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Sujit Bisoyi
Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent with the Indian Express and covers Odisha. His interests are in politics, policy and people’s stories. He tweets at @bisoyisujit87
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CBI files FIR, takes over Odisha police recruitment scam case
November 13, 2025 16:45 IST
The scam allegedly involved a syndicate that leaked question papers and coached candidates on select questions for Rs 25 lakh each
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
‘Take me to Odisha soon…’: Adopted by US-based woman 8 years ago, 21-year-old alleges torture, conversion bid
November 13, 2025 08:20 IST
The woman, seen speaking both in English and Odia, has alleged physical and mental torture by her foster mother. The woman, who identified herself as Puja, further accused her adoptive mother of forcing her to convert to Christianity.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
‘In govt system, if new experiment fails, officers order action, but my suggestion is…’: Gadkari’s pitch to researchers, engineers
November 07, 2025 19:37 IST
For qualitative transformation in road engineering, Gadkari stressed the need for constant research and expeditious decision-making in a transparent manner.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
‘He went to Sudan for better pay’: Family of abducted Odisha man seeks govt help
November 05, 2025 07:00 IST
CM Majhi directs senior officers to coordinate with MEA, Indian Embassy to ensure Adarsh Behera’s safe return
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
In blow to BJD, key face crosses over to BJP as Patnaik hits campaign trail
November 04, 2025 09:03 IST
The BJD's IT cell head and MP Amar Patnaik's defection is seen as the BJP's calculated move, which held his induction to counter Naveen Patnaik’s Nuapada bypoll push
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
In maiden rally as LoP, Naveen Patnaik makes ‘vote chori’ charge against BJP
November 03, 2025 16:20 IST
The BJD chief's remarks were aimed at late BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia's son Jay Dholakia, who switched to the BJP ahead of the bypoll and is now contesting on a saffron party ticket.
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
Odisha police recruitment scam ‘mastermind’ arrested on his way to cross Nepal border
November 02, 2025 12:20 IST
Shankar Prusty is accused of being the leader of a syndicate involved in the leak of the SI recruitment exam question paper. He has been on the run for a month.
Mon, Nov 03, 2025
Odisha takes maiden step in semiconductor manufacturing
November 02, 2025 09:00 IST
CM performs groundbreaking ceremony for SiCSem’s compound semiconductor production plant, the first in the country, entailing investment of Rs 2,067 crore
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
Odisha boy dies after swallowing pin at school, family cries foul
October 30, 2025 21:02 IST
The school headmaster has denied allegations of any negligence and said an investigation into the matter would reveal all the details.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
How Odisha become a model state in handling cyclonesSubscriber Only
October 28, 2025 18:46 IST
Odisha, with more than 480km-long coastline along the Bay of Bengal, is vulnerable to cyclones, as experts said the state was hit by about 110 cyclones between 1891 and 2020
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Montha landfall near Kakinada today: Alert in Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu as cyclone closes in
October 28, 2025 03:01 IST
Respective administrations have evacuated people from the coastal villages across the three states and moved them to make-shift camps.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Odisha to evacuate 32,000 people amid heavy rainfall alert; 32 trains cancelled
October 27, 2025 14:03 IST
Odisha Cyclone Montha Rain, Weather Forecast Today: Districts like Koraput and Malakangiri have already started receiving rainfall, which is likely to intensify on Tuesday, officials said.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
East coast braces for rough weather as Cyclone Montha develops today
October 26, 2025 21:29 IST
Heavy rain expected over coastal Andhra, TN and Odisha; cyclone to strengthen into severe storm on Tuesday as it makes landfall near Andhra's Kakinada
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Its former MLA arrested in murder case, BJD cries vendetta, hits the streets in protest
October 24, 2025 07:20 IST
BJD sources said Thursday’s rally, attended by senior leaders from Bhubaneswar, was a show of strength. The regional party alleged that the BJP government in Odisha had launched vendetta politics to target opposition leaders.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
From friends to foes, to murder, the two Pandas at the heart of an Odisha political battleSubscriber Only
October 23, 2025 09:00 IST
Their camaraderie began in Youth Congress and survived early setbacks. But growing ambitions and different political paths could have led here -- murder of BJP leader Pitabash Panda, and ex-BJD MLA Bikram Panda's arrest
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Old enmity, lingering case and 2 hired gunmen – how police cracked BJP leader’s murder that shook Odisha
October 23, 2025 08:00 IST
On October 6, BJP leader Pitabash Panda was shot dead by some unknown assailants. Bikram Panda, a former MLA from Berhampur, and former city mayor Siba Shankar Das are among 12 people arrested in the case.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Odisha govt orders CBI probe into police SI recruitment ‘scam’
October 22, 2025 21:40 IST
The Crime Branch of Odisha Police, which is currently investigating the case, has so far arrested 123 people including 114 aspirants for the police SI job.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Former BJD MLA Bikram Panda arrested for BJP leader’s ‘murder’ in Odisha
October 22, 2025 13:54 IST
Lawyer Pitabash Panda was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants near his Berhampur residence late on October 6. The killing sparked widespread anger.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
‘Significant development’ in probe into Odisha BJP leader’s murder: Police
October 21, 2025 18:23 IST
Over 100 people have been questioned and some detained, police said. However, no arrests have been made in the case yet.
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
Bhubaneswar minor rape case: Probe into minor’s sexual assault busts open inter-state sex racket
October 19, 2025 07:40 IST
The case began on October 16 after police received a report of the alleged rape and registered a case of sexual assault under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
More skeletons tumble out in Odisha SI paper leak: Rooms booked for 110 aspirants in Bengal while 114 were taken to Andhra
October 17, 2025 16:33 IST
According to the Odisha Crime Branch, it appears that aspirants were likely being taken to Digha in West Bengal to be coached on “selected questions”
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Questions over his health and succession plan become louder, Naveen Patnaik defiant: ‘Will serve till the end’
October 17, 2025 06:47 IST
BJD sources say Patnaik’s words are a clear indication that he intends to remain at the helm of the party. The messaging is also significant amid recent dissent among some leaders over certain decisions.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
After surprise setback ahead of bypoll, BJD bets on ‘outsider’ ex-minister
October 16, 2025 07:00 IST
This week, the party was struck a blow when Jay Dholakia, son of late MLA Rajendra Dholakia, switched sides. While the party claims Dalit leader Chhuria would help ‘connect with the grassroots’, many leaders express reservations.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Explained: Sub-inspector recruitment ‘scam’ in Odisha, with over 120 arrests madeSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 10:22 IST
The police crime branch said that it prima facie found an “organised criminal syndicate” that planned to subvert the examination process.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
BJD leader’s death prompted an Odisha bypoll. His son now joins BJP, setting up a litmus test for both partiesSubscriber Only
October 11, 2025 17:59 IST
Development comes as jolt for Naveen Patnaik’s party, who had so far assumed it would field Rajendra Dholakia’s son Jay as its candidate for the Nuapada byelection
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