Offbeat
Explore unique and unconventional stories from Odisha and beyond. Covering inspiring initiatives, social impact, and extraordinary events, this section highlights news that stands out from the ordinary.
STEP UP FOR SAFETY: Industrial Safety Awareness Marathon Makes a Mark
SPD Constructions Ltd. successfully organized the Safety Mini-Marathon Run Event 2025 on December 14, 2025, in Bhubaneswar. The event aimed to promote safety awareness and saw enthusiastic participation from approximately...
A Farmer’s Daughter from Odisha Who Turned a Chance Encounter into a Sporting Future
Rachana Majhi’s journey begins in the quiet rhythms of Chanalima village in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, where her days once revolved around school, house chores, and helping her mother cultivate their...
Young Innovators from DAV Vedanta International School Win Statewide Ideathon with AI Solution for the Visually Impaired
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of two young innovators from DAV Vedanta International School, Lanjigarh—Lokesh Lal Majhi and Amay Prasad Mahakud, both of...
‘SURAVI’ Children’s Festival Nurtures Young Talent in Rural Odisha
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, extended its support to the ‘SURAVI’ Children’s Festival in Sundargarh district. Organized by the School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, the...
Project Vidya Transforms Lives in Kuraloi
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its commitment to advancing quality education through Project Vidya by deploying 10 additional teachers across 10 government schools in the Kuraloi...
21 Young Archers from Kalahandi Qualify for Odisha State Open Archery Meet 2025
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is supporting young archers from Kalahandi district through its flagship Sports Training Initiative in Lanjigarh. Recently, 21 of these athletes (12 male and...
Rediscovering Kumbheswar Temple: A Heritage Lover’s Delight
The latest edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) brought together 30 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha to explore the rich history and architecture of Kumbheswar Temple in Deopada village....
Malabar Group allocates Rs 150 crore to scale up its CSR Initiatives in 2025-26
Malabar Group, India’s leading business conglomerate and the parent company of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, has allocated INR 150 crore in 2025-26 for scaling up its CSR initiatives focused on...
Kalahandi MP Urged to Expedite Gram Sabha for Sustainable Industrial Growth
In a continued push that has now intensified, local leaders and Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members from the Lanjigarh region gathered under the banner of Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad...
Infra upgrade strengthens uninterrupted electricity for Army Air Defence College in Gopalpur
TPSODL Powers Up Army Air Defence College with Major Upgrade TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has successfully upgraded a critical 33 KV power line supplying the Army Air Defence...
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