Business Standard

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM ISTEN Hindi

Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Biju Patnaik

Odisha CM inaugurates economic corridor on Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday inaugurated the Biju Expressway and the Biju Economic Corridor during his visit to the western districts of the state, besides attending a slew of programmes in the region. Patnaik also held road shows in Kalahandi and Bargarh districts, the two BJP strongholds. The CM's show in the saffron corridor sparked strong reactions from BJP leaders who termed the the visit to as a "political gimmick" ahead of the 2024 elections to Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly. The saffron party leaders claimed that the the state government, despite building the expressway "with allocations made under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund", did not invite any central leaders for the event. Marking 107th birth anniversary of his father and legendary leader Biju Patnaik, the CM, during his visit to Nuapada district, inaugurated the 174.5-km-long four-lane Biju Expressway -- connecting Ghatipada with Ampani built at a cost of Rs 590.84-crore. At Bargarh, he

Odisha CM inaugurates economic corridor on Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary
Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 9:36 PM IST

Odisha CM unveils Biju Patnaik's iconic Dakota aircraft for public display

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday unveiled former CM Biju Patnaik's iconic "Dakota" DC3 (AT-AUI) aircraft for public display at Biju Patnaik International Airport Bhubaneswar

Odisha CM unveils Biju Patnaik's iconic Dakota aircraft for public display
Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 1:17 PM IST

Odisha State Transport Authority to fine vehicles without HSRP from Jan 15

The law enforcing agencies will enforce the fitment on these vehicles from January 15, Additional Commissioner, Transport, Enforcement, L.M. Sethi, said

Odisha State Transport Authority to fine vehicles without HSRP from Jan 15
Updated On : 11 Jan 2023 | 7:15 AM IST

Five-time Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik declares assets worth Rs 65 crore

Naveen Patnaik is owner of property worth Rs 64.98 crore, comprising movable and immovable assets, according to a statement

Five-time Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik declares assets worth Rs 65 crore
Updated On : 10 Jan 2021 | 5:11 PM IST

PM pays homage to Biju Patnaik on birth anniversary, hails his courage

The Prime Minister said Biju Babu worked tirelessly for India's progress and pioneered the development of Odisha.

PM pays homage to Biju Patnaik on birth anniversary, hails his courage
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 11:40 AM IST

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani, Yechury to release book on Biju Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is currently faced with a resurgent BJP in the state

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani, Yechury to release book on Biju Patnaik
Updated On : 10 Jan 2018 | 1:24 AM IST