security

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 23:35

Terming Budget as "disappointing", Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik alleged there is no significant policy intervention to revive growth in the economy.

2013-14 budget may be last before General Elections: Naveen

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 23:13

Hinting at early polls, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik said the budget session of the state assembly beginning tomorrow may be the last before the next general elections and asked BJD MLAs and ministers to prepare for the polls.