A Defection That Shook Odisha’s Politics The recent defection of former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sent ripples through Odisha’s political circles. Once a trusted aide and articulate face of Naveen Patnaik’s party, Amar Patnaik’s decision to join the BJP is more than an individual…
Odisha Emerges as a Digital Stronghold for Jio Reliance Jio has reinforced its commanding lead in Odisha’s telecom market, achieving unprecedented subscriber growth and network expansion in September 2025. According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio added over 1.96 lakh new mobile subscribers during the month—outpacing all competitors by…
From Agrarian State to Coastal Powerhouse Odisha is scripting a new chapter in its development story. Once defined by agriculture and frequent natural calamities, the state is now emerging as a major industrial and maritime hub on India’s eastern seaboard. With a strong focus on port-led growth, logistics, and blue economy initiatives, Odisha has drawn over ₹50,000 crore…
A New Chapter in India’s Chip Revolution Odisha is set to mark a major milestone in India’s semiconductor journey as SiCSem Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd, prepares to lay the foundation stone for the state’s second semiconductor fabrication plant on November 1, 2025. The ceremony, to be attended by Chief Minister…
A Landmark Leap in Industrial Growth Odisha is poised for a massive industrial resurgence as the Vedanta Group—one of India’s largest natural resources conglomerates—announced an additional ₹1 lakh crore investment in the state. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marking one of the most significant corporate…
A Strategic Push for Agricultural Independence The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious initiative to cultivate potatoes on 50,000 acres of farmland in the upcoming rabi season, signalling a decisive step toward agricultural self-reliance. The plan, finalized at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo in Bhubaneswar, seeks to reduce the…
A Festival Night Turned Tragic Berhampur, Odisha — The city was rocked on October 6, 2025, when senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda was shot dead near his Baikuntha Nagar residence during the Kumar Purnima festival. According to SP Saravana Vivek M., Panda was returning home around 10 p.m. when two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire…
Setting Sail for Growth: Paradip Port’s Big Leap In a defining stride for India’s maritime future, Paradip Port in Odisha is preparing to seal investment agreements worth an estimated ₹1.5 lakh crore during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, to be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. Officials confirmed that these pacts will span across critical…
A Roadmap Toward a Greener Odisha In a decisive move to shape a sustainable and energy-secure future, Odisha has embarked on a mission to create a strategic roadmap for cost-effective clean energy transition. The state government, in collaboration with NITI Aayog and the Institute for Sustainability, Employment and Growth (ISEG) Foundation, has signed a tripartite Statement of…
Festive Bonus for State Workforce In a move timed perfectly with the festive season, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a three percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The revision, which raises the DA from 55% to 58%, aims to cushion employees against inflation and spread festive goodwill ahead…
