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SAIL Disburses Over ₹20.72 Crore to 503 Project-Affected Families as Rourkela Steel Plant Expansion Advances

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ROURKELA, ODISHA — Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible industrial development by providing more than ₹20.72 crore (approximately $2.4 million) in compensation to 503 families affected by the expansion of its Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in Odisha. The initiative forms part of the company’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) … Read more

Attempted Rape of MBA Student in Bhubaneswar: 67-Year-Old Shopkeeper Arrested

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Bhubaneswar, Odisha: In a disturbing incident that has once again raised concerns about women’s safety, a 67-year-old shopkeeper has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape an MBA student from Chhattisgarh in Bhubaneswar. According to police reports, the incident took place in the Gangapada area under the jurisdiction of the Infovalley Police Station. The accused, … Read more

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Declares 40% Interim Dividend for FY26, Appoints New Secretarial Auditor

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BENGALURU  — The Board of Directors of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), has approved a 40% interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26 and recommended the appointment of a new Secretarial Auditor for a five-year term. Interim Dividend Announced The Board declared an interim … Read more

NALCO Empowers Women Employees with Leadership Training Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

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Bhubaneswar : In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) hosted a special leadership development program exclusively for its women employees at the company’s Learning & Development (L&D) Centre of Excellence in Bhubaneswar. Titled “Redefining Leadership: Women at the Helm,” the training initiative focused on strengthening leadership capabilities, building confidence, … Read more

Auto Driver by Day, Poet by Night: Bhubaneswar’s Bipin Harichandan Dreams of Publishing His First Book

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Bhubaneswar: Navigating the crowded streets of Odisha’s capital during the day and crafting verses in the silence of the night, Bipin Harichandan leads a life shaped by perseverance and poetry. An auto-rickshaw driver by profession, Bipin has quietly built a parallel identity over the past 25 years as a dedicated Odia poet, having written more … Read more

Odisha Vigilance Seizes Record ₹4 Crore Cash After Raids on Mines Deputy Director’s Bhubaneswar Flat

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Bhubaneswar, India: In what officials are calling the largest cash recovery ever by the state’s anti-corruption agency, Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday seized more than ₹4 crore (about USD 480,000) in cash during raids at the Bhubaneswar residence of Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle. The massive haul came just hours after Mohanty was … Read more

No Bus Stops, No Shelter: Sambalpur’s Town Bus System Leaves Commuters Stranded

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Sambalpur  — Despite operating a fleet of 50 town buses, residents of Sambalpur continue to face daily hardship due to the absence of designated bus stops or passenger shelters, highlighting a critical gap in the city’s public transport infrastructure. Often described as the cultural and administrative soul of western Odisha, Sambalpur has witnessed rapid urban … Read more

Head Lice Turn Deadly: 12-Year-Old Girl Dies in Odisha After Severe Infestation

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Odisha, India: A tragic incident from India’s Odisha state has shocked health experts and parents alike, after a 12-year-old girl died due to complications caused by a severe and untreated head lice infestation. The case has raised urgent concerns about how a commonly ignored childhood problem can escalate into a life-threatening medical emergency. According to … Read more

‘We are fully ready for this’: Odisha Fire Department on high alert ahead of Cyclone Montha

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Fire Department has gone on high alert as the state braces for the impact of the potential Cyclone Montha, expected to form over the Bay of Bengal between October 27 and 29. Speaking to the media, Fire Officer Prabhat Kumar said the department has taken all precautionary measures as per the directives … Read more

Vedanta Group to Invest ₹1 Lakh Crore in Odisha, to Create Over One Lakh Jobs

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Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial growth, Vedanta Group has announced a capital investment of ₹1 lakh crore in the state, aimed at generating more than one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities. Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the state secretariat on Thursday to apprise him … Read more