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…
Strengthening Policing, Tackling Unemployment In a notable development aimed at reinforcing grassroots law enforcement and addressing the state’s employment concerns, the Odisha government has approved the creation of 2,500 new Home Guard posts, taking the total sanctioned strength to 20,175. The move was officially approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday and marks…
BJD’s Legacy and Leadership Under Naveen Patnaik The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has long stood as a dominant political force in Odisha, carving its identity through regional pride, social justice, and welfare-centric governance. Formed in 1997 by Naveen Patnaik, son of the legendary Biju Patnaik, the party has enjoyed unbroken electoral success for over two…
Grooming Grassroots Leadership in a Key Electoral State As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cements its growing presence in Odisha, party president and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a strategic three-day training camp in the state capital for BJP MPs and MLAs. Odisha, which recently witnessed a major political shift with the BJP forming…
A Boost Amid Inflationary Pressures In a welcome move aimed at mitigating the impact of rising living costs, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The announcement, which also includes a parallel increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, is set to…
