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.
40K Consumers in Ganjam to Benefit from Stronger Power Network
A major milestone in Ganjam’s power infrastructure was achieved with the commissioning of a new 33KV line from the Hinjili Grid Sub-Station to the Sheragada Primary Sub-Station. The project was...
Vedanta Partners with District Health Department to Advance Early Detection of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia in Kalahandi
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has partnered with the District Health Department, Government of Odisha, under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, to strengthen screening and early...
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...
Lanjigarh Skills Training Centre Secures 93% Job Placement for 21st F&B Batch in Kalahandi
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, through its flagship skills training initiative in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, has successfully completed the 21st batch of food & beverage (F&B) training, achieving an...
From Street Plays to Policy Pleas: Kalahandi Villagers Rally for Mining Over Imports
Villagers from Narla, Kalahandi, staged street plays in Ullisirka, Narla, and Samarkata, calling for local bauxite mining and an end to costly imports. Despite holding over 5 billion tonnes of...
Fitness-cum-amusement park benefits 700+ tribal students in Rayagada school
Vedanta Aluminium has developed a dedicated fitness-cum-amusement park for 700 students of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama School in Hatamuniguda, Rayagada. The park, equipped with a variety of play and fitness facilities,...
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...
Over 650 Teachers Empowered with Pedagogical Skills in Lakhanpur to Shape Future-Ready Students
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, has taken a significant step toward enhancing grassroots education by hosting a Block Level one-day teachers’ orientation program in collaboration with the Block Education...
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...
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