Two Arrests, One Threat — A Nation-Wide Cyber Scam Network Exposed In a significant breakthrough for financial cybercrime investigation, the Odisha State Crime Branch has arrested two key individuals from West Bengal involved in two major online investment fraud cases totalling over ₹8.4 crore. The first case involved a ₹2.36 crore scam targeting a Cuttack resident through fraudulent stock…
Odisha’s Industrial Renaissance Begins Odisha is undergoing a profound industrial transformation that positions it at the forefront of India’s economic future. With cumulative investments exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in the steel sector alone, the state is not merely expanding its production capabilities—it is preparing to lead. By 2031, Odisha aims to emerge as the Steel Capital…
Leaders and Citizens Unite in Tribute Across Odisha, political leaders, cultural organisations, and citizens came together on Monday to pay homage to Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das on his 177th birth anniversary. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, and leaders from various parties participated in floral tribute ceremonies at Raj Bhavan Square…
State-Owned Enterprises Deliver Strong Financial Returns In a significant show of financial strength and operational efficiency, four of Odisha’s public sector undertakings (PSUs) have collectively contributed over ₹205 crore in dividends to the state exchequer. This includes impressive contributions from the Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) and the Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), which delivered ₹111.82 crore and ₹92.21 crore respectively for the…
SWC Grants Green Light to 149.97 MW of Clean Energy Projects Under State’s 2022 Policy In a significant step toward its green energy ambitions, the 10th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of Odisha’s Energy Department, granted in principle approval to seven renewable energy (RE) projects valued at ₹1,191.47 crore. The announcement signals Odisha’s growing…
UPSC – India’s Pinnacle of Public Service Ambitions Every year, lakhs of aspirants across India compete in the Union Public Service Commission’s Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE), one of the toughest and most prestigious exams in the country. The exam selects future IAS, IPS, IFS, and other elite civil service officers who go on to…
A River Crossed, A Region Transformed In December 2021, Odisha witnessed a landmark moment in its infrastructure journey with the inauguration of the T-Setu Bridge over the mighty Mahanadi River. Spanning 3.4 kilometers in Cuttack district, this engineering marvel is not just the state’s longest bridge but also a symbol of connectivity, resilience, and socio-economic…
A Bold Step Toward Academic Excellence With a clear commitment to revitalize its higher education ecosystem, the Government of Odisha has launched an ambitious recruitment drive to fill a staggering 1,353 vacant teaching posts across state-run universities. This major initiative comes under the framework of the New Odisha University Amendment Act, a forward-thinking legislative reform…
AI for a Transparent and Efficient Tomorrow Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future—it is a present-day tool revolutionizing everything from healthcare to agriculture, and now, governance. As governments around the world seek smarter, faster, and more transparent ways to serve citizens, AI is emerging as a powerful ally. By enabling data-driven decisions, predictive…
Building the Foundation for a New Odisha Odisha is stepping into a new era of infrastructural transformation. Historically known for its cultural richness and natural resources, the state has long grappled with connectivity gaps that have hampered its full economic potential. Over the past few years, the central government has been increasingly focusing on bridging…
