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Odisha CM Nominates 4 Rajya Sabha Candidates For Polls
The BJP-led Odisha Government announced Sulata Deo, Manas Ranjan Mangarj and Niranjan Bishi and renominated Sasmit Patra for the Rajya Sabha polls. The announcement came on May 29, a day after Naveen Patnaik completed its 5th-year of governance. Furthermore, Rajya Sabha polling is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm on June 10, and the counting of votes will take place at 5 pm, on the same day.
Tags: Odisha CM, naveen patnaik, Rajya Sabha Polls, BJP Government, nomination
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Odisha Chief Minister Launches India's 1st FIFA For School Programme
Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik on October 28, launched India's first Football for the Schools (F4S) Programme. The programme is run by FIFA, which aims to make football more accessible and contribute to the empowerment of 700 million children worldwide. The initiative of FIFA will make football accessible to all boys and girls, said Patnaik. The ceremony was virtually conducted with 'Gianni Infantino,' President of FIFA at Kalinga Institute of… read-more
Tags: FIFA, India, Odisha government, Odisha CM, Football
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Top Three CMs Hail From Non-BJP, Non-Congress States: Survey
The three best-performing Chief Ministers in India hail from non-BJP/non-Congress states, revealed the IANS C-Voter survey 2021. The list has been topped by BJD-ruled Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik with 78.81% approval rate, followed by AAP-led Delhi's CM Arvind Kejriwal (77%) and Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy of the YSRCP (66.83%). On the contrary, Uttarakhand's CM Trivendra Singh Rawat of the BJP could bag the least approval rate (26%).… read-more
Tags: Odisha CM, naveen patnaik, Jagan Mohan Reddy, CM Arvind Kejriwal, IANS Survey
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Odisha Govt Orders Probe Over Letter Claiming Death Threats To CM
Odisha government has ordered an enquiry after CM Naveen Patnaik received an anonymous letter stating a threat to his life. Reportedly, received on January 5, the letter warned CM Patnaik of a planned conspiracy that involves killers equipped with AK-47, semi-automated pistol and other latest weapons. It also mentioned that the planner is from Nagpur. Following this, the CM's security has been tightened since the letter has surfaced.
Tags: Odisha, naveen patnaik, Odisha CM, Conspiracy
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