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.
TATA Power led Southern Odisha DISCOM takes Health Care to more than 400 tribal Villages
In a significant boost to healthcare access in Odisha's tribal belt, over 8,943 pathological tests have been conducted in 414 remote villages through TPSODL's (TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited, a...
From storytelling to saving the wild – the evolution of a man who turned his lens into a tool for change!
In the heart of Odisha’s Rayagada district was born a man whose life would bridge two worlds - Public Relations and Wildlife Conservation. Meet K. Shiva Kumar, a professional wildlife...
Odisha Discoms Launch AR/VR ‘Training on Wheels’ for Field Staff
For thousands of electricity workers across Odisha, accessing formal safety training has traditionally meant travelling long distances from remote work locations, often making regular upskilling difficult. Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms...
Vedanta Takes Essential Healthcare to Jharsuguda and Sundargarh
For many communities in Odisha’s remote villages, access to basic healthcare remains a challenge, often leading to delayed treatment and reliance on distant facilities. Bridging this gap, Vedanta Aluminium’s Coal...
Vedanta Lanjigada Empowers Women Through Tailoring Training Program
Vedanta Aluminium has strengthened its commitment to empowering women with the launch of a new tailoring training batch under its flagship Project Sakhi. Since its inception in 2015, the project...
Vedanta Aluminium Coal Mines Strengthens Youth Employability in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is strengthening youth employability in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts through its skill development initiative, VeDakshata, focused on building industry-relevant capabilities and enabling sustainable livelihood...
Chillika Puts Odisha on London’s Culinary Map
In a landmark moment for the Odia diaspora and the larger Indian community in the United Kingdom, CHILLIKA an Indian Street Food Restaurant, located in Bexleyheath, London has been recognised...
Solar Power Pays Off: Nearly 3K Ganjam Consumers Enjoy Zero Electricity Bills
Nearly 3,000 households in Ganjam district paid no electricity bills in May 2026, underscoring the growing success of rooftop solar adoption in the region. A total of 2,943 consumers recorded...
Odisha’s First Solar Didis Shine Bright with Training Success
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, marked the successful completion of the first batch of Solar Helper Training in...
Kendujhar Woman Leads by Example in Empowerment Drive
For Charulata Das, a SAHAJOG Frontline Facilitator from Kendujhar Municipality, a Sambalpuri saree is much more than a piece of clothing. It is a symbol of dignity, empowerment, and the...
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