As the new BJP government under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi takes the reins in Odisha, a fresh approach to economic development is imperative. One of the most promising avenues for achieving this is through fostering a robust startup ecosystem. The dynamics of startups in Odisha, coupled with the state’s supportive policies, present a unique opportunity…
India, home to the fifth-largest coal reserves globally, has achieved a significant reduction in its dependence on imported coal over the past decade. As the second-largest consumer of coal worldwide, India’s economic growth has driven substantial demand, particularly for industries requiring coking and high-grade thermal coal, which are not abundantly available domestically. Historically, India’s coal…
The newly formed BJP government in Odisha has named Manoj Ahuja, a 1990-batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre, as the state’s new chief secretary following the retirement of Pradeep Kumar Jena on June 30. Alongside his role as chief secretary, Ahuja has also been appointed as the secretary of the general administration department. Hailing from…
The long-standing occupancy of various posts at Odisha’s Lok Seva Bhawan by Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers has come under scrutiny, with allegations that several officials have been deeply involved in party activities. Questions have arisen regarding whether these positions were retained due to merit or political favoritism, particularly following the recent formation of the…
San Francisco, CA – June 26, 2024 – OpenAI, the research company behind the popular large language model ChatGPT, has announced a delay in the launch of its much-anticipated Voice Mode feature. Initially slated for a late June alpha rollout, the company now states it needs “one more month” to refine the technology before releasing…
The internal discord within the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has escalated, with growing calls for the resignation of its president, Sarat Pattanayak, following the party’s recent electoral defeat. Senior Congress leader Panchanan Kanungo voiced his opinion that the OPCC chief should step down due to the party’s poor performance in the general elections. “I…
The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar could be on the cusp of privatization, according to national media reports. These reports suggest the Indian government is considering handing over the management of 11 airports, including Bhubaneswar, Indore, Raipur, and Trichy, to private entities. The move towards privatization aims to accelerate infrastructure development and improve…
A massive land scam involving government property in Odisha has come to light, with former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director M Nageswara Rao alleging that influential figures, including IAS and IPS officers, are implicated. The alleged scam centers around a 7.5-acre plot of government land (plot no- 321) located near the National Highway in…
