Page 3 - Latest Updates on Naveen Patnaik
Odisha CM refutes Modi's health probe claim: 'A simple call would suffice'
PM Modi in Odisha's Baripada questioned if a conspiracy behind CM Naveen Patnaik's declining health, hinting at a viral video showing Patnaik's aide steadying his trembling hand at a rally
 "Odisha CM refutes Modi's health probe claim: 'A simple call would suffice'")
LS polls: 'In good health, campaigning,' says Naveen Patnaik to PM Modi
Patnaik's statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in three back-to-back election rallies stated that the Odisha Chief Minister was not in a state to do his routine duties
Lord Jagannath remark: Why Sambit Patra is seeking atonement with 'upvaas'
BJP's Sambit Patra caused uproar by suggesting Lord Jagannath is a devotee of PM Modi. Patra apologised, vowing to observe fasting as penance amidst ongoing elections
 "Lord Jagannath remark: Why Sambit Patra is seeking atonement with 'upvaas'")
LS polls: BJP has won 310 seats after 5 phases of voting, says Shah
HM Shah also alleged that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is leaving no stone unturned to "loot mineral resources" of the state
 "LS polls: BJP has won 310 seats after 5 phases of voting, says Shah")
Naveen Patnaik's entry sows seeds of hope in migration-hit Kantabanji
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is contesting from the seat, in addition to his traditional Hinjili constituency in Ganjam, which too suffers from migration
 "Naveen Patnaik's entry sows seeds of hope in migration-hit Kantabanji")
People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: JP Nadda
People greeted the BJP president and showered petals on him from buildings on either side of the road, while BJP workers participating in the roadshow waved party flags and raised slogans
 "People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: JP Nadda")
Lok Sabha polls fourth phase highlights: Voter turnout for assmebly polls reaches 62.7% by 7pm
Lok Sabha elections live: Voting is underway in 96 LS seats across 10 states. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha also have their assembly polls scheduled today
 "Lok Sabha polls fourth phase highlights: Voter turnout for assmebly polls reaches 62.7% by 7pm")
LS polls: Temple narrative not a guarantee for victory in Odisha elections
Voters in Puri, Sambalpur say local issues, poll dynamics matter
 "LS polls: Temple narrative not a guarantee for victory in Odisha elections")
LS polls: Opposition remembers people only during elections, says Patnaik
Taking a dig, he said BJP's 'double-engine' has run out of fuel in many states while the 'Naveen engine' was continuing to run for 24 years without fail
 "LS polls: Opposition remembers people only during elections, says Patnaik")
Fiscal prudent Odisha faces many challenges on socioeconomic front
In last decade, it has consistently remained a revenue-surplus state, allowing govt to invest in asset generation, introduce welfare schemes. But its socio-economic indicators leave much to be desired
 "Fiscal prudent Odisha faces many challenges on socioeconomic front")
LS polls: Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat
Kantabanji seat was last won by Congress candidate SS Saluja
 "LS polls: Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat")
LS polls: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two Assembly seats
Patnaik in 2019 assembly elections had also contested from two seats
LS polls: Patnaik seeks public opinion for preparing BJD's poll manifesto
Patnaik also constituted a 38-member 'manifesto committee' headed by Berhampur MP Chandrasekhar Sahu
Biju Janata Dal gets the lion's share of non-metro electoral bonds
The BJD received a total of Rs 944.5 crore. This includes Rs 213.5 crore in 2018-19, Rs 50.5 crore in 2019-20, and Rs 67 crore in 2020-21
 "Biju Janata Dal gets the lion's share of non-metro electoral bonds")
Around 1,300 youths join government service in Odisha: CM Patnaik
Welcoming the officials, Patnaik said this is a huge achievement in our endeavour to accelerate the process of recruitment for filling up vacancies in the government
 "Around 1,300 youths join government service in Odisha: CM Patnaik")
Odisha govt approves seven key projects with Rs 80,125 crore investment
These projects are spread over Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Jharsuguda, Ganjam, and Bhadrak districts
15 years after severing ties, Naveen Patnaik's BJD set to return to NDA
For the BJP, a formal alliance with BJD will not only improve morale but also provide a huge boost to the saffron party's goal of 370 Lok Sabha seats and 400-plus for the NDA
 "15 years after severing ties, Naveen Patnaik's BJD set to return to NDA")
Why are the BJD and BJP joining forces against Congress in Odisha
The alliance is likely to be formally announced soon. It will mark a return to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of one of its original constituents
 "Why are the BJD and BJP joining forces against Congress in Odisha")
Deciphering Naveen Patnaik: What is Odisha CM's political grammar?
The Odisha CM was once seen as the quintessential outsider, partly because of his struggle with the Odia language. Now he stands on the cusp of history
 "Deciphering Naveen Patnaik: What is Odisha CM's political grammar?")
Gates meets Odisha CM, discusses tech-driven farmer empowerment initiatives
Gates, who arrived here on Tuesday, held discussions with the chief minister about various state government initiatives
 "Gates meets Odisha CM, discusses tech-driven farmer empowerment initiatives")