Recognition for a Lifetime of Craft A distinguished Pattachitra artisan couple from Odisha—Sudhir Kumar Maharana and Urbashee Maharana—is set to be honoured in New Delhi on December 9, 2025. Sudhir will receive the Shilp Guru Award, one of India’s highest recognitions for master craftspersons, while Urbashee will be conferred the National Award in Handicrafts. Presented by…
India’s First National 7s Rugby in Baripada Mayurbhanj district in Odisha will host the inaugural Maharaja 7s National Rugby Tournament (MSCB Cup 2025) on December 13–14 at Baripada Stadium. Organized by Future Star Sports Academy, the event celebrates Maharaja legacies while fostering grassroots talent, education, and sports visibility amid India’s burgeoning rugby landscape. With teams…
Odisha’s Investment Boom Odisha has entered one of the most aggressive phases of industrial expansion in its recent history. Between April 2024 and November 30, 2025, the state approved 324 large and medium industrial projects worth ₹7,06,209 crore, with the potential to generate more than 4.57 lakh jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain highlighted that this surge,…
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…
