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.
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...
IIMC and IIMCAA Must Collaborate to Upskill Journalists: Prof. Anand Pradhan
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni association, the IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA), must collaborate more closely to enhance the skills of media professional, said Prof. Anand...
NALCO Contributes ₹10.10 Crore to Koraput SLN Medical College & Hospital
As part of its CSR initiative and commitment to sustainable development, Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has extended a financial contribution of ₹10.10 Crore to Saheed Laxman Nayak...
ECoR General Manager Honors Four Railway Employees for Exemplary Vigilance
In recognition of their outstanding performance, alertness, and vigilance while on duty, four railway employees were felicitated by the East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal. The ceremony...
WATCO Wins “Technology Sabha Award 2025”
Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO), under the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, has been honoured with the prestigious "Technology Sabha Award 2025" in the Enterprise Application category...
OSRTC & CRUT Take Major Steps to Boost Public Transportation Safety in Bhubaneswar
To boost public transportation safety and efficiency, Principal Secretary Smt. Usha Padhee reviewed the operations of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) in...
Odisha to Implement OSWAS in All Urban Local Bodies by April 2025
All the ULBs including Municipal Corporations of the state will be connected to the Odisha State Workflow Automation System (OSWAS). The State Housing and Urban Development Department has informed all...
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