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Naveen Patnaik not interested in development of Odisha: Rahul Gandhi

Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (ANI): Attacking Odisha chief minister, Naveen Patnaik, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said that Patnaik is not interested in development of students in the state. Rahul asked the students to take control of administration and urged them, especially, girls to join politics to change the opaque system. Feb 11, 2014
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Odisha to enact Lokayukta Act within a month: Naveen

Bhubaneswar, Jan 03 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced setting up of a Lokayukta in the state within a month. The Chief Minister made the announcement after the state cabinet approved a proposal in this regard. Claiming that his government always took tough, effective and exemplary steps in tackling corruption, Patnaik said that improving transparency and delivery of public services were the priority of his government. Jan 3, 2014
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It happens: Biggest Sand Jesus

Puri, Dec 27 (ANI): Famed Indian sand artiste on Tuesday has erected a 35 feet high sand sculpture of Jesus Christ in the scenic beach of Puri, expecting to set a new world record, this Christmas. The 75 feet wide sculpture of Jesus was made using at least 1000 tonnes of sand in eastern Odhisa's Puri beach. The internationally acclaimed sand artiste, Sudarshan Patnaik, made this huge statute in just 3 days before the Christmas Eve and was assisted by 25 students. Meanwhile, tourist from across the world thronged the beach for a glimpse of the marvelous structure. This was Patnaik's gift to the tourists visiting Puri during the ongoing Christmas holidays. Dec 27, 2013
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Puri: Famed Indian artiste Sudarshan makes 35-feet high sand Jesus

Puri, Dec 25 (ANI): Famed Indian sand artiste Sudarshan Patnaik has erected a 35 feet high sand sculpture of Jesus Christ in the scenic beach of Puri, expecting to set a new world record, this Christmas. The 75 feet wide sculpture of Jesus was made using at least 1000 tonnes of sand. Internationally acclaimed Sudarshan made this huge statute in just 3 days before the Christmas Eve and was assisted by 25 students. Dec 25, 2013

It happens: Sand Art Festival

Konark, Dec 6 (ANI): Famed sand sculptors across the globe came together for a cause, 'save water, save life' at the 3rd International Sand Art Festival at India's eastern coast of Konark. Sculptors assembled at the Chandrabhaga beach of Konark town in eastern Odisha state showcasing their extraordinary skills by creating sand art with a message. The Konark sand art festival attracted visitors across the world, an effort by the provincial government to boost the tourism industry of the province. An Indian sand art artist, Srimali said her theme was water, which is most essential for life. This year sand artistes from countries such as Canada, USA, Italy, Austria and Sri Lanka have participated. During the five-day sand art festival that kicked off on Sunday, showcases various environmental and social themes. People who enjoy gleam of sand thronged the festival in large numbers. Dec 6, 2013
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik conducts aerial survey of cyclone hit areas

Odisha, Oct 14 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik visited cyclone affected areas of worst hit Ganjam district on Monday. CM Patnaik conducted aerial survey of the cyclone hit areas- Gopalpur, Rangeilunda and Chhatrapu. Patnaik said the primary aim was to minimise loss of human lives and they had successfully managed to do so. Earlier, villagers blocked the official convoy of Patnaik who was on a visit to coastal areas of cyclone-hit Odisha to oversee relief work. Oct 14, 2013
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Our current priority is to provide relief materials to people: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (ANI): As Cyclone Phailin left a trail of destruction knocking down lakhs of homes affecting nearly 90 lakh people, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that rehabilitation was the biggest challenge before the state government. He also said that roads have been fixed and state government has requested Government of India for technical help of man power to fix electricity power. Oct 14, 2013