Naveen Patnaik convened a meeting with the party’s nine Rajya Sabha MPs, urging them to establish themselves as a “vibrant and strong” opposition. · Sasmit Patra stated that the MPs are resolved to not only articulate their concerns but also to take a firm stance if Odisha’s interests are overlooked by the central government. · One of…
The NEET-UG paper leak scam targeted 700 students and aimed for a staggering Rs 300 crore · Bijender Gupta involved in multiple paper leaks over 24 years · He explains how leaks happen during transportation of question papers · Gupta outlined the routine of the paper leak mafia: “Jail jayenge, phir bail, aur phir shuru hoga khel,” · The…
In a significant move to enhance connectivity to major religious destinations across India, the Odisha government is set to launch a new series of bus services. · The buses will depart from major cities in the state, including Puri, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, and Rourkela. · These routes are designed to provide a more convenient travel option for devotees,…
In a significant development, the Odisha government has announced plans to open the Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the historic Jagannath Temple in Puri. · The Minister emphasized that the state government is committed to ensuring a meticulous inspection of the treasury’s contents. · He mentioned that special strategies are being developed for the next 100 days,…
After enduring a prolonged heatwave, Odisha residents can finally rejoice as the Southwest monsoon has enveloped the entire state. · The monsoon has advanced across several regions, including parts of the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. · The IMD provided a detailed overview of the monsoon’s progress, noting that the Northern Limit of…
18-year-old Bikash Sahu from a remote village in Ganjam district has achieved a significant milestone by cracking the JEE Main 2024 on his first attempt. · He secured a seat in Civil Engineering at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT). · After the untimely death of his father, who worked as a labourer in Surat, Bikash…
Accusations of Habitual Land Grabbing · Government Intervention and Land Transfer Suspension · NGT in 2017 ordered the government to reclaim 10 acres of land from KISS · Political Implications and Questions of Misuse of Power · No official response from KISS, Achyuta Samanta or the BJD Recent allegations have cast a spotlight on Achyuta Samanta, founder of the…
India’s Space Startups Surge 200-Fold in 2 Years, Global Share Set to Quadruple by 2030. · He attributed this exponential growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary decision to liberalize the space sector, promoting strong public-private participation and innovation. · Dr. Singh highlighted a dramatic increase in Space Start-ups, from just 1 in 2022 to nearly 200…
The Odisha government has reaffirmed its pivotal role in Indian hockey by extending its sponsorship agreement with Hockey India until 2036. · Originally renewed by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik until 2033, the sponsorship has now been extended by three additional years under the current administration. · Odisha has solidified its reputation as the epicenter of Indian…
The NEET exam faced controversy as four individuals paid Rs 40 lakh each for leaked question papers. · Anurag Yadav’s case highlights the irony: despite receiving and memorizing the leaked NEET question paper, he scored only 185 out of 720 in the exam. · The scandal has sparked nationwide outrage among students, leading to protests against the…
