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Auto Driver Falls from Ekdali Mahanadi Bridge, Rescue Operation Underway
Cuttack: An auto-rickshaw driver fell from the Ekdali Mahanadi Bridge into the Mahanadi River on Saturday while returning after taking his wife towards...
BJD Escalates MMDR Act Opposition, Questions Odisha’s Mineral Revenue and Financial Rights
Bhubaneswar: The political dispute over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, is gaining momentum in Odisha, with the opposition...
Odisha’s Offshore Gas Discovery: Can India Reduce Its Dependence on Imported Energy?
A natural gas discovery off Odisha’s coast has brought an important question back into focus for India: can the country gradually reduce its...
Odisha’s Semiconductor Ambition: Can It Help Build India’s Next Global Technology Hub?
For years, Odisha’s industrial story has been told through iron ore, steel plants, coal and power. These industries have helped build the state’s...
India’s Economy Is Growing. Why Does the Household Budget Still Feel Tight?
India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in the April–June 2026 quarter, according to Reuters’ report on August 31, citing government data. The growth was...
Odisha Has Announced Big Investments. Where Are the Jobs?
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has once again announced investment proposals worth thousands of crores, along with the promise of creating employment opportunities for lakhs of...
Koraput Coffee Reaches the BRICS Summit. Can the Recognition Help Farmers Earn More?
Bhubaneswar: Coffee grown by tribal farmers in Odisha’s Koraput district reached the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13....
