How Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s administration is positioning the state as India’s next industrial powerhouse through record-breaking investments, policy reforms, and a $1.5 trillion economy vision How the Majhi government is transforming the state into India’s next investment hub through policy reforms and strategic economic initiatives A Year of Economic Transformation Nearly a year…
Odisha has emerged as one of India’s top performers in post-pandemic economic recovery, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6% in its gross state domestic product (GSDP) between FY20 and FY25, according to a recent report by India Ratings. The eastern state has made remarkable progress in manufacturing, with its share increasing…
In a significant development for healthcare in Odisha, the state has officially integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), extending health insurance coverage to approximately 1 crore families or around 3.52 crore people across the state. The implementation was marked by the distribution of co-branded cards that combine the national AB-PMJAY scheme…
In the eastern corner of India, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Odisha, traditionally known for its ancient temples and mineral wealth, is now making headlines for a different reason – its burgeoning startup ecosystem. With over 1,300 registered startups and counting, the state is rapidly emerging as Eastern India’s answer to the country’s established…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appointed Rekha Gupta, MLA-elect from Shalimar Bagh, as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. Gupta will take the oath of office on Thursday, February 20, at Ram Leela Ground, with the event expected to host high-profile dignitaries, celebrities, and party supporters. Meanwhile, BJP MP-elect Parvesh Verma, who defeated…
Union Minister Giriraj Singh announced plans to develop Odisha as the silk hub of India, with support from the Odisha government and the Central Silk Board. Speaking at the BJP state headquarters on Tuesday, the Union Textiles Minister highlighted Odisha’s vast potential in silk production and the handloom sector. Currently, India produces 132 metric tonnes…
Odisha Yatri, the state’s first-of-its-kind government-backed mobility app, has crossed one lakh rides within just 45 days of its launch, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s urban transportation landscape. Launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the app has quickly gained traction among commuters in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, who are drawn to its safety, transparency,…
The controversy surrounding the tragic suicide of a 20-year-old Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University has intensified, with Odisha police arresting five individuals, including three university officials and two security guards. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct and manhandling of Nepali students who were protesting the incident. The arrested individuals have…
Tesla has finalized locations for its first showrooms in India, marking a major step forward in the company’s long-delayed plans to enter the world’s third-largest automobile market. The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) giant has secured spaces in New Delhi’s Aerocity and Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) for its flagship stores, reported Reuters. This development comes…
In a significant move towards tackling urban flooding, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Roorkee to develop a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan – Vision 2050. This initiative aims to create a long-term, climate-resilient drainage system to prevent flooding and waterlogging in the city, which has become a persistent…
