Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
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
Authors you can follow
More From Sujit Bisoyi
Odisha school teacher ‘beats 31 students for not touching her feet’, suspended
September 16, 2025 06:00 IST
After morning prayers, the teacher allegedly struck students of classes 6, 7, and 8, locals claimed
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Young woman gangraped at popular tourist spot in Odisha, three detained
September 15, 2025 23:55 IST
A group of youths took photos of a couple at the tourist spot and blackmailed them, after which they overpowered the couple and raped the woman, police sources said.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Fertiliser shortage triggers protest in Odisha, BJD workers clash with police
September 15, 2025 21:44 IST
Opposition party says farmers are struggling to get fertiliser, especially urea, despite CM Mohan Charan Majhi’s recent statement that there was no shortage
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
India-Pakistan match is like rubbing salt on wounds, says widow of Pahalgam terror attack victim from Odisha
September 14, 2025 22:30 IST
‘Forget about 26 families who faced the tragedy. What about family members of soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor?’
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
How BJD has steadily lost its old guard, Naveen Patnaik’s trusted aides over the years
September 14, 2025 14:31 IST
The suspension of four-time MLA Prafulla Mallik is the latest in a series of disciplinary actions that have revealed recurring tensions in Odisha's Opposition party.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
EC orders Special Summary Revision ahead of bypoll in Odisha’s Nuapada seat
September 14, 2025 13:22 IST
‘It’s the mandate of the EC to conduct summary or intensive revision before every election,’ an official said
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Civil service topper from Odisha arrested for ‘taking Rs 15,000 bribe’
September 13, 2025 07:11 IST
Vigilance dept says Aswini Kumar Panda was caught while allegedly taking a bribe after a man who wanted a land conversion approached the authorities with a complaint against him
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
BJD veteran Prafulla Mallik suspended, days after 2 other senior leaders resigned from party
September 12, 2025 10:48 IST
The former Odisha minister was among a group of senior leaders who questioned the party’s style of functioning after its defeat in 2024
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Why commander’s killing in Chhattisgarh strikes at heart of Maoist movement in Odisha
September 12, 2025 07:26 IST
M Balkrishna spearheaded the Maoist movement in Odisha and was involved in almost all major Maoist-linked attacks in the state over the past 20 years, police said.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Suspecting affair, Odisha lecturer assaults wife, her friend, parades them through Puri street
September 11, 2025 19:49 IST
The woman, a teacher in Puri district, was living separately from her husband for years over a marital dispute. Her husband barged into her house on Tuesday and dragged her out along with her friend.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Why the Jagannath temple in Puri is unhappy with ISKCON rath yatras
September 11, 2025 19:20 IST
The 12th-century temple in Puri is considered the main seat of Lord Jagannath. The annual rath yatra here attracts lakhs of devotees. ISKCON conducts its own yatras (ceremonial processions) separately. Here's what the dispute is.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
V-P poll abstention: Amid BJD handwringing, another senior leader quits party
September 10, 2025 08:57 IST
Ex-RS MP N Bhaskar Rao, who has considerable influence in tribal-dominated Rayagada, questions way BJD is being run; voices what many feel
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Vice-President election: In boost to NDA’s Radhakrishnan, BJD to abstain from voting
September 08, 2025 16:40 IST
A majority of senior BJD leaders favoured voting against the NDA nominee while leaving it to Naveen Patnaik to take the final call, who opted for an “escape route”
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Probing FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Odisha police seek financial details of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation
September 08, 2025 07:15 IST
The notice is in connection with a case filed against Rahul Gandhi on February 7 for threatening India’s sovereignty, unity and integrity. The case pertains to a speech that Gandhi made during inauguration of new Congress headquarters in New Delhi in January.
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Minor murdered at madrasa in Odisha for threatening to expose sexual abuse; 5 students arrested
September 07, 2025 16:24 IST
The victim was found dumped in a water tank near the madrasa in Odisha. According to the police, the victim had been enduring sexual abuse at the hands of the suspects for six months.
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
It’s Puri Jagannath temple vs ISKCON as differences emerge over Rath Yatra timing
September 06, 2025 20:45 IST
Temple administration threatens legal action if yatras are not conducted in accordance with scriptures and traditions.
Sat, Sep 06, 2025
Alarm bells in Odisha over new voter IDs with recently corrected age to claim pension
September 06, 2025 07:15 IST
Officials in the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) said voter ID is among the documents required to be enrolled under the state’s pension schemes.
Sat, Sep 06, 2025
Queue-based darshan system soon at Puri Jagannath Temple
September 03, 2025 21:24 IST
The newly formed temple managing committee – set up by the BJP state government which came to power in June 2024 – has approved a proposal in this regard.
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Porsche, Mini Cooper, Honda: Luxury cars, superbikes seized after ED raids Odisha businessman
September 01, 2025 09:00 IST
The agency searched two premises of businessman Shakti Ranjan Dash on August 30 in Bhubaneswar, including his residence and his business.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
Working at construction site in Bengaluru, 19-year-old tribal from Odisha gets a call: You’ve cracked NEETSubscriber Only
August 31, 2025 08:00 IST
Son of a small-time farmer from Mudulidhiah village in Odisha’s Khurda district, Shubham Sabar is the oldest of four siblings. He has secured admission at the Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Berhampur
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Patnaik writes to Nadda as urea shortage looms in OdishaSubscriber Only
August 30, 2025 12:10 IST
State-run cooperatives continue to see long queues, with reports of farmers holding protests in many parts. In Koraput, farmers claim the shortage has forced farmers to turn to the open market, driving up fertilizer prices.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
The burglar with a YouTube channel and a motivational message – stay away from crime
August 29, 2025 07:01 IST
On Thursday, Bhubaneswar Police arrested a ‘motivational’ speaker who ran a YouTube channel ‘Change Your Life’.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Wall collapse at Cuttack railway station hits train services
August 27, 2025 18:16 IST
Officials said there were no reports of casualties or major injuries, and multiple rescue teams were clearing the debris from the platform and the track.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
YouTuber swept into 175-metre Duduma waterfall in Odisha, search enters 4th day
August 26, 2025 19:36 IST
According to the preliminary investigation, police said Kundu was not familiar with the terrain and may have misjudged the rising water level, leading to the mishap.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Has VK Pandian bounced back in BJD? Amid his reappearance with Naveen Patnaik, buzz growsSubscriber Only
August 23, 2025 17:54 IST
BJD insiders say after quitting politics Pandian might be shying away from the party's daily affairs but “his role still remains key to its decision-making”
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us