Odisha Takes Swift Action Following the Death of Prakriti Lamsal The unfortunate demise of Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B. Tech student from Nepal studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), has sparked outrage and concern. The young student was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday, allegedly due to suicide. Her tragic passing…
Odisha is charting an ambitious path towards economic transformation, with the goal of becoming “Samruddha Odisha” by 2036. Presenting the state budget for 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized his government’s vision of a $500 billion economy, with a strong focus on infrastructure, agriculture, industrialization, and urban development. With an outlay of ₹2.9 lakh…
Administrative Action KIIT authorities suspended two senior hostel officials and one senior administrative officer from the International Relations Office (IRO) in connection with the incident. Additionally, two security staff members were terminated. The university set up a 24×7 control room at Campus 6 to facilitate the return of Nepali students and issued a helpline number…
A Budget Under Scrutiny The Odisha Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 was presented by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the State Legislative Assembly, outlining an ambitious plan with an outlay of Rs. 2,90,000 crores. While the government hailed it as a ‘people-friendly, development-oriented’ budget, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik was quick to…
The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has commenced the Plus Two examinations with enhanced security measures to prevent malpractice and ensure a smooth examination process. With over 3.9 lakh students appearing across various streams, the authorities have taken strict precautions to prevent question paper leaks and irregularities. This year, the CHSE has implemented…
Recent data has unveiled a distressing trend in Odisha: between 2020 and 2024, 36,420 women and 8,403 children were reported missing, with 421 women and girls falling prey to cross-border trafficking. In response, the Odisha government, law enforcement agencies, and various organizations have intensified efforts to combat human trafficking and rescue victims. Government Initiatives and…
Vigilance Raid Uncovers Three Buildings, 16 Plots, and a Cashew Processing Unit In a shocking case of alleged corruption, the Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested a government data entry operator who had amassed wealth far beyond his known sources of income. The accused, S Partha Sarathi Bisoi, an accountant-cum-data entry operator (ADEO) at Batasana gram…
Odisha is taking significant steps to address employment challenges and create new job opportunities for its youth. With thousands of vacancies across various sectors, the state government has introduced strategic initiatives aimed at boosting job creation. A major development in this direction is the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Odisha Government and…
BJP Government’s Budget and Public Expectations As the Odisha Assembly’s Budget Session commenced, all eyes were on the state government’s fiscal policies and development plans for the upcoming year. With the public expecting significant allocations for welfare, infrastructure, and economic growth, the budget aims to align with the broader vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ while addressing…
Majhi Government’s Developmental Initiatives The Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has been implementing transformative developmental schemes across various sectors. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism, the Majhi government is working towards fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Odisha….
