A Home for Odias in the National Capital The Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi has long served as a bridge between the state and its citizens in the national capital, providing both accommodation and cultural representation. Now, with a new facility under construction in Chanakyapuri—the heart of Delhi’s diplomatic enclave—Odisha is preparing to showcase its…
A Life Rooted in Simplicity, Raised to Greatness Sambalpur awoke to a deep void today as Binod Kumar Pasayat, the celebrated Sambalpuri playwright, poet, and lyricist, breathed his last at the age of 89. A Padma Shri awardee, Pasayat passed away at his residence near Sen Park in Sambalpur on Wednesday morning, after battling age-related ailments. His departure marks the…
Renewed Push for India–Korea Steel Partnership In a development that could reshape India’s steel landscape, JSW Steel, the flagship of the JSW Group, and South Korea’s Posco Holdings have taken a decisive step toward building a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India. Odisha, with its rich mineral base and strategic location,…
NALCO’s Role in Odisha and India’s Economy National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, is one of India’s crown jewels in the metals and mining sector. Established in 1981, the Navratna PSU has been pivotal not only to Odisha’s industrial landscape but also to the nation’s economic growth, supplying aluminium for critical industries such…
A Disturbing Incident In a shocking episode that has triggered national outrage, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sulata Deo revealed that she received explicit rape and death threats on Facebook from a Mahindra Group employee. The accused, identified as Satyabrata Nayak, allegedly posted the threats in response to Deo’s comments on the recent Puri burn…
A Life Rooted in Nature In an age where material wealth often outweighs concern for the environment, one man from Odisha has quietly redefined the meaning of true prosperity. For over four decades, Gunthiram Jena, a humble daily wage earner from Jajpur district, has been dedicating his meager earnings and boundless energy to the cause…
Rising as an Aviation Powerhouse Odisha is steadily positioning itself on the global map not just for mineral wealth and industrial growth but also for its expanding aviation infrastructure. With a vision to transform Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar into a world-class aviation hub, the state is embarking on an ambitious journey. The upcoming Rs…
Odisha’s March Towards All-Round Growth Odisha has consistently strived to set benchmarks in infrastructure, industry, and governance, with a steady focus on inclusive development. A key contributor to this progress has been its robust railway network, which not only fuels regional growth but also plays a pivotal role in strengthening India’s logistics backbone. The latest achievement…
A State Moving Towards Smarter Administration Odisha has steadily positioned itself as a state determined to lead by example—strengthening governance, refining policies, and delivering more responsive public services. In line with this vision, the government has now entered into a strategic partnership with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to introduce a Decision…
What are MLALAD and CM-SA? The MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) scheme is a government initiative that empowers Members of the Legislative Assembly to recommend small-scale infrastructure projects in their constituencies. These projects typically address grassroots needs such as rural roads, community halls, drainage systems, and drinking water facilities — developments that often bypass large…
