Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in Bhubaneswar, he provides in-depth reporting and analysis on the state’s governance, policy shifts, and the human stories that define the region's evolving narrative....Read More
Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in Bhubaneswar, he provides in-depth reporting and analysis on the state’s governance, policy shifts, and the human stories that define the region's evolving narrative.
Expertise and ExperienceRegional Political Authority: His coverage spans the long-standing tenure and eventual transition of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leadership under Naveen Patnaik to the current BJP-led administration. He is particularly noted for his "Decode Politics" and "Explained" series.
Conflict & Social Justice Beat: He provides critical, ground-level reporting on sensitive regional issues, including:
Tribal & Community Tensions: Authoritative coverage of ethnic clashes, such as those in Malkangiri between tribal groups and settlers, and their historical roots.
Internal Security: Monitoring the legal proceedings and special courts dedicated to high-profile cases involving Maoist leadership.
Social Advocacy: Investigative reporting on crimes against women, student welfare issues in institutional hostels, and the socio-economic struggles of marginalized communities.
Aug 02, 2024 14:16 IST
Lightning strikes have claimed the lives of nearly 4,000 people in Odisha in the last 11 years. The...
Fri, Aug 02, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 19:30 IST
Mamata Mahanta also resigned from the regional party. Speculation is rife that she could join the...
Thu, Aug 01, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 07:10 IST
A resident of Choudwar in Cuttack, the doctor has been identified as Bishnuprasad Chinhara. He...
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Jul 30, 2024 19:02 IST
An order issued by the state home department said that the DGP, Odisha had submitted a confidential...
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Jul 28, 2024 04:05 IST
On Friday, Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to West Bengal CM...
Mon, Jul 29, 2024
Jul 27, 2024 16:54 IST
Renaming several popular welfare schemes of previous Patnaik govt for rural poor, farmers, women...
Sat, Jul 27, 2024
Jul 26, 2024 07:10 IST
The state’s total Budget outlay was Rs 2.65 lakh crore — 15 percent over the last Budget under...
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Jul 24, 2024 14:23 IST
The BJD chief's consistent praise for his former aide, plus omissions and commissions after poll...
Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Jul 22, 2024 16:53 IST
Responding to the uproar over the issue, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said the Governor’s...
Tue, Jul 23, 2024
Jul 22, 2024 15:54 IST
Earlier, the party made surprise choices in its appointments for House posts, Congress also expects...
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Jul 21, 2024 15:33 IST
Even as Congress improved its tally in the Assembly from just nine seats in 2019 to 14 seats in...
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Jul 21, 2024 03:28 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik,...
Sun, Jul 21, 2024
Jul 20, 2024 14:18 IST
The award was first instituted by the former Naveen Patnaik govt in honour of his father and former...
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2024 11:49 IST
Odisha's renowned agriculturist Pujari passed away from age-related ailments on Saturday morning....
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2024 06:55 IST
Naveen Patnaik elected as chairman of BJD’s Parliamentary Party; leaders say they aim to counter...
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2024 06:45 IST
The BJP president was addressing Odisha unit’s first executive meeting since assuming power in...
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Jul 19, 2024 07:10 IST
With jewellery from both outer and inner chambers now moved to temporary strongrooms, the temple...
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Jul 18, 2024 07:20 IST
BJD says the party MLAs will keep close watch on the activities of departments assigned to them and...
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Jul 15, 2024 21:12 IST
Officials say transfer to state secretariat based on a request that Baikuntha Pradhan, the...
Tue, Jul 16, 2024
Jul 14, 2024 11:39 IST
The precious ornaments of sibling deities — Lords Jagannath and Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra...
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Jul 14, 2024 04:52 IST
Group of lock breakers, snake helpline members, medical teams on...
Tue, Jul 16, 2024
Jul 13, 2024 20:59 IST
Raghubar Das’s son Lalit Kumar is accused of assaulting Baikuntha Pradhan over not sending a...
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Jul 13, 2024 04:06 IST
Alleges he was slapped, kicked and punched, claims Governor's son also asked him...
Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Jul 11, 2024 18:40 IST
Former CM targets BJP govt over mishaps during Puri Rath Yatra: ‘Has never happened in its...
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Jul 11, 2024 10:06 IST
Key departments – from housing to sports to finance – see changes as CM makes his presence...
Thu, Jul 11, 2024