Odisha’s Industrial Transformation Gains Momentum Odisha is fast emerging as a hotspot for industrial investment, driven by proactive governance, a focus on infrastructure, and strong industry-government partnerships. With a vision to become a leading industrial hub in eastern India, the state is attracting diverse industry players—from heavy industries to textiles and manufacturing. In a significant…
Steering Toward Coastal Prosperity Odisha is charting a new course in India’s maritime development, emerging as a dynamic player in port-led growth and coastal infrastructure. Spearheaded by the state’s Commerce and Transport Department along with the Odisha Maritime Board, a series of ambitious multi-dimensional development programmes are setting the stage for Odisha to become a…
Odisha’s Metro Dream Takes a Detour, not a Dead End Bhubaneswar’s much-awaited metro rail project, envisioned to revolutionize urban mobility in Odisha, has hit a temporary pause — but not a full stop. On July 25, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) terminated contracts with two private construction firms due to prolonged execution delays. While this sparked…
A Voice from the Heart of India In the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again turned the nation’s attention to the quiet but powerful voices of grassroots India. This time, the spotlight was on the tribal women of Odisha, whose ancient devotional traditions have been given a modern, meaningful…
Strengthening the Backbone of Odisha’s Agriculture Odisha, with its largely agrarian economy, has long relied on monsoonal rains and traditional canal systems to sustain its agricultural output. While surface irrigation systems like major and medium canals support a significant portion of farmland, a vast number of regions—especially uplands and interior blocks—continue to lack reliable water…
Towards a Seamless Transport-Driven Odisha Odisha is stepping into a transformative phase, positioning itself as a model state for integrated and modern transport connectivity. With a massive ₹10,000 crore investment, the state government is undertaking an ambitious infrastructure revamp aimed at easing urban congestion, accelerating industrial movement, and enhancing access to tourism destinations. The ultimate…
A Land Rich in Resources Odisha, one of India’s most mineral-rich states, holds a strategic position in the country’s economic map with abundant reserves of iron ore, coal, bauxite, manganese, and chromite. Its mining sector has long been the backbone of the state’s revenue generation and industrial development. With over 75% of its non-tax revenue…
A Legacy Questioned The recent exclusion of the Paika Rebellion of 1817 from the NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook has sparked a major political and cultural row. The Paika Bidroha, often regarded as a significant episode in India’s anti-colonial struggle, particularly in Odisha’s historical narrative, has been labeled by critics as a glaring…
A Historic Institution Caught in Turmoil Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions, is now facing the heat of a disturbing controversy. Founded in 1868 and located in Cuttack, Ravenshaw has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural heritage in eastern India. However, its proud legacy has recently been…
A Shocking Act of Violence in Broad Daylight A harrowing incident in Odisha’s Puri district has sent shockwaves across the state and country. On a quiet Saturday morning, a 15-year-old girl, a Plus II student, was brutally attacked and set on fire by three unidentified assailants in Bayabara village under Balanga police station. The attack,…
