A Step Towards Solar Energy Adoption The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) has generated a strong response in Odisha, with 93,367 households registering for the scheme. Launched in 2024, this initiative aims to promote solar energy adoption by providing subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels. The scheme is expected to reduce electricity costs, promote…
A Historic Steel Plant Gears Up for the Future The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), one of India’s oldest and most significant public-sector steel facilities, is set for a transformational expansion. Established in the 1950s, RSP was India’s first integrated steel plant under public ownership, inaugurated by then-President Dr. Rajendra Prasad on February 3, 1959. Over…
Odisha’s Vision for Industrial Growth Odisha is rapidly transforming into an industrial powerhouse, driven by investor-friendly policies and a commitment to balanced regional development. The success of Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave has significantly boosted the state’s investment climate, making it a preferred destination for industries across multiple sectors. Building upon this momentum,…
A Poet’s Final Journey Odisha bid a solemn farewell to its legendary poet and former bureaucrat, Ramakanta Rath, as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at Swargadwara in Puri with full state honours. Rath, who passed away at his residence in Kharavela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, was taken to the sacred cremation site, where his son…
A Leader Remembered: The Life and Legacy of Debendra Pradhan Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Debendra Pradhan passed away at the age of 83 on Monday. A key figure in Odisha politics and a distinguished member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pradhan played a pivotal role in shaping the party’s influence in…
A Political Figure Entangled in Financial Fraud The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Police has arrested Soumya Shankar Chakra, a prominent mining trader and youth leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), in connection with a multi-crore financial fraud case. Chakra, widely known as Raja, was apprehended after the Orissa High Court rejected…
A Major Infrastructure Initiative for Puri The Odisha government has embarked on an ambitious plan to develop the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, aiming to enhance connectivity and boost tourism. As part of this initiative, 221 acres of land in the Sipasarubali and Sandhapur areas under Brahmagiri tehsil are set to be acquired. The…
A Controversial Ban on Press Freedom A major controversy erupted in the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday as journalists covering legislative proceedings staged a protest against a sudden ban on mobile phones inside the press gallery. The move, which restricts reporters from carrying essential communication devices, has sparked strong opposition from the media fraternity, who argue…
The KIIT Controversy Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and its associated medical wing, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), have long been recognized as premier institutions in Odisha, offering world-class education and healthcare services. Founded by Achyuta Samanta, these institutions have received national and international acclaim. However, recent controversies surrounding unpaid taxes and allegations…
A Tough Stand Against Illegal Mining The Odisha Police have launched an intensive crackdown on the illegal sand, gravel, and laterite stone mafia, conducting state-wide raids and seizing hundreds of vehicles involved in smuggling. This initiative, spearheaded by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, aims to curb the rampant exploitation of natural resources…
