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.
Somanath and Asna Crowned Champions at Pragativadi State-Level Table Tennis Championship
In a thrilling display of skill and determination at the Pragativadi State-Level Table Tennis Championship, Somanath Soumya Ranjan Subudhi from Saheed Nagar Government High School emerged as the boys’ category...
Pragativadi State-Level Inter School-College Carrom Championship Concludes with Thrilling Wins
In the Pragativadi State-Level Inter School-College Carrom Championship, D. Rahul, Saitej Maharana, and Sushree Pattnaik emerged as champions. The competition, held on Saturday at Amrut Mahotsav Hall, saw intense action...
ORERA Orders Builder to Pay Rs 22 Lakh Compensation for Delayed Flat Delivery
In a significant relief to a homebuyer, the Adjudicating Officer of the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has directed M/s Mahavir Metropolis Pvt. Ltd. to pay ₹22 lakh as...
Young Talent Shines at Pragativadi State Open Chess Championship
Aditya Jena, a Class VII student from Kalinga Nagar DAV Public School, clinched the title at the Pragativadi State Open Chess Championship held at the Pragativadi Amrut Mahotsav Hall on...
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...
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