Bhubaneswar, Nov 1(Odisha.in) A devotee sustained minor injury after a piece of stone fell from the roof of one of the entrances of the world famous 12th century JagannathTemple on Tuesday in Orissa’s Puri town, official said. The incident has prompted chief minister Naveen Patnaik to shot off a letter to the union culture minister […]
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Orissa seeks ban on iron ore exports
Bhubaneswar, Oct 22(Odisha.in) Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday sought a complete ban on the exports of iron ore from India. Patnaik made the demand while participating in the 56th meeting of the National Development Council at New Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He also drew the attention of the council to the […]
MLA jumps on Speaker table, disrupts proceedings
Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 (Odisha.in) A legislature of opposition Congress party created an unruly scene in Orissa assembly when he jumped to the speaker’s table and slept on it for a while on Tuesday seeking chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s resignation over Vedanta university issue. The high voltage drama was enacted when more then 50,000 Congress men […]
Patnaik says still to decide on joining NDA rally
Bhubaneswar, December 9 (Odisha.in) Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said he has still not decided whether to join the rally or not the NDA has planned in New Delhi after the current parliament session is over. The National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party has recently announced its plan to hold a […]
Patnaik asks Maoists to halt violence
Bhubaneswar, Feb 9(Odisha.in)-Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik Tuesday appealed to the Maoists to shun violence if they want a dialogue with the government. “Till the Maoists shun the path of violence, we have to use force against them to restore peace and law & order”Patnaik told reporters here on return from Kolkota after attending the meeting […]