Odisha has emerged as the frontrunner in implementing the Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). The state has utilised 83% of its allocated funds, earning high praise from Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a nationwide review meeting. Efficient Use of Central Funds The programme, launched in FY 2021-22…
The Odisha government has announced a sweeping reshuffle across its police administration, reassigning several senior officers to new postings. The changes, notified by the Home Department on Thursday, aim to inject fresh momentum into law enforcement and strengthen oversight in key divisions, including Commissionerate Police, Vigilance, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), and State Police Headquarters. New…
The Controversial Polavaram Project The Polavaram multipurpose irrigation project on the Godavari River has remained at the heart of a long-standing inter-state dispute. While Andhra Pradesh champions it as a lifeline for irrigation and drinking water, neighboring states, especially Odisha and Chhattisgarh, have consistently raised alarm over its environmental and humanitarian costs. Odisha’s biggest worry…
A Home for Odias in the National Capital The Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi has long served as a bridge between the state and its citizens in the national capital, providing both accommodation and cultural representation. Now, with a new facility under construction in Chanakyapuri—the heart of Delhi’s diplomatic enclave—Odisha is preparing to showcase its…
A Life Rooted in Simplicity, Raised to Greatness Sambalpur awoke to a deep void today as Binod Kumar Pasayat, the celebrated Sambalpuri playwright, poet, and lyricist, breathed his last at the age of 89. A Padma Shri awardee, Pasayat passed away at his residence near Sen Park in Sambalpur on Wednesday morning, after battling age-related ailments. His departure marks the…
Renewed Push for India–Korea Steel Partnership In a development that could reshape India’s steel landscape, JSW Steel, the flagship of the JSW Group, and South Korea’s Posco Holdings have taken a decisive step toward building a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India. Odisha, with its rich mineral base and strategic location,…
NALCO’s Role in Odisha and India’s Economy National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, is one of India’s crown jewels in the metals and mining sector. Established in 1981, the Navratna PSU has been pivotal not only to Odisha’s industrial landscape but also to the nation’s economic growth, supplying aluminium for critical industries such…
A Disturbing Incident In a shocking episode that has triggered national outrage, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sulata Deo revealed that she received explicit rape and death threats on Facebook from a Mahindra Group employee. The accused, identified as Satyabrata Nayak, allegedly posted the threats in response to Deo’s comments on the recent Puri burn…
A Life Rooted in Nature In an age where material wealth often outweighs concern for the environment, one man from Odisha has quietly redefined the meaning of true prosperity. For over four decades, Gunthiram Jena, a humble daily wage earner from Jajpur district, has been dedicating his meager earnings and boundless energy to the cause…
Rising as an Aviation Powerhouse Odisha is steadily positioning itself on the global map not just for mineral wealth and industrial growth but also for its expanding aviation infrastructure. With a vision to transform Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar into a world-class aviation hub, the state is embarking on an ambitious journey. The upcoming Rs…
