Naveen Patnaik

‘Criminals have become emboldened’: Naveen Patnaik blames BJP govt for lawlessness in Odisha

The girl, a Plus 2 student, suffered severe burn injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

July 19, 2025 16:34 IST

Budget 2024: Naveen Patnaik ‘disappointed’ over no special status for Odisha

Patnaik alleged that BJP failed to fulfil its promise of granting special status to Odisha, despite mentioning it in their…

Updated: July 24, 2024 10:14 IST

‘My successor…’: Naveen Patnaik first remarks on close aide VK Pandian following poll debacle

Asked about his health, Naveen Patnaik said that he is keeping well.

June 8, 2024 16:38 IST

Odisha Election Result: Dharmendra Pradhan, Jual Oram or Sambit Patra – Who will BJP pick as new Odisha Chief Minister?

Naveen Patnaik resigned as the Chief Minister of Odisha on Wednesday, drawing to a close his 24-year tenure at the…

June 6, 2024 13:50 IST

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Poverty rate declined from 70% to 10% under BJD rule, nothing to be ashamed of’, says Naveen Patnaik

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which has governed Odisha since 1997, was defeated by the BJP, ending Naveen Patnaik’s 24-year…

Updated: June 6, 2024 09:28 IST

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik quits as Odisha CM

The BJP had lost the Assembly elections bagging just 51 out of the total 147 seats in the state.

Updated: June 5, 2024 16:13 IST

EC suspends Odisha CM's special secretary aide for 'interfering' in elections

EC suspends Odisha CM’s special secretary for ‘interfering’ in elections

During the suspension period, Kutey’s headquarters is fixed at the office of Resident Commissioner, Odisha, New Delhi, where he has…

May 29, 2024 08:54 IST

Assembly elections Live Updates: Voting begins on 35 seats amid elaborate security arrangement

Assembly elections Highlights: Overall voter turnout at 62.21% in Odisha

Odisha Assembly elections: Voting for Assembly elections in Odisha is taking place in four phases alongside the Lok Sabha elections.

Updated: May 20, 2024 22:16 IST

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: CM Naveen Patnaik says PM Modi ‘day-dreaming’ of BJP forming govt in state

CM Naveen Patnaik responded to PM Modi’s remarks during an interaction with his trusted aide VK Pandian, stating, “BJP has…

Updated: May 6, 2024 16:22 IST

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Naveen Patnaik-led BJD all set to reunite with BJP: Why did the alliance fall apart 15 years ago?

In a series of meetings held on Wednesday, key figures from the BJP and BJD discussed the terms of the…

Updated: March 7, 2024 10:54 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP-BJD alliance on cards?

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP-BJD tie-up on cards? Modi, Patnaik’s camaraderie sparks political buzz

Assembly elections in Odisha are scheduled to be held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections in April-May this year.

March 6, 2024 12:18 IST

Opinion poll finds this person is the most popular Chief Minister

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma holds the third position in terms of popularity with a rating of 48.6 per…

Updated: February 18, 2024 14:47 IST

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik’s close aide, VK Pandian, joins BJD ahead of Lok Sabha elections

VK Pandian took voluntary retirement from the Indian Civil Services on October 23, following the Centre’s approval.

Updated: November 27, 2023 13:27 IST

Day after voluntary retirement, VK Pandian gets cabinet minister rank in Odisha

Day after voluntary retirement, VK Pandian gets cabinet rank in Odisha

According to a statement issued by Additional Chief Secretary Surendra Kumar, Pandian has been appointed to the rank of cabinet…

October 24, 2023 13:53 IST

Centre approves voluntary retirement of IAS officer, Naveen Patnaik's private secretary VK Pandian

Centre approves voluntary retirement of IAS officer and Naveen Patnaik’s private secretary VK Pandian

VK Pandian, the all-powerful private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken voluntary retirement from All India Civil…

October 24, 2023 10:05 IST

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Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project Phase 1: Odisha govt approves Detailed Project Report – Know cost, completion target and more

The foundation stone will be laid by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 01, 2024.

October 9, 2023 06:20 IST

BJD to back Centre on Delhi ordinance Bill, issues three-line whip to MPs

The Biju Janata Dal led by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has issued a three-line whip to its MPs in both…

August 1, 2023 15:40 IST

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Explained: Who is IAS VK Pandian, and why has his growing influence come under scrutiny?

Both the BJP and Congress have lodged complaints against the IAS officer, accusing him of exceeding his authority. The DoPT…

June 28, 2023 14:55 IST

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US transportation department asks flyers to ‘dress respectfully’ – What does it mean?

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