News for 'Naveen Patnaik'

Orissa: Judicial probe ordered into violence

Orissa: Judicial probe ordered into violence

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Official sources said the probe was ordered by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who visited the riot-torn area on Thursday to take stock of the situation.

Orissa: CPM strikes alliance with BJD

Orissa: CPM strikes alliance with BJD

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

The CPI-M is upbeat in its quest to form a Third Front and struck a pre-poll alliance with the BJD in Orissa within a day after the ruling state party snapped ties with longtime ally BJP.

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Modi saw a reflection of himself -- she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

Orissa plant on fast track: Mittal

Orissa plant on fast track: Mittal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Arcelor-Mittal proposed two plants in Orissa and Jharkhand of 12-million tonne capacity each. These are the first greenfield projects anywhere by Mittal.

Posco plans other options for steel plant

Posco plans other options for steel plant

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Facing resistance from people who are likely to get displaced by its mega steel project near Paradip, South Korean steel major Posco is looking at "other options".

PM conducts survey of cyclone-ravaged areas in Odisha

PM conducts survey of cyclone-ravaged areas in Odisha

Rediff.com6 May 2019

At least 34 people were killed during Cyclone Fani, which barrelled through coastal Odisha on Friday last, causing widespread destruction and leaving hundreds grappling with water shortage and power cut.

Survey rates Chhattisgarh CM as the best

Survey rates Chhattisgarh CM as the best

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

People were asked to rate their chief minister's work as excellent, good, bad or average. The ratings were prepared by accumulating `excellent' and `good' rating points and then subtracting `bad' points from it.

Meet first female pilot from Odisha's Naxal-hit area

Meet first female pilot from Odisha's Naxal-hit area

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Lakra, who will soon join a private airline as a co-pilot, has achieved this feat after years of hard work.

ADAG plans world's largest coal-based power plant

ADAG plans world's largest coal-based power plant

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group on Friday unveiled a grand spending plan of over Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) in Orissa, which included an investment blueprint for the world's largest pithead thermal power plant.

Orissa bans corporal punishment in schools

Orissa bans corporal punishment in schools

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Several child rights organisations had been demanding the ban following reports of torture in schools.

'Tainted' Orissa minister resigns

'Tainted' Orissa minister resigns

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Pramila Mallik is facing a non-bailable warrant.

Vedanta plans $1 bn varsity in Orissa

Vedanta plans $1 bn varsity in Orissa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Vedanta Resources has submitted a proposal to the Orissa government to set up a world-class university in the state at an investment of $1 billion.

The 2019 Odisha assembly election sentiment meter

The 2019 Odisha assembly election sentiment meter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Move the pointer on the sentiment meter (depending on who you think will get more votes) towards the political parties to see how the outcome is likely to change.

Posco may miss deal deadline

Posco may miss deal deadline

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

OBC survey in Odisha from May 1

OBC survey in Odisha from May 1

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The social and educational conditions of 208 OBC communities enlisted by the state government will be collected during the survey, which will be followed by a special drive to ensure that none were left out across the state, an official said.

Which Is Best? New Or Old Tax Regime?

Which Is Best? New Or Old Tax Regime?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'If an individual makes significant financial investments, she should stick to the old regime.' 'If the individual prefers straightforward computation without any tax benefits, the new regime would be suitable.'

Posco plant: Efforts on to remove hurdles

Posco plant: Efforts on to remove hurdles

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The Orissa government is making all efforts to remove hurdles for establishing the Rs 52,000 crore (Rs 520 billion) steel project by South Korean giant Posco near Paradip, which is mired by displacement woes.

No decision yet on Posco project

No decision yet on Posco project

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Korean steel giant Posco on Wednesday said no decision on signing a memorandum of understanding with Orissa government on setting up a 12-million tonne steel project had been taken as the company was awaiting reply from the Naveen Patnaik government

Puri temple: Orissa CM asked to join public queue

Puri temple: Orissa CM asked to join public queue

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

While Patnaik was finally allowed to jump the queue, his cabinet colleagues and a ruling Biju Janata Dal MP had to finally return disappointed.

Tax raids find Rs 225 cr, Modi vows to return money 'looted from public'

Tax raids find Rs 225 cr, Modi vows to return money 'looted from public'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

With the Income Tax department recovering over Rs 225 crore cash during a series of raids on an Odisha-based distillery group on charges of tax evasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the people that the money looted from the public will be returned.

'Tortured' by DIG's wife, woman home guard loses legs in suicide bid

'Tortured' by DIG's wife, woman home guard loses legs in suicide bid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The picture of the woman home guard with amputated legs sent shock waves across the state with Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) taking suo motu cognisance of the matter and directing the Director General of Police (DGP) to inquire into the matter and submit a report by September 15.

Odisha health minister quits in wake of hospital fire tragedy

Odisha health minister quits in wake of hospital fire tragedy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The minister put in his papers as police began interrogation of the arrested SUM Hospital owner Manoj Ranjan Nayak.

Super Cyclone Amphan affected 44.8 lakh in Odisha, damaged power infra

Super Cyclone Amphan affected 44.8 lakh in Odisha, damaged power infra

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The power infrastructure and the farm sector have also suffered a considerable damage, Chief Secretary A K Tripathy said. However officials said the telecom infrastructure is largely intact.

Miraculous escape for 3-member Bengal family, says god has give second life

Miraculous escape for 3-member Bengal family, says god has give second life

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Three members of the same family survived the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore and returned to their home in West Bengal.

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Another woman from Malda district said that her son was killed in the accident.

PIX: PM Modi declares open inaugural Khelo India University Games

PIX: PM Modi declares open inaugural Khelo India University Games

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The PM launched the multi-disciplinary sporting event through a video conference facility.

Orissa CM opts for early polls

Orissa CM opts for early polls

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

He wants to benefit from the 'feel-good' factor that the BJP is banking on to return the National Democratic Alliance to power at the Centre.

Naidu back with NDA as TDP-BJP announce tie-up

Naidu back with NDA as TDP-BJP announce tie-up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party sealed its alliance with the Telugu Desam Party on Saturday for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, with former chief minister of the southern state N Chandrababu Naidu asserting that the combine will sweep the polls.

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Tatas keen to invest in Orissa

Tatas keen to invest in Orissa

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

CII, in a communication with the state industries department, cited it had a packed schedule for the year and the dates frozen for the Make in Odisha conclave clashed with a major national summit hosted by the industry body.

BJD sends signals over possible support to NDA

BJD sends signals over possible support to NDA

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha on Wednesday appeared to be sending signals to the Bharatiya Janata Party over its possible outside support to a National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre.

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Kurmi stir for ST status hits train services in Bengal, J'khand, Odisha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Agitators squatted on railway tracks at various places, leading to cancellation, short-termination and diversion of several trains.

Exit polls dampen spirits in TRS camp

Exit polls dampen spirits in TRS camp

Rediff.com20 May 2019

A senior TRS leader had said his party expects the Congress to not cross the 100-seats mark.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which Saves You More Money?

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which Saves You More Money?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The choice of tax regime dictates how your income will be taxed. If you don't make the right pick, you might end up losing money.