A Life Rooted in Simplicity, Raised to Greatness Sambalpur awoke to a deep void today as Binod Kumar Pasayat, the celebrated Sambalpuri playwright, poet, and lyricist, breathed his last at the age of 89. A Padma Shri awardee, Pasayat passed away at his residence near Sen Park in Sambalpur on Wednesday morning, after battling age-related ailments. His departure marks the…
A New Phase in a Complex Relationship India and China, Asia’s two largest emerging powers, have often walked a fine line between cooperation and rivalry. Their relationship has been strained in recent years, particularly after the 2020 border clashes that brought ties to their lowest point in decades. Yet, recent diplomatic engagements suggest a cautious…
Renewed Push for India–Korea Steel Partnership In a development that could reshape India’s steel landscape, JSW Steel, the flagship of the JSW Group, and South Korea’s Posco Holdings have taken a decisive step toward building a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India. Odisha, with its rich mineral base and strategic location,…
Strengthening Defence Through ‘Make in India’ In a landmark decision that underlines India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the government has cleared a ₹62,000-crore project to procure 97 indigenously built Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The move not only boosts the country’s military preparedness but also aligns with Prime Minister Narendra…
A Historic Legislative Shift In what could become one of the most consequential reforms in India’s political framework, the Centre is preparing to table three significant bills in Parliament on Wednesday. These bills collectively aim to create a mechanism for removing the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state or Union Territory ministers if they…
NALCO’s Role in Odisha and India’s Economy National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, is one of India’s crown jewels in the metals and mining sector. Established in 1981, the Navratna PSU has been pivotal not only to Odisha’s industrial landscape but also to the nation’s economic growth, supplying aluminium for critical industries such…
A Routine Meeting Turns Chaotic What was meant to be a routine public hearing at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence spiraled into an unexpected incident this morning. Rekha Gupta, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was assaulted during a weekly Jan Sunwai session — an event designed to directly address citizens’ grievances. According to police and eyewitnesses, the…
A Disturbing Incident In a shocking episode that has triggered national outrage, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sulata Deo revealed that she received explicit rape and death threats on Facebook from a Mahindra Group employee. The accused, identified as Satyabrata Nayak, allegedly posted the threats in response to Deo’s comments on the recent Puri burn…
A Contest Set for September As India heads toward the Vice-Presidential election scheduled on September 9, political attention has sharpened on what promises to be an intensive and closely contested race. While the ruling NDA has fielded its candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, the Opposition alliance — the INDIA bloc — has chosen a heavyweight in the form of Justice B. Sudershan…
A Life Rooted in Nature In an age where material wealth often outweighs concern for the environment, one man from Odisha has quietly redefined the meaning of true prosperity. For over four decades, Gunthiram Jena, a humble daily wage earner from Jajpur district, has been dedicating his meager earnings and boundless energy to the cause…
