Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Odisha: Death Toll Climbs To 8 In Puri Firecracker Explosion

01 Jun 2024

A devastating explosion took place on Wednesday evening when a large stockpile of firecrackers, stored in preparation for the Chapa Khela festival during the Chandan Yatra, unexpectedly ignited. The incident, which occurred in Odisha’s Puri town, saw an alarming increase in the death toll by Saturday. Initially, the explosion caused...

BJD unveils 1 candidate for LS elections, 9 for Odisha assembly polls

11 Apr 2024

Odisha Chief Minister and leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Naveen Patnaik, revealed the fourth roster comprising nine candidates for the upcoming Odisha Assembly polls and one candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. According to sources within the BJD party, Lekhasri Samantasinghar has been nominated to contest from the...

15 Years After Leaving The NDA, Naveen Patnaik’s BJD Indicates Reunion

07 Mar 2024

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has hinted at the possibility of forming an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. On Wednesday, leaders of the BJD held an extensive session at Naveen Niwas, the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik....

Odisha Announced as Host for Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2!

27 Nov 2023

The grand second edition of Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is set to captivate audiences from December 24, 2023, to January 13, 2024, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha, following the phenomenal success of its inaugural season that reached an impressive 164 million households. Guided by Chief Minister...