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.
Oct 23, 2025 09:00 IST
Their camaraderie began in Youth Congress and survived early setbacks. But growing ambitions and...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Oct 23, 2025 08:00 IST
On October 6, BJP leader Pitabash Panda was shot dead by some unknown assailants. Bikram Panda, a...
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Oct 22, 2025 21:40 IST
The Crime Branch of Odisha Police, which is currently investigating the case, has so far arrested...
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Oct 22, 2025 13:54 IST
Lawyer Pitabash Panda was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants near his Berhampur...
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Oct 21, 2025 18:23 IST
Over 100 people have been questioned and some detained, police said. However, no arrests have been...
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
Oct 19, 2025 07:40 IST
The case began on October 16 after police received a report of the alleged rape and registered a...
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
Oct 17, 2025 16:33 IST
According to the Odisha Crime Branch, it appears that aspirants were likely being taken to Digha in...
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025 06:47 IST
BJD sources say Patnaik’s words are a clear indication that he intends to remain at the helm of...
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Oct 16, 2025 07:00 IST
This week, the party was struck a blow when Jay Dholakia, son of late MLA Rajendra Dholakia,...
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Oct 14, 2025 10:22 IST
The police crime branch said that it prima facie found an “organised criminal syndicate” that...
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Oct 11, 2025 17:59 IST
Development comes as jolt for Naveen Patnaik’s party, who had so far assumed it would field...
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Oct 10, 2025 19:41 IST
When questioned, he reportedly claimed to be from the police’s special branch. Unable to produce...
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Oct 09, 2025 19:01 IST
Usually held from October 2, the padayatra was delayed by a week this year due to the festive...
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Oct 08, 2025 10:56 IST
A senior BJP leader admitted that what had happened was “an alarm bell”, and that the...
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Oct 08, 2025 10:00 IST
A clash that began with objections to the loud music being played during a Durga Puja immersion...
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Oct 08, 2025 08:20 IST
Pitabas Panda was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants near his home in Odisha’s...
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Oct 07, 2025 00:11 IST
Sources said two bike-borne assailants opened fire at Pitabas Panda at around 10 pm...
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
Oct 06, 2025 14:49 IST
Sunday's violence occurred during a motorcycle rally by groups of men seeking support for the...
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
Oct 06, 2025 07:10 IST
Sunday’s incidents came a day after a clash erupted during Durga idol immersion. Police personnel...
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Oct 05, 2025 07:39 IST
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB), which was conducting the test, has already postponed...
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
Oct 04, 2025 17:23 IST
Six people were arrested in the aftermath of the violence. Former Chief Minister Naveed Patnaik...
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
Oct 04, 2025 07:15 IST
Odisha govt has ordered a probe into the incident and a review of security arrangements at Choudwar...
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
Oct 01, 2025 13:55 IST
The candidates had agreed to pay Rs 25 lakh each in instalments – Rs 10 lakh initially and the...
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Sep 29, 2025 19:34 IST
The Odisha Cabinet has approved amendments to the Orissa Shops and Commercial Establishments Act...
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
Sep 27, 2025 16:01 IST
Modi in Odisha cited the benefits of GST reforms that his govt implemented earlier this month. He...
Sun, Sep 28, 2025