ODISHA CHIEF MINISTER MOHAN CHARAN MAJHI
Railways to run 315 special trains during Ratha Jatra
The Ministry of Railways will also make arrangements for the accommodation of 15,000 devotees in Puri for the festival, he said. The special trains have been planned from Badampahad, Rourkela, Baleswar, Sonepur and Daspalla, Junagarh Road, Sambalpur, Kendujhargarh, Paradeep, Bhadrak, Angul, Gunupur, Bangiriposi on Gundicha Jatra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) said in a statement.
Odisha: Curfew relaxed for 6 hours in Balasore
Odisha's Balasore town has relaxed curfew for six hours to allow people to buy essential items. The curfew was lifted after a group clash involving 10 people injured in stone pelting incidents. Internet service will remain suspended until 10 am on June 22. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi appealed to the people to maintain peace.
CM Majhi, DyCMs, Naveen Patnaik take oath as member of Odisha Assembly
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with BJD President Naveen Patnaik, were sworn in as members of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Pro-tem Speaker Ranendra Pratap Swain administered the oath of office to the newly elected MLAs, including both the chief minister and Patnaik.
Odisha Curfew: Section 144 imposed in Balasore after communal unrest; Here's what you need to know
Odisha Curfew News: Section 144 has been enforced in Odisha's Balasore after clashes erupted over suspicions of cow slaughter during a religious celebration. The conflict, stemming from a protest against animal sacrifice, quickly escalated into violence across several areas. Authorities have arrested multiple individuals and implemented measures to restore peace, including curfew and internet suspension. Despite these efforts, sporadic violence persists, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance in the region.
There will be no corruption in double engine govt, says new Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra
Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, part of the newly-elected BJP government, vows to prioritize solving people's basic issues and ensure "no corruption" in the double-engine government. The government focuses on providing housing solutions and addressing the plight of slum dwellers. This marks a significant change in Odisha's political landscape.
Odisha Cabinet: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps home, admin, public relations & water resources; complete list
Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh gets Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Energy and Deputy CM Pravati Parida- Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, Tourism.
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Ranendra Pratap Swain takes oath as Pro-tem Speaker of Odisha assembly
Odisha's eight-time MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain was administered oath as the Pro-tem Speaker by the Governor. Chief Minister was present at the ceremony in Bhubaneswar.
Is NDA 3.0 flight facing some turbulence right after takeoff?
Modi 3.0: From the NEET exam chaos to escalating violence in Jammu & Kashmir, it's been a bumpy ride for the new government and Narendra Modi, who took oath as the Prime Minister for the third straight term on June 9. With opposition mocking and allies questioning strategies, Modi 3.0's flight is experiencing turbulence on multiple fronts.
Mohan Charan Majhi is new Chief Minister of Odisha
Odisha governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office and secrecy to Majhi and other members of his council of ministers at Janata Maidan in the state capital.
Mohan Charan Majhi Cabinet: Here is the full list of Odisha ministers
Mohan Charan Majhi, a tribal leader, took oath as Odisha's next chief minister today. Joining him are two deputy chief ministers. Speculation surrounds the composition of the new cabinet, with names of potential ministers circulating. The BJP's victory ended the 24-year rule of the Biju Janata Dal, securing 78 out of 147 seats in the assembly polls.
All four doors of Puri Jagannath Temple opened today, new Odisha CM Mohan Charan Mahji, ministers offer prayers
Jagannath Temple News: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said, "We had proposed to open all the four gates of Jagannath Temple in yesterday's cabinet meeting. The proposal was passed and today at 6:30 am, I along with my MLAs and Puri MP (Sambit Patra) attended the 'Mangala aarti'... For the development of the Jagannath Temple and for other works, we have proposed a fund in the cabinet. When we present the next state budget, we will allot a corpus fund of Rs 500 crore for the temple management."
Mohan Charan Majhi takes oath as Odisha CM
Mohan Charan Majhi becomes Odisha's 15th CM, sworn in at Bhubaneswar's Janta Maidan with PM Modi and BJP leaders present. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida appointed deputy CMs. Majhi, a tribal leader, began as a Sarpanch, later rising in BJP ranks. Known for advocacy and facing controversies, he's now tasked with governance.
Slept on footpath, worked as a farmer: Who is Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi?
BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi became the third tribal chief minister of Odisha after Giridhar Gamang and Hemananda Biswal of the Congress. Odisha got a tribal chief minister after over 24 years. He is being sworn in as the chief minister of the state on June 12.
Odisha CM oath taking today: Pravati Parida and KV Singh Deo, meet the two deputies of the new CM Mohan Charan Manjhi
Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time MLA, is set to become Odisha's first Chief Minister from the BJP today, alongside two deputy chief ministers: Pravati Parida, a first-time MLA, and Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, a six-term legislator. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, marking a historic transition in Odisha's political landscape with the BJP's triumph.
Protecting Odisha's 'Asmita' will be govt's priority, says CM-designate Mohan Majhi
Four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi is set to be sworn in as Odisha's CM today evening. Two deputy chief ministers; first-time MLA Pravati Parida and six-time legislator Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo will also be sworn in today. "The new government will take oath today. The first job after taking the oath is to work to protect Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride)," Majhi told reporters on Wednesday.
Odisha: Never thought that my husband will become CM, says Mohan Majhi's wife
Mohan Charan Majhi's family in Bhubaneswar was surprised when he became the Chief Minister of Odisha, a miraculous development they were unaware of. His wife, mother, and son expressed pride and disbelief, expecting him to secure a ministerial berth in the new BJP cabinet. Majhi's elevation to CM also brought celebrations in his native village Keonjhar.
Mohan Charan Majhi: All about BJP's tribal leader who will be next CM of Odisha
Following an extensive tenure with the BJD in Odisha, a tribal leader is poised to assume the role of the state's new Chief Minister, alongside Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida as Deputy Chief Ministers. At 53 years old, Mohan Charan Majhi, the BJP chief whip in the Odisha Assembly, emerged victorious in the Assembly poll from the Keonjhar constituency, securing a win over his closest contender, Mina Majhi of the BJD, by a margin of 11,577 votes.
Odisha BJP's tribal face Mohan Majhi to be Chief Minister
Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time Keonjhar MLA, will become Odisha's first BJP Chief Minister. He will be sworn in on June 12 in the presence of PM Modi and other BJP leaders.
Mohan Charan Majhi named next Odisha CM; to take oath on June 12
Senior BJP party leader Mohan Majhi will be BJP's first Chief Minister of Odisha. KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as deputy CMs. The new government will take oath on June 12. The BJP secured a majority by winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. Central observers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav oversaw the selection of the new Chief Minister.
Odisha's new CM: BJP appoints Rajnath Singh & Bhupendra Yadav to oversee selection
The BJP has appointed Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupendra Yadav to oversee the selection of Odisha's new chief minister after winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. The party's legislature meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, and the new government will take oath on June 12. Potential candidates for the chief minister position include Brajarajnagar MLA-elect Suresh Pujari, state BJP president Manmohan Samal, KV Singh, and Mohan Majhi.
Naveen Patnaik: A reluctant politician steps out after two decades in gen shift
After 24 years as Odisha's chief minister, Naveen Patnaik steps down, marking the end of an era. He led the state's transformation from post-cyclone recovery to a hub of aspiration. Unlike many, Patnaik focused on Odisha, not national politics. His tenure saw challenges, including a political coup, which he deftly handled. Known for welfare schemes and development, he made Odisha an industrial hub. While facing recent challenges, his legacy as a regional leader remains strong, influencing politics beyond Odisha.
In Bihar, Yogi Adityanath's helicopter loses its way
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath encountered a hiccup during his campaign in Bihar, finding himself unexpectedly flown to the wrong constituency by helicopter. Despite the disruption, he managed to address two rallies in Bihar's constituencies before concluding his tour in Purbi Champaran. Adityanath, known for his oratory skills, engaged the crowd with Bhojpuri phrases and emphasized the historical ties between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, inviting them for a visit to Ayodhya after the elections.
Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh records 78.3% voter turnout, Odisha logs 73.9%
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha's elections recorded 78.3% and 73.9% voter turnout. Key voters included Governor S Abdul Nazeer, CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu. TDP contested 144 Assembly seats.
Lok Sabha polls: Race for Lower House enters 4th lap on Monday
This phase is crucial for Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. In 2019, his YSR Congress Party had won 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats and registered a thumping victory in the assembly elections. TDP-led NDA is posing a serious challenge to Reddy's popularity this time. It is contesting polls in alliance with BJP and Jana Sena Party. Congress is led by Reddy's sister YS Sharmila.
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