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Naveen Patnaik seeks softer interest for converted loans from Centre

In a desperate attempt to reduce the financial stress of the farmers in Odisha suffering from crop loss due to drought and pest attack, chief minister Naveen Patnaik has urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to keep the interest rate on the medium term (conversion) loans at par with the crop loans.He also requested the Prime Minister, in a letter, to extend the interest incentive of three per cent admissible on crop loans to the medium term (conversion) loans.There is alleged spurt in farmers' suicide after crop loss for shortage in rainfall. Peasants in the state are also setting the crops on fire due to pest attack.In order to help the farming community suffering from crop loss, the government has already initiated proactive measures to provide relief to the affected farmers. As a part of the package announced for the farming community, the state government has decided to convert the crop loans advanced during Kharif, 2017 season in the affected areas as medium term (conversion) ...

Naveen Patnaik writes to PM Modi, seeks softer interest for converted loans

The farmers in Odisha have suffered crop loss due to drought and pest attacks during this kharif season

Odisha CM approves Sudakhya scheme to motivate girls to join tech education

The women students will be provided training under the programme

BJD is equidistant from Congress, BJP, will fight for Odisha: Patnaik

Damodar Rout said the party had no hesitation in joining hands with Congress for next Assembly polls, but later he said this was his personal opinion

Naveen Patnaik approves infra projects worth Rs 166 crore in Odisha

Bridges will be constructed over Anga, Jira, Biluakhai and Ib rivers in the state

Naveen Patnaik faces his first big challenge in 17 years

BJP's road map for Odisha is ready: Galvanise party workers and draw in people from the BJD

Naveen Patnaik's copter air-borne for 45 mins, engineer suspended

PWD had to provide details of location but could not provide timely information to the pilot resulting in the delay

Nine new projects in 3 weeks is testimony of our focus, says Patnaik

Investing in people would be a key component of Odisha's investment-promotion strategy

Naveen Patnaik inaugurates ferrochrome, titanium units

The 55,000 tonne per annum plant is claimed to be the first greenfield ferrochrome project of Tata Steel in the country

Throw out Naveen govt in Odisha, Amit Shah tells partymen at BJP rally

BJP President says 17 years is a long time for a state and country to show development

Egg hurled at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Rishitosh Patra, a Cong activist was arrested on the charge of hurling the egg targetting the CM, the SDPO said

'Make in Odisha' conclave: Naveen Patnaik meets envoys of over 25 countries

The conclave is being organised by the Odisha government in collaboration with DIPP

Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for fire victims

Meanwhile, opposition Congress has demanded Rs 25 lakh compensation for each family of victims

Naveen Patnaik takes views of 100 organisations on Mahanadi issue

Major opposition parties Congress and BJP have refrained from the parley on Mahanadi issue

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches 'Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana' to save girl child

According to the provision of BKRY, the state government will spend Rs 3.5 crore for the three-year planned scheme

Direct to home

Taking a leaf out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's communication rule book, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik plans to launch his own version of Mann Ki Baat. His radio address, Apananka Pain, is slated to debut on the proposed Biju Gaan Radio, a state government-sponsored community broadcast network named after Patnaik's late father and former chief minister. The decision is significant as panchayat polls are scheduled to be held in the state early next year. The chief minister has chosen a medium with a wide reach at a time when his government is facing a series of controversies, including the much reported plight of a tribal man in backward Kalahandi region who was forced to carry his wife's corpse on his shoulder.

Naveen Patnaik to address people through radio like Narendra Modi

Odisha govt decided to launch 'Biju Gaon Radio' through which Patnaik will connect with people in rural areas

Patnaik pitches for hike in paddy MSP, opposes DBT for pensions

He said that it's important to mitigate the sufferings of farmers, incentivise paddy cultivation in the state

Naveen Patnaik vexed over slow pace of Khurda-Bolangir rail link

Land acquisition has emerged as the key roadblock for smooth execution of the rail link

Naveen takes swipe at Centre for raising service tax burden

Says change in funding pattern of most Central schemes will benefit developed states and deprive eastern states including Odisha