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Odisha fertiliser crisis: Naveen Patnaik warns of supply gaps, farmer woes
Naveen Patnaik has written to Union Minister JP Nadda warning of urea shortages in Odisha, citing black marketing, inflated prices and farmer protests during the kharif season
 "Odisha fertiliser crisis: Naveen Patnaik warns of supply gaps, farmer woes")
Naveen Patnaik stable, likely to be discharged from hospital today
Patnaik was admitted to SUM Ultimate Medicare, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday due to dehydration
 "Naveen Patnaik stable, likely to be discharged from hospital today")
BJD to move Orissa HC on 'vote discrepancies' in 2024 Assembly, LS polls
BJD spokesperson Amar Patnaik, MLA Dhruba Charan Sahoo and former MP Sarmistha Sethi made the announcement at a press conference on Monday
 "BJD to move Orissa HC on 'vote discrepancies' in 2024 Assembly, LS polls")
Patnaik slams Odisha govt's decision to cancel Bhubaneswar Metro project
Patnaik's reaction came hours after it was reported that the state's BJP government had scrapped the Metro rail project contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Balasore student death: Failed system can take life, says Patnaik
With great courage, Patnaik said the student had written to the college principal, informing them about the sexual harassment she had faced
Odisha ranks 5th in school education, Naveen Patnaik credits BJD's scheme
The report released by the Ministry of Education shows that Odisha also topped the 'access' domain, achieving the highest grade, with a score range of 941-1000
Naveen Patnaik to undergo surgery; party leaders offer prayers at temples
The regional party leaders and workers offered 'dipa dana' (earthen lamps) and 'puja' (worship) at Lingaraj temple
Patnaik elected BJD chief for 9th time, urges workers to counter 'BJP lies'
BJD's organisational election returning officer PK Deb announced Patnaik as the party president at the state council meeting held at its state headquarters, Sankha Bhawan
 "Patnaik elected BJD chief for 9th time, urges workers to counter 'BJP lies'")
Naveen Patnaik files nomination paper for BJD president's post for 9th time
Patnaik filed his nomination papers on the 28th death anniversary of his father Biju Patnaik, after whom the regional partyBiju Janata Dalis named
 "Naveen Patnaik files nomination paper for BJD president's post for 9th time")
BJD leaders demand action against Sasmit Patra for confusion over Waqf Bill
At least two senior BJD leaders -- Prafulla Samal and Pratap Jena -- have written letters to Patnaik demanding action against Patra for going against the party stand by voting in support of Waqf Bill
 "BJD leaders demand action against Sasmit Patra for confusion over Waqf Bill")
Naveen Patnaik calls for fair delimitation process in first JAC meet
Patnaik reiterated his party's stance, asserting that population should not be the sole criteria for determining the number of seats in the highest representative body of the country
 "Naveen Patnaik calls for fair delimitation process in first JAC meet")
Glad that Odisha emerged at top in fiscal health in NITI report: Patnaik
Mineral-rich Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand have emerged as top-performing 'achievers' among the states listed in NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report released on Friday
Double-engine govt a 'double blow': Patnaik slams BJP over price rise
Patnaik criticised the BJP governments at both the state and Centre. He accused them of failing to control the sharp increase in the prices of essential commodities
 "Double-engine govt a 'double blow': Patnaik slams BJP over price rise")
Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik.
 "Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik")
Raise voice against BJP's 'anti-people' policies: Former Odisha CM Patnaik
Patnaik asked party supporters to "raise voice against the BJP government's 'anti-people' policies" and also highlight the impact of high inflation, which hits the poor and middle class
 "Raise voice against BJP's 'anti-people' policies: Former Odisha CM Patnaik")
Odisha govt downgrades Naveen Patnaik's security from Z to Y category
Patnaik would now be assigned only two constables in Havildar rank
BJD to study One Nation, One Election proposal: Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik
Asked about the performance of the state and the central government in its first 100 days, Patnaik said: It is too early to start counting
 "BJD to study One Nation, One Election proposal: Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik")
Some people trying to distort history: Patnaik on varsity name change
BJP legislators have openly supported Pradhan's idea, arguing in favour of the name change of Raveshaw University, as it carries a colonial name
 "Some people trying to distort history: Patnaik on varsity name change")
Sujeet Kumar expelled from BJD for 'anti-party' actions, joins BJP in Delhi
After being expelled by the BJD for 'anti-party activities', former Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today in Delhi
 "Sujeet Kumar expelled from BJD for 'anti-party' actions, joins BJP in Delhi")
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to be leader of opposition in Assembly
Speaking to reporters, Patnaik said the decision was taken at the BJD's legislature party meeting held on Wednesday
