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V.K. Pandian, former IAS officer and close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, formally joins BJD

V.K. Pandian, former private sec. to Odisha CM, joins BJD. CM Naveen Patnaik said Pandian will work towards his vision for Odisha's dev. Pandian was 5T Sec. & oversaw projects such as Srimandir Parikrama & Mo Sarkar. He is expected to play a key role in BJD's 6th term in…

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Former bureaucrat V K Pandian joins BJD in presence of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Former Bureaucrat V K Pandian today officially joined the Biju Janata Dal at the Naveen Nivas in the presence of party supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJD takes shots at Chhattisgarh Governor for his comments on Odisha affairs

BJD criticizes Chhattisgarh Governor for making remarks that could diminish respect for his office. Urges him to uphold dignity of Governorship and stay non-political. Criticizes him for expressing views on Odisha matters, like tribal land transfer, & for trying to find political relevance for his son.

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Naveen Patnaik government withdraws decision to allow transfer of tribal land to non-tribals

Govt. of Odisha rescinds decision to amend OSATIP to allow transfer of tribal land to non-tribals. Cabinet decision taken back twice in 10 days due to determined opposition from BJP MLAs and tribal rights activists. Govt. accused of manipulating TAC recommendation to have its say in cabinet meeting.

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Odisha govt., Centre face off over implementation of another Central scheme

BJD-BJP tussle over Centrally-sponsored schemes in Odisha. BJD resists PM SHRI, Ayushman Bharat schemes; BJD says its own initiatives better. BJD says Centre trying to gain mileage; BJP says BJD blocking holistic development. BJD also spending ₹6,500 cr on Bhubaneswar Metro Project without Centre's help. BJD-BJP tussle over Centrally-sponsored schemes…

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Odisha government fast-tracks setting up of State’s first metro railway project

Odisha govt fast-tracks ₹6,255cr Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. MoU signed between BMRC & DMRC. Project to connect Bhubaneswar airport to Cuttack, 20 metro stations, ultra-modern coaches & signalling systems.

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Odisha government launches sports-based youth outreach

Odisha govt launches IYDP to foster youth engagement in sports, culture & social endeavours. Over 12K teams registered for 6 disciplines under 'Yuba Odisha Nabin Odisha' initiative. Funds allocated to educational institutes for sports, culture & social activities. BJP claims scheme is for political gains ahead of 2024 LS elections.

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After backlash, Odisha govt. puts on hold Cabinet decision of transferring tribal land to non-tribals

Facing huge criticism, the Odisha government has put on hold a controversial Cabinet decision regarding transfer of tribal lands to non-tribals. At present, the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (By Scheduled Tribes) Regulation, 1956 is in force in the schedule areas of State. There is restriction on transfer…

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Andhra Train Accident | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik directs disaster management minister to visit site

Chief Minister Patnaik directs Disaster Management Minister to visit Vizianagaram district (AP) after train accident kills 14; asks to meet injured. SRC and district magistrates of Rayagada and Koraput directed to provide immediate assistance. 39 trains cancelled, 24 diverted due to accident on Howrah-Chennai line. #TrainAccident #Vizianagaram #AndhraPradesh #NaveenPatnaik #SudamMarandi…

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V.K. Pandian | Power player

At dawn, senior bureaucrats, including the Chief Secretary, in tracksuits, briskly converge at project sites to review progress and set completion targets — a distinctive routine during past years in Odisha. As the project executors stand ready with their briefings, all eyes fall on an IAS officer positioned at the…

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Day after quitting IAS, Odisha Chief Minister’s aide V.K. Pandian takes up key roles

Odisha politics, dominated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set for an exciting and raucous phase as the CM’s long-time private secretary V.K. Pandian was appointed as the Chairman of 5T Initiative and Nabin Odisha.

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V.K Pandian, private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, takes voluntary retirement

V.K Pandian, CM Naveen Patnaik's powerful private secretary, retires from All India Civil Services, fuelling speculation of full-time plunge into State politics. DoPT approved his application on Oct. 23. His numero uno position in government was vindicated when CM clarified he was his representative. His likely entry into politics may…

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Normal life disrupted as private bus operators launch indefinite strike in Odisha

The indefinite strike launched by private bus operators has disrupted normal life with thousands of passengers stranded in bus terminals across Odisha. Private Bus Owners Association, Odisha, are opposed to the introduction of public transport system titled ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative’ (LAccMI) which would connect gram panchayats with State Capital…

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Naveen Patnaik comes up with a flurry of ‘populist’ programmes in Odisha

Odisha govt rolls out LAccMI bus service to connect 111 gram panchayats in Malkangiri to State capital. Mission Shakti SHGs to be engaged in operations.

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Odisha CM starts disbursing funds under ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has begun disbursing funds for panchayat development under the 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme. The State govt. has approved ₹148.50 crore for 297 gram panchayats in Keonjhar district and ₹109 crore for 218 gram panchayats in Bhadrak district. 90,723 projects will be taken up using the…

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India capable of winning Olympic gold in hockey, time for sport to be more appreciated: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha CM Patnaik believes India has potential to win Olympic gold in hockey. His passion for sport is no secret & his state is official sponsor of men's and women's teams. His government provided support when Hockey India was in crisis. He hopes India will repeat top-of-the-podium performance at Paris…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves DPR for Bhubaneswar Metro Project

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project at ₹5929 crore. Govt. to bear entire cost. ₹210 crore provided in supplementary budget. Foundation to be laid on Jan 1, 2024.

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Opposition political parties reject outcome of OBC survey in Odisha

Though the survey report was not officially made public by the Naveen Patnaik Government, both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress said the survey failed to capture clear picture of backward classes.

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BJD launches month-long padyatra to reach out to voters in Odisha

Three mainstream political parties the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are now competing with each other through massive outreach programmes ahead of forthcoming general and State elections scheduled next year. The ruling BJD on Monday launched an annual month-long padyatra ‘Jan Sampark Yatra’…

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Odisha Assembly passes Bill exempting projects from social impact assessment

Earlier this year, the Naveen Patnaik government had withdrawn an amendment Bill with similar provisions in the wake of severe criticism.

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Odisha CM says he had sanction for his private secretary’s ‘controversial’ whirlwind district tours

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday clarified that he had sanction for whirlwind district tours by his private secretary V. K. Pandian, which were intended at speedy grievance redressal. The four-page-long clarification by the Chief Minister came close on the heels of insistence of BJP MLAs for a discussion…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik rates PM Narendra Modi eight on a scale of 10

“Modi has helped in rooting out corruption and is trying his best to serve the people of our country,” Mr. Patnaik said.

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Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik becomes first Women Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly

Senior Biju Janta Dal leader Pramila Mallik was elected the new speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly unopposed on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha Assembly gets its first woman Speaker as Pramila Mallik elected unopposed

Pramila Mallik, the six-time MLA from the reserved (SC) Binjharpur Assembly segment in Jajpur district, resigned as Revenue and Disaster Management minister on September 21 and filed her nomination as a BJD candidate for the Speaker’s post.

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BJD expels two MLAs including Sambad editor Soumya Ranjan Patnaik

Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was earlier removed from the party’s vice-president post on September 12. As the editor of Odia daily Sambad, he had written two signed editorials attacking his own party. He had criticised CM’s private secretary V.K. Pandian for allegedly excercising influence beyond his official position.

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