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Akshaya Kumar Sahoo
About the AuthorAkshaya Kumar Sahoo
With 27 years of journalistic experience at Deccan Chronicle and The Asian Age. His expertise spans politics, government, business, culture, tribal affairs, gender issues, and more.
    Odisha Reacts to Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Provocative Acts’ in KotiaNation
    Odisha Reacts to Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Provocative Acts’ in Kotia

    Minister told reporters If Kotia is targeted with ill intent or political motives, the Odisha government will take...

    30 Jan 2026 7:17 PM IST

    NIT Rourkela, ORMAS Partner To Set Up Mahua Processing Plant To Boost Tribal Livelihoods In OdishaNation
    NIT Rourkela, ORMAS Partner To Set Up Mahua Processing Plant To Boost...

    The initiative, aligned with the “Liquor to Lifestyle” programme, aims to shift the utilisation of Mahua from...

    29 Jan 2026 11:29 PM IST

    Blackbuck Census Begins in Odisha’s Ganjam DistrictNation
    Blackbuck Census Begins in Odisha’s Ganjam District

    Officials said the blackbuck census in the region was first initiated in 2011

    29 Jan 2026 6:58 PM IST

    Odisha Bandh Called By Farmers’ Body ‘A Super Flop’: Minister PatraNation
    Odisha Bandh Called By Farmers’ Body ‘A Super Flop’: Minister Patra

    Patra said the protest found no resonance among genuine cultivators

    28 Jan 2026 8:42 PM IST

    NIA Probe Begins into Bhubaneswar Blast, Wider Conspiracy SuspectedNation
    NIA Probe Begins into Bhubaneswar Blast, Wider Conspiracy Suspected

    Officials of the central agency questioned the owner of the house where the explosion occurred and several others on...

    28 Jan 2026 8:07 PM IST

    Rajya Sabha Elections: Speculation Grows Over Possible BJD–Congress Understanding in OdishaNation
    Rajya Sabha Elections: Speculation Grows Over Possible BJD–Congress...

    Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das is expected to meet BJD supremo and Leader of the...

    28 Jan 2026 7:59 PM IST

    Four Critically Injured In Bhubaneswar Blast; Police Suspect Bomb-Making MishapNation
    Four Critically Injured In Bhubaneswar Blast; Police Suspect...

    The incident took place at Azad Nagar under the jurisdiction of the Airfield police station. Among the injured were a...

    28 Jan 2026 12:30 AM IST

    Odisha Bandh On January 28: Congress Backs Farmers’ Stir, BJP Brands It ‘Manufactured Protest’Nation
    Odisha Bandh On January 28: Congress Backs Farmers’ Stir, BJP Brands...

    The farmers’ outfit said the shutdown aims to draw attention to mounting distress among cultivators and the wider...

    27 Jan 2026 9:03 PM IST

    5-Year-Old Assaulted at Religious Event in Odisha; Mob Thrashes AccusedCrime
    5-Year-Old Assaulted at Religious Event in Odisha; Mob Thrashes...

    Local residents immediately rushed to the spot, rescued the girl and apprehended the accused. During the ensuing...

    26 Jan 2026 7:13 PM IST

    Odisha To Establish Ai School; State Government To Sign MoU SoonNation
    Odisha To Establish Ai School; State Government To Sign MoU Soon

    The proposed AI school is part of Odisha’s broader vision to develop a secure, ethical, and responsible artificial...

    25 Jan 2026 11:38 PM IST

    Elephant Cut Into 32 Pieces in Odisha: Suspended Deputy Ranger Faces Cover-Up ChargesNation
    Elephant Cut Into 32 Pieces in Odisha: Suspended Deputy Ranger Faces...

    Elephant body cut into 32 pieces to hide electrocution death, says Odisha RCCF.

    25 Jan 2026 10:43 PM IST

    Odia Music Composer Abhijit Majumdar Passes Away At 54Nation
    Odia Music Composer Abhijit Majumdar Passes Away At 54

    Artistes, political leaders mourn loss of one of Odisha’s most influential music directors

    25 Jan 2026 10:07 PM IST

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