Investment Appeal for Semiconductor Industry Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is actively pursuing US investment to establish a semiconductor manufacturing plant in the state. In a recent meeting with Jennifer Larson, the US Consul General in Hyderabad, Majhi outlined Odisha’s strategic advantages and sought American support to bolster various sectors within the state. Highlighting…
Significant Changes in Administrative Leadership Across 20 Districts On Wednesday, the Odisha government executed a sweeping reshuffle within its Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre, affecting 25 officials and impacting the administration of 20 districts. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department issued a notification late in the evening, detailing these significant changes aimed at revitalizing…
Enhanced Measures to Prevent Illegal Entry In response to increasing concerns over unauthorized entries from Bangladesh, Odisha has significantly ramped up its coastal security measures. The state government has directed enhanced vigilance along its extensive 480-kilometer coastline to address potential threats of illegal immigration via sea routes. Increased Patrols and Night Vigilance The Odisha government…
Ambitious Development Goals The Odisha government is gearing up to create a robust framework for its future growth by forming a steering committee tasked with preparing two critical vision documents: ‘Vision Document 2036’ and ‘Vision Document 2047’. These strategic documents are pivotal to achieving the state’s ambitious targets of a ‘Bikasita Odisha’ (Developed Odisha) by…
Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate’s Intensive Drug Enforcement The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has escalated its efforts to combat illegal drug activities through Operation ‘White Spider’. This major initiative aims to address the growing concerns over narcotics trafficking and consumption within the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District. Since the operation’s inception, the police have successfully arrested 142 drug peddlers, signaling…
BJD Takes Action on Polavaram Project In a strategic move aimed at addressing the potential impacts of the Polavaram Dam project, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced the formation of a special review team. This initiative, led by BJD president Naveen Patnaik, is set to examine how the project, located in neighboring Andhra Pradesh,…
Persistent Potato Shortage in Odisha Odisha is grappling with a significant shortage of potatoes, which has led to soaring prices across the state. Currently, the price of potatoes in Odisha hovers around Rs 45 per kilogram, creating a financial strain for consumers who rely heavily on this staple vegetable. Despite efforts to stabilize the market,…
DMET’s Decision and Its Impact The fate of 147 nursing colleges in Odisha has been cast into uncertainty following the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) cancelling their No Objection Certificates (NOCs). This action, taken in response to new guidelines from the Indian Nursing Council (INC), has generated considerable concern among students, faculty, and…
Background and Incident On Thursday, an Odisha court rendered a significant verdict in a 15-year-old murder case, sentencing 14 individuals to life imprisonment. The case stems from a violent attack on March 12, 2009, during Holi celebrations, which resulted in the death of Siba Nagabansa. The assault occurred at Nagabansa’s residence in Ghasi Sahi, Paralakhemundi,…
Introduction to New Schemes In a significant policy shift, the newly-formed BJP government has allocated substantial funds for two major health insurance schemes in its first budget. The Ayushman Bharat scheme, a Union government initiative, and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana, a state-specific program, will replace the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) introduced by the…
