Odisha Sets Benchmark in RIDF Project Delivery, Plans Aggressive Expansion Odisha has cemented its position as a national frontrunner in rural infrastructure development, emerging as the top-performing state in the implementation of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects for the fiscal year 2024–25. The achievement was spotlighted during the first High Power Committee (HPC) meeting for FY…
NTPC’s CSR Drive Strengthens Odisha’s Public Health Sector NTPC Ltd., through its Eastern Region-II Headquarters in Bhubaneswar, has made a meaningful stride in public health advancement by donating medical equipment worth ₹63.59 lakh to AIIMS Bhubaneswar under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. This vital initiative is not just a donation — it is a strategic reinforcement…
Abu Dhabi Joins Bhubaneswar’s Air Map Odisha’s international aviation network is set for a major expansion as direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi commence from June 12, 2025. The new connection marks the fourth international route from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), strengthening the state capital’s position as a key aviation hub in eastern India. Following existing direct…
Final Tunnel Excavation Marks Engineering Feat in Odisha’s Landmark Rail Project The ambitious Khurda Road–Bolangir railway line project has crossed a major engineering milestone with the successful completion of the final tunnel excavation. On Sunday, engineers achieved a breakthrough in Tunnel T2, located between Buguda and Daspalla in Nayagarh district. This marks the completion of…
A High-Profile Case That Shook Odisha The murder of senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das remains one of the most shocking and widely discussed political assassinations in the state’s recent history. Over a year since the brutal incident, the case continues to grip public attention, especially as…
Odisha Accelerates Toward Industrial Excellence Odisha is fast emerging as a key destination for high-tech, capital-intensive industries. The state’s latest breakthrough: Kalyani Steel Limited’s ₹11,750-crore aerospace and specialty steel plant in Dhenkanal district. As land acquisition and statutory clearances move ahead, this mega project signals a defining moment in the region’s industrial journey, promising over…
Odisha’s Intensifying War on Corruption The Odisha government has stepped up its anti-corruption crackdown with dramatic new developments. As part of a broader mission to cleanse public service of graft, vigilance officials seized ₹2.1 crore in unaccounted cash from the residences of a senior government officer. This high-profile case reinforces the administration’s growing commitment to transparency and…
Ambitious Urban Strategy to Address Rising Costs and Housing Shortage In a bold move to tackle skyrocketing property prices and a widening housing gap in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha government has announced plans to launch a sweeping affordable housing initiative, with prices starting from just ₹15 lakh. The program, designed to restore Bhubaneswar’s character as a people-centric city, forms a core…
Chief Secretary Orders Monthly Budget Reviews In a decisive step to strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure timely execution of the 2025–26 budget, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly performance reviews. The move is aimed at enforcing real-time project tracking, reducing bureaucratic delays, and improving policy implementation across sectors. Held…
A Chilling Crime Meets Its Verdict In a long-awaited judgment, the Additional District Judge Court in Patnagarh has sentenced Pujilal Meher, a former English lecturer and college principal, to life imprisonment for orchestrating the 2018 Patnagarh parcel bomb blast—a horrific crime that took two lives and left a young bride grievously injured. The sentencing marks…
