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'I want to clarify that as far as the Mahagathbandhan is concerned, the Biju Janata Dal is not a part of it,' Patnaik told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting here. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJD not to be part of grand alliance: Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik said as part of his party's policy, the BJD will continue to maintain equal distance from both the BJP and the Congress.

09 Jan 2019 2:12 PM

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik during a sit-in dharna, demanding the Centre to increase Minimum Support Price of paddy, in New Delhi.

BJD holds farmers’ rally, seeks hike in paddy MSP

In Bhubaneswar, the opposition BJP burnt effigy of CM Naveen Patnaik for forcing farmers for distress sale of paddy.

09 Jan 2019 5:38 AM

Asked about his party's stand on joining the 'mahagathbandhan', Naveen Patnaik said, 'We will take some time and think about it.' (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Need time to think over it’: Naveen Patnaik on joining 'mahagathbandhan'

Patnaik alleged BJP ignored demand to increase MSP of paddy despite promising it in its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

08 Jan 2019 9:01 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is garlanded by BJP leaders and workers during a rally in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

Unfazed by poll setbacks in 3 states, BJP builds its strength in Odisha

PM Modi is taking the lead in challenging Naveen Patnaik-led BJD and bringing the party back on the winning track.

07 Jan 2019 6:14 AM

Ex-minister calls Naveen Patnaik thief, dares him to act

On September 13, Dr Rout was sacked by CM Patnaik for allegedly making anti-party statements.

02 Jan 2019 1:13 AM

The prime minister had inaugurated a slew of projects and had released a stamp and a coin to commemorate the Paika Rebellion of 1817 during his day-long visit to the state. (Photo: File)

Modi’s speech exposes secret ties between BJP, BJD: Congress

The BJP too rejected the allegations made by the Congress with Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan stressing that Modi was 'polite, but critical'.

26 Dec 2018 12:13 PM

The CBI, which has been probing into the chit fund scam, has almost stopped its investigation after its initial arrested some top leaders of the BJD for their complicity in the scam.

CBI may step-up Odisha chit fund probe

Over 20 lakh small depositors have been duped to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore chit fund firms.

26 Dec 2018 1:02 AM

‘The real strength of BJD is the love of the people of Odisha, and because of that it emerged as the strongest regional party in Odisha,’ CM Naveen Patnaik. (Photo: File)

BJD MPs, MLAs asked to donate month's salary to party ahead of election

‘Charity begins at home, whatever we are today, it is because of the party, so it would be our pleasure to donate,’ said MP Prashant Nanda.

25 Dec 2018 3:18 PM

K Chandrasekhar Rao met Odisha CM on Sunday and his West Bengal counterpart on Monday in an effort to forge a non-BJP and non-Congress alliance. (Photo: File | PTI)

KCR doing ‘politics of division’, helping BJP: Congress

Congress said it will contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls in an alliance with a number of other parties and emerge victorious.

25 Dec 2018 1:25 PM

‘The demon of corruption has grown in chit fund, PC (percentage commission) culture... The truth of Odisha's development is not hidden. Farmers, women are raising their voice,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Demon of corruption becoming strong in Odisha’: PM Modi

PM Modi also hit out at Odisha government for not adopting Centre's mega health scheme Ayushman Bharat.

24 Dec 2018 5:47 PM

Parties try hard to woo farmers, tribals and dalits in Odisha

Taking cue from BJP’s recent defeat in 3 states, BJD is concentrating on development schemes to impress voters.

22 Dec 2018 1:35 AM

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik during an event

BJP loss in 3 states will impact Odisha matrix

The BJP, which is treading cautiously after the poll debacles in the five states, has kept a close watch on the Congress and BJD’s rebels.

17 Dec 2018 3:00 AM

BJP lost as it ignored farmers, says Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said the outcome of the assembly election results in five states showed the mood of the nation.

12 Dec 2018 2:01 AM

Party’s leading tribal face and CM Naveen Patnaik’s former cabinet colleague Jayaram Pangi has joined the BJP

New parties, defectors worry Odisha big players

The BJP, after its astounding performance in 2017 rural polls, dreams to come to power in the state in 2019.

10 Dec 2018 12:15 AM

BJD to push for special status

The decisions were taken at the parliamentary party meeting chaired by the chief minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik.

09 Dec 2018 11:54 PM

Naveen Patnaik writes to CMs over quota for women

Patnaik had earlier written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the latter to initiate the move to ensure one-third reservation for women.

07 Dec 2018 4:40 AM

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik is trying to sideline tainted leaders of his party

BJD counters dip in Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s popularity

Naveen being projected as a promoter of clean netas, babus, social activists.

27 Nov 2018 1:02 AM

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik with industry captains at ‘Make in Odisha’ conclave

Naveen’s bid to make capital out of investment summit faces Oppn hurdles

BJD govt’s attempt to showcase good governance countered by BJP, Cong with charges of farm distress, scams.

19 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

Odisha receives investment proposals worth Rs 1 lakh crore

The state, on the second day of the Make in Odisha Conclave 2018, received investment proposals to the tune of around Rs 1 lakh crore.

13 Nov 2018 12:16 AM

Odisha CM launches ‘Mo bus’ service

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched the technology-driven and citizen-friendly ‘Mo bus’ service here in the capital city.

07 Nov 2018 1:24 AM

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