Festive Bonus for State Workforce In a move timed perfectly with the festive season, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a three percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The revision, which raises the DA from 55% to 58%, aims to cushion employees against inflation and spread festive goodwill ahead…
Odisha’s Renewable Growth Journey Odisha has steadily positioned itself as a hub for industrial and infrastructure development, balancing economic growth with sustainable initiatives. The state has leveraged policy incentives, strategic land allocation, and a skilled workforce to attract both domestic and international investors. Over the past few years, Odisha has emerged as a preferred destination for renewable…
Vedanta’s Expanding Footprint in Odisha Over the past two decades, Vedanta Group has steadily entrenched itself in Odisha’s industrial and mining landscape, building a strong presence through its aluminium, power, and mining ventures. The state’s rich mineral reserves—especially bauxite—have made it a cornerstone of Vedanta’s ambitions to make India a global manufacturing powerhouse. Now, in its boldest…
Puri’s Transformation: Balancing Faith, Heritage, and Modernity The Odisha government has intensified its efforts to reshape Puri into a world-class heritage city, blending spirituality with sustainable urban development. Revered as the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath and one of India’s holiest pilgrimage centers, Puri is undergoing a landmark transformation aimed at preserving its religious legacy…
Political Transition in the Heart of Western Odisha Nuapada, one of western Odisha’s politically vibrant constituencies, is gearing up for a crucial by-election following the demise of sitting MLA Rajendra Dholakia in September. As the bypoll approaches, all eyes are now on his son, Jay Dholakia, who on Friday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
Tragic Incident on Medical College Campus A chilling episode unfolded on Friday evening when a second-year MBBS student from Odisha, studying at a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal, was allegedly raped within the college premises. The survivor, hailing from Jaleswar in Odisha, reportedly stepped out of the campus around 8:30 pm with a…
Odisha is charting an ambitious path toward all-round growth—one that goes beyond roads and industries to secure the very foundation of its prosperity: water. In a landmark move, the Odisha Cabinet on Thursday cleared a ₹21,147-crore package aimed at transforming the state’s water conservation, irrigation, and flood management systems. Chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…
Odisha’s Tech Leap Toward Smarter Governance Odisha is swiftly transforming into a digitally empowered state, embracing advanced technologies across governance, education, health, and environmental management. From AI-driven disaster forecasting to smart agriculture and e-governance, the eastern state is building a reputation as a forward-looking, tech-first region. Now, Odisha has taken another pioneering step — this…
Empowering Villages Through Skills and Opportunity Odisha’s industrial landscape is witnessing a quiet transformation — not just through factories and power plants, but through empowerment of its rural youth. In a landmark move, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), one of India’s leading public sector enterprises, has launched a comprehensive skill development initiative aimed at creating sustainable…
Connecting the Unconnected In a landmark achievement for digital inclusion, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has completed a massive 4G network expansion across rural and remote regions of Odisha, installing 1,665 new solar-powered telecom towers. This initiative is a major leap in bridging the state’s digital divide, connecting 2,472 previously unserved villages and bringing them…
