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,…
Preserving Heritage Through Community Empowerment The Tata Steel Foundation (TSF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Tata Steel, has reinforced its long-standing commitment to cultural preservation and community development by inaugurating a Tribal Dance and Music Centre at Gobarghati Phase 2, Bamiaghata Community Hall in Odisha’s Jajpur district. The initiative aligns with TSF’s broader mission…
A Young Life Lost and a State in Turmoil The state of Odisha has been rocked by grief and outrage following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. On July 12, Soumyashree set herself ablaze, reportedly after months of alleged sexual and mental harassment by a college professor. She…
A Tragedy Ignites a State-wide Uprising Odisha finds itself in the grip of shock and fury following the death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore. The young woman succumbed to burn injuries on Monday night at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after setting herself on fire on Saturday. Her desperate act was…
A Life Lost in Protest On July 14, a 20-year-old B. Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. She had suffered 95% burns after setting herself on fire in front of her college principal’s office just two days earlier. Her desperate act of protest followed weeks of alleged sexual…
A Desperate Plea for Justice Ignored A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, is battling for her life after setting herself ablaze outside the principal’s office—an act of despair that has gripped the state in outrage and sorrow. With over 90% burn injuries, the young woman’s attempted self-immolation is believed to be…
A Rally for the Constitution – Or Something More? In a fiery speech at the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh’ rally in Bhubaneswar, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi unleashed a scathing critique of both the BJP-led central government and Odisha’s ruling BJD, accusing them of corruption, corporate collusion, and the erosion of tribal rights and democratic…
A Robust Agricultural Backbone Odisha, a state traditionally rooted in agriculture, has steadily transformed its farming landscape into one of India’s most dynamic and progressive sectors. With nearly 49% of its workforce employed in agriculture and allied sectors, the state relies heavily on rural livelihoods and food production. Contributing about 19% to the Gross State…
Odisha’s Annual Flood Challenge Every year, Odisha faces the looming threat of floods due to its geographical location, monsoon intensity, and upstream rainfall in neighboring states like Jharkhand and West Bengal. The state, however, has developed a robust disaster management system over time—marked by early warnings, rapid response teams, and proactive relief efforts. The latest…
A Timeless Festival of Faith and Color The Rath Yatra of Puri, one of the most celebrated religious events in the world, unfolded this week in Odisha with its trademark grandeur—millions chanting “Jai Jagannath”, traditional music echoing across the sea breeze, and three towering wooden chariots rolling through the Grand Road in Puri. The centuries-old…
