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.
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...
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...
Pain Free Odisha Organizes Walkathon to Raise Awareness on Ankylosing Spondylitis
To mark Ankylosing Spondylitis Day, Pain Free Odisha, in collaboration with Health Village Hospital, organised a Walkathon in Bhubaneswar aimed at spreading awareness about Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) — a chronic...
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...
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