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.
Vedanta Aluminium Reinforces Safety-First Culture with Annual Mines Safety Fortnight
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to safe mining operations by organising the latest edition of Annual Mines Safety Fortnight (AMSF) from 2nd to 15th December...
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...
Vedanta Aluminium Empowers Differently-Abled Persons in Odisha with Mobility and Hearing Aids
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community development by providing mobility and hearing assistive devices to differently-abled persons in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of...
Vedanta Lanjigarh Recognizes Academic Achievers of DAV Vedanta International School Under its Flagship Merit Scholarship Award
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirming its commitment to education and youth empowerment, recognized the academic excellence of students at DAV Vedanta International School, Lanjigarh. A total of...
‘Shishu Sanjeevani’ to Boost Fortified Nutrition Support Across Anganwadi Centres
Bhubaneswar, 6th December 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of Aluminium, has reinforced its commitment to early childhood well-being with the launch of Shishu Sanjeevani, a fortified nutritional supplement programme across...
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...
Vedanta Organises Winter Preparedness Drive Across Sundargarh and Jharsuguda
Vedanta Aluminium organised a winter preparedness drive in the Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha, distributing warm winter blankets to people in need. The initiative reached out to more than...
WASH Initiative: 30 Water Purification Units Across Koraput Schools Benefits 3K Students
Vedanta Aluminium has improved access to safe drinking water for school children in Odisha by installing 30 water purification units in schools across Kodingamali, Koraput district. This initiative benefits more...
Vedanta Lanjigarh facilitates NCC induction at DAV Vedanta International School
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has taken a pioneering step in empowering youth by facilitating the induction of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) program at DAV Vedanta International...
Vedanta Enhances Early Childhood Learning Across Communities
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its commitment to early childhood education by providing learning aid kits to more than 450 children across 40 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs)...
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