A New Chapter in Odisha’s Clean-Energy Push Odisha’s clearance of a ₹710.27-crore floating solar project proposed by NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd (NSPCL) marks a pivotal shift in how the state is planning its energy transition. Approved at the 142nd State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, the project places Sundargarh at the centre of a new…
Odisha’s decision to host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5–7 transforms the coastal pilgrimage town into a showcase for India’s energy transition. The summit aims to demonstrate how states can simultaneously meet rising electricity demand, pursue climate goals, and innovate across technology and policy domains. By convening energy ministers, industry…
Star Power Meets Tradition Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has been named Odisha’s handloom brand ambassador, with the government reportedly spending ₹1.6 crore on the initiative. Announced during Odisha TEX 2025 and National Handloom Day in Bhubaneswar, the one-year ambassadorship aims to elevate Odisha’s handloom sector—home to over 1.3 lakh weavers—onto national and global fashion stages. The move…
Odisha’s government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, tabled a ₹17,440-crore supplementary budget for FY 2025–26 on November 28, 2025, adding fiscal muscle to the earlier ₹2.90-lakh-crore main budget. Designed as a mid-year correction rather than a populist expansion, the allocation reinforces ongoing programmes in agriculture, health, education, welfare, and infrastructure. The budget maintains strict fiscal discipline under FRBM…
A Landmark Win at IITF 2025 Odisha clinched the Gold Medal for First Prize in Excellence in Display at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from November 14–27. Awarded by ITPO on November 27, the recognition placed Odisha at the forefront among 31 participating states and Union…
A Historic and Emotional Return On November 27, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu delivered a deeply emotional and nostalgic address to the Odisha Legislative Assembly—becoming the first sitting President to do so in the institution’s 75-year history. Her speech carried the weight of personal memory and public significance, as she reflected on her early political journey that began…
A Beloved Singer Passes Away Humane Sagar, one of Odisha’s most cherished playback singers, passed away on the night of November 17, 2025, at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. At just 35, his untimely death has left the Odia music community and fans across the state in deep shock. Known for his emotive voice and versatility, Sagar’s contributions…
A Defection That Shook Odisha’s Politics The recent defection of former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sent ripples through Odisha’s political circles. Once a trusted aide and articulate face of Naveen Patnaik’s party, Amar Patnaik’s decision to join the BJP is more than an individual…
Odisha Emerges as a Digital Stronghold for Jio Reliance Jio has reinforced its commanding lead in Odisha’s telecom market, achieving unprecedented subscriber growth and network expansion in September 2025. According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio added over 1.96 lakh new mobile subscribers during the month—outpacing all competitors by…
From Agrarian State to Coastal Powerhouse Odisha is scripting a new chapter in its development story. Once defined by agriculture and frequent natural calamities, the state is now emerging as a major industrial and maritime hub on India’s eastern seaboard. With a strong focus on port-led growth, logistics, and blue economy initiatives, Odisha has drawn over ₹50,000 crore…
