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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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Foodgrain fund cut: Odisha seeks Rs 14,000 crore pending subsidy from central govtSubscriber Only
February 08, 2023 01:42 IST
Stating that the state government shall be paid quarterly provisional subsidy after deduction of advance amount, the Odisha food minister said release of advance and provisional subsidy to Odisha is highly “irregular”.
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
In Odisha, BJP questions basis of appointment of retired HC judge to monitor minister’s killingSubscriber Only
February 07, 2023 17:45 IST
BJP’s state unit spokesperson Pitambar Acharya urged the Odisha government to produce the government’s request letter for appointing a judge/retired judge to monitor the probe and the Orissa HC order on the appointment of Justice J P Das.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
A turncoat and a greenhorn: BJD MLAs face heat in criminal cases filed on HC directionsSubscriber Only
February 07, 2023 09:57 IST
Bijay Shankar Das and Bhagirathi Sethy have been booked in separate cases on complaints lodged by two women, who moved HC following ‘police inaction’
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Pradhan alleges lawlessness in Odisha, cites minister’s murder, other casesSubscriber Only
February 05, 2023 19:51 IST
Talking to the media here, the union minister also took a dig at Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who holds the home portfolio, for remaining silent on the issue other than condoling the minister’s death.
Sun, Feb 05, 2023
Let DGP pray, find real motive in minister murder: Odisha BJD MLASubscriber Only
February 05, 2023 02:16 IST
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, BJD MLA from Khandapada, was referring to DGP Sunil Kumar Bansal’s remarks that no one, barring Lord Jagannath, could anticipate an incident such as killing of the minister.
Sun, Feb 05, 2023
Odisha: After HC order, cops book BJD MLA accused of skipping his own weddingSubscriber Only
February 04, 2023 03:41 IST
The case was registered following a direction from the Orissa High Court. The 29-year-old woman, who had initially lodged a complaint against the MLA on May 13 last year, had moved the court alleging police inaction on her complaint.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
Odisha minister’s killing: Mere confession not sufficient for conviction, says DGPSubscriber Only
February 03, 2023 17:35 IST
Breaking his silence of five days after the incident – which raised many questions – the DGP said it will take some more time to unravel the complete details even as some facts have come to the fore.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
Budget boost for Odisha scheme for 13 tribesSubscriber Only
February 03, 2023 14:30 IST
Union Budget outlay for vulnerable tribes mirrors Odisha government's 2015 scheme for extending wage employment, microfinance services, etc, to such groups.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Odisha Health Minister’s death: Crime Branch recovers notes written by accused cop ‘detailing motive’Subscriber Only
February 03, 2023 09:29 IST
During interrogation, the accused cop had given a lead about throwing the paper in the toilet of Airport Police Station, Jharsuguda, where the police had taken him immediately after he opened fire at the minister on Sunday, a Crime Branch official said
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Retired HC judge to monitor Crime Branch probe into killing of Odisha minister Naba Kisore DasSubscriber Only
February 01, 2023 15:34 IST
A local court on Wednesday allowed the Crime Branch to take accused ASI Gopal Das on four-day remand for further questioning.
Thu, Feb 02, 2023
Two days after minister Naba Kisore Das’s killing, Odisha govt shunts SP, SDPOSubscriber Only
February 01, 2023 04:00 IST
Even as the Crime Branch, which is probing into the murder, is yet to ascertain the motive, senior officers said accused ASI Gopal Das appears to have planned the minister's killing over some time.
Wed, Feb 01, 2023
ASI was on traffic clearance duty, clear intention to kill: FIRSubscriber Only
January 30, 2023 16:43 IST
Naba Kisore Das died in hospital on Sunday as one of the bullets fired had entered and exited his body, injuring the heart and left lung and causing massive internal bleeding.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Undoing social discrimination, exclusion of transgender persons — through jobsSubscriber Only
January 30, 2023 02:30 IST
Sahu is among 300 transgenders persons who have been engaged by the distinct administration under project Sweekruti (acceptance), an ambitious plan seeking to mainstream the transgender community through jobs.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Popular west Odisha leader, loved rifles: Who was Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das?Subscriber Only
January 29, 2023 20:53 IST
Das, whose family has a stake in the mining transportation business in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts, was among the richest ministers in the Naveen Patnaik government. He died of bullet injuries on Sunday after being shot in the chest earlier in the day by a police officer
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Odisha Health Minister Naba Kisore Das shot dead by police officerSubscriber Only
January 29, 2023 13:41 IST
Gupteswar Bhoi, Sub-Divisional Police Officer at Brajrajnagar, said the motive for the killing remains unclear and is being investigated.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Women’s quota Bill tops BJD’s agenda ahead of Parliament sessionSubscriber Only
January 28, 2023 18:21 IST
Women form the bedrock of Naveen Patnaik-led party's support base in Odisha; BJD had earlier too tried to rally support of other parties for Bill
Sat, Jan 28, 2023
KCR plans get an Odisha boost; gets tribal leader Giridhar Gamang and son, others on waySubscriber Only
January 26, 2023 13:16 IST
Giridhar Gamang, former Odisha CM, has hold in southern Odisha, which has a significant Telugu-speaking population, and 4 LS and 30 Assembly seats
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
BJP points fingers at PM Awas Yojana in Odisha, questions beneficiary listSubscriber Only
January 26, 2023 12:47 IST
As a provisional list with 9.5 lakh beneficiaries is released, BJP accuses the Naveen Patnaik govt of "denying houses" based on "political considerations”, protests across state
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Ex-Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang quits BJP; will likely join KCR’s BRSSubscriber Only
January 25, 2023 13:12 IST
Giridhar Gamang along with his son Shishir, who was also present during the meeting with KCR on January 13, are set to join BRS, though the date is yet to be finalised.
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
In Odisha’s rain-fed Malkangiri, a water scheme helps farmers grow a second cropSubscriber Only
January 25, 2023 03:57 IST
In 2019-20, the district administration started a micro-irrigation system – part of a special programme for the promotion of integrated farming – that proved to be a game-changer for farmers in the district, who now harvest at least two crops annually.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Puri’s Jagannath Temple: Why non-Hindus and foreigners can’t enter hereSubscriber Only
January 23, 2023 06:05 IST
Odisha's Governor Ganeshi Lal has said he believes foreigners should be allowed to enter the Temple. It's an old debate that has repeatedly triggered controversy — even Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was denied entry.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Former Indian hockey captain Tirkey’s medals, valuables stolen from Bhubaneswar residenceSubscriber Only
January 22, 2023 18:14 IST
“I came to know about the burglary from my caretaker who said the lock of my house was broken and things were lying scattered," Prabodh Tirkey told The Indian Express.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Eye on 2024 polls, Odisha clears inclusion of 22 castes in SEBC listSubscriber Only
January 21, 2023 18:34 IST
Though it was a long-standing demand, the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes (OSCBC), in October last year, had recommended the inclusion of the 22 castes in the SEBC list to the Naveen Patnaik government.
Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Gang rape survivor in Odisha made to wait for 12 hrs in police van for medical examinationSubscriber Only
January 21, 2023 15:11 IST
Police sources said the process of medical examination was delayed because of some coordination problem and it was not delayed intentionally.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s proposal for steel plant in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur gets nodSubscriber Only
January 20, 2023 10:12 IST
The Odisha government approved nine investment proposals worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore. The projects are expected to generate over 27,030 employment opportunities
Fri, Jan 20, 2023Journalism of Courage
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