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Vedanta Lanjigarh conducts emergency mock drill

By Odisha News Online Jan 7, 2026 108

By Our Correspondent Lanjigarh (Kalahandi), Jan. 7: Vedanta Aluminium on Tuesday conducted an emergency mock drill at its Lanjigarh alumina refinery to assess preparedness for high-risk operational scenarios and test the effectiveness of its Emergency Response Plan. The exercise was carried out at the Red Mud Pond area, where a simulated scenario involving the entrapment Continue Reading

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Smart meters, smart choices: Why Odisha must not fall behind

By Odisha News Online Jan 3, 2026 198

By Kulamani Biswal Odisha today finds itself in the midst of a loud and, at times, misleading debate on power sector reforms. A sudden rise in the number of self-proclaimed “power experts” who have no technical expertise are driving an incorrect narrative about power reforms. At the centre of the controversy is the rollout of […]Continue Reading

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Vedanta Lanjigarh organises voluntary blood donation drive, collects 247 units

By Odisha News Online Jan 3, 2026 239

By Ipsita Das Lanjigarh, Jan.3: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently organized a voluntary blood donation camp at its Lanjigarh operations in collaboration with the Odisha Blood Centre, Bhawanipatna. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees, business partners, and community, resulting in the collection of 247 units of Continue Reading

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PPA Marks 65th Port Foundation Day with 21st Paradip Marathon

By Odisha News Online Jan 3, 2026 158

By Pravakar Sahoo Paradip, Jan.3: Paradip Port Authority observed its 65th Port Foundation Day with the successful conduct of  the 21st Paradip Marathon 2026 on Saturday. The event was organised by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of PPA and flagged off from Hanuman Temple Square by the Chief Guest, Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, in […]Continue Reading

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Odisha to Host 4th Edition of Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026

By Odisha News Online Jan 2, 2026 312

By Tapaswini Sahoo Bhubaneswar, Jan 2 : Odisha, widely acclaimed as the “Mineral Hub of India”, is poised to reaffirm its leadership in the mining and industrial landscape by hosting the 4th Edition of the Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026, from January 8 to 11, 2026, at Baramunda Ground, Bhubaneswar. Close on heels […]Continue Reading

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Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre athlete strikes gold at 17thSub Junior State Kho Kho Championship

By Odisha News Online Jan 1, 2026 245

By Tapaswini Sahoo Bhubaneswar, Jan1 : The Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High Performance Centre (HPC) proudly celebrated the achievement of its 13-year-old athlete, Subham Subhrajit Dalai, at the 17th Sub Junior State Kho Kho Championship 2025, held during December 26–28 in Tirtol, Jagatsinghpur. Representing Team Puri in the Boys’ category, Subham contributed significantly Continue Reading

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Smile Foundation’s Santanu Mishra honoured at BW Disrupt Social Impact 2025

By Odisha News Online Dec 31, 2025 177

By Tapaswini Sahoo NEW DELHI, DEC 31 : Santanu Mishra, Co-Founder and Executive Trustee of Smile Foundation was awarded at BW Disrupt Social Impact 2025. He was honoured for Smile Foundation’s initiatives, which are anchored in the idea that as artificial intelligence, digital ecosystems, and data-driven public infrastructure will reshape development models. Hence, the Continue Reading

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International Odissi Dance Festival: Rabindra Mandap vibrates with rhythm & thrill

By Odisha News Online Dec 30, 2025 145

Often described as an “Odissi Kumbh Mela,” the festival brought together eminent dancers from India and abroad, presenting Odissi in solo, duet and group formats. By Nalini Sahu Bhubaneswar: Rabindra Mandap reverberated with rhythm, grace and quiet intensity as the five-day International Odissi Dance Festival drew to a close on December 30, turning the city […]Continue Reading

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Balangir: JSM College marks 10th anniversary with focus on holistic student development

By Odisha News Online Dec 30, 2025 189

By Mahendra Kumar Darjee Balangir, Odisha, Dec. 30: JSM College on Tuesday celebrated its 10th anniversary with an annual function that brought together academicians, educationists and professionals, underlining the importance of holistic development and value-based education. The programme was held under the chairmanship of the college Director, C.A. Shrikant Sharma. Continue Reading

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Vedanta Aluminium Celebrates Tribal Art and Livelihoods at Chaiti Mahotsav, Rayagada

By Odisha News Online Dec 30, 2025 187

By Dr. Gourang Charan Rout Rayagada, Dec. 30: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked a vibrant presence at the annual Chaiti Mahotsav in Rayagada, reinforcing its commitment to cultural preservation and community-led development. Organised annually since 2005, Chaiti Mahotsav is a flagship cultural festival that celebrates the rich tribal heritage of Continue Reading