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August 20, 2025 8:48 PM

PM Modi wishes Naveen Patnaik speedy recovery, invites him to Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday and enquired about his health, the party said in a statement. According to the BJD, the Prime Minister also invited Patnaik to visit Delhi. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik today. He enquired about his health and wished him a speedy recovery. PM Modi also suggested that Naveen Patnaik rest for some time and come to De...

July 26, 2024 10:55 PM

Odisha CM announces 10% quota and five-year age relaxation for Agniveers in uniform services

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled new measures on Friday to support Agniveers, announcing a 10 percent quota and a five-year age relaxation for their entry into uniform services within the state. This announcement comes on the heels of the state government's presentation of a Rs 2.65 lakh crore budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The budget, presented on Thursday, has been met with mixed reactions from various political figures and the public. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Prava...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

Mohan Charan Majhi sworn in as first BJP chief minister of Odisha

Mohan Charan Majhi took the oath as chief minister of Odisha's first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on Wednesday, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneshwar. Along with Majhi, two deputy chief ministers - Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida - were also sworn in. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath to the first BJP Chief Minister of the state along with his deputies. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) le...