By Subrat Sarangi Bhubaneswar/Rayagada :Utkal Alumina International Ltd. (UAIL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco, has executed multiple developmental projects in Raulighati village under Kashipur Block of Rayagada district, making a tangible difference in villagers’ quality of life. For years, the absence of proper road connectivity had kept the village cut Continue Reading
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By Radhika Pant New Delhi, Aug. 27: This Ganesh Puja, August 27, 2025, marked a special beginning as MyProductDeal.com, a new B2B e-commerce platform, officially came into operation. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, the platform is designed to make life easier for retail shop owners, wholesalers, and business buyers by helping them order products in bulk directly […]Continue Reading
By Akshya Rout JAJPUR, AUG 26 : Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, on Tuesday, embarked on a visit to the flood-affected areas of Jajpur district, where a breach in the Kani river embankment has left nearly 40 villages submerged. As of the latest reports, the breach has hit at least 15 panchayats so […]Continue Reading
By Swagatika Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Aug. 26: The Swabhiman Odia Charitable Trust on Monay organised the Rajdhani Dance and Music Festival and Swabhiman Samman ceremony at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre, highlighting Odisha’s rich cultural heritage. The event, aimed at preserving and promoting Odia art and traditions, was a resounding success. Padma Continue Reading
By Mahendra Darjee Balangir, Aug. 26: Rajendra University recently marked the birth anniversary of the revered Odia poet Gangadhar Meher with a vibrant celebration. The event was chaired by the university’s Registrar, Sri Haraprasad Bhoi, while Dr. Sushant Kumar Panda, Head of the Odia Department, skillfully moderated the proceedings. The ceremony was graced by Continue Reading
By Swagatika Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25 : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, organised a free eye screening camp at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kashipur block of Rayagada, in collaboration with LV Prasad Eye Institute. The initiative benefitted over 165 residents from Kashipur block and nearby villages, reaffirming the company’s commitment Continue Reading
By Sukant Mohanty Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25: In a pioneering move for wildlife conservation, Odisha has introduced its first state-of-the-art elephant transport truck, designed exclusively for the safe and efficient relocation of the state’s pachyderms. The specialised vehicle, named ‘Airabat,’ has been handed over to the Angul Forest Division and will also serve other Continue Reading
By Swagatika Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25: In a chilling incident, a woman was brutally beheaded inside her home in Deogaon village under Thakurmunda block of Mayurbhanj district on Saturday evening. The victim, identified as Swami Boipai, was reportedly cooking when an unidentified assailant barged into the house and attacked her from behind with a sharp […]Continue Reading
By Akashya Rout Jajpur, Aug 22 : The political dynamics in Dharmasala Block of Jajpur district shifted significantly on Wednesday after the Block Chairman resigned following a no-confidence motion filed against him. The resignation sparked celebrations within the local BJP camp. Jubilant scenes unfolded in Jharaka and Puri, where BJP workers and party-backed public Continue Reading
By Swagatika Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Aug.22 : Aditya Birla Skill Centre set up by the Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco at Baraipali in Sambalpur, has become a launchpad for hundreds of local young men and women seeking to rewrite their life stories not through charity, but by building skill, confidence, and careers. Being set up in May […]Continue Reading
