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TPSODL Expands Power Infrastructure in Koraput, Lighting Up Odisha’s Tribal Heartland

Berhampur, August 2025: TP Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) is strengthening the electricity network in Koraput district through extensive infrastructure development, network augmentation and modernisation of power systems. The initiatives are designed to ensure reliable, safe and future-ready electricity supply to households, institutions and industries across the district. Nestled in the Eastern Ghats, Koraput is…

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KIIT-DU Signs MoU with Indian Air Force to Support Education of Air Warriors and Their Wards

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: KIIT-DU today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to facilitate higher education opportunities for serving and retired personnel of the IAF, as well as their wards in both engineering and medical programmes.  The agreement was formalized between Air Vice Marshal Harjit S Sidana, VSM, Assistant Chief…

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Vedanta Aluminium Marks National Sports Day 2025, Celebrates 300 Young Athletes Across India

Bhubaneswar;29thAugust 2025:On National Sports Day 2025, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship by recognising the achievements of over thousandsof young athletes trained and supported through its grassroots initiatives. The company is nurturing a vibrant sporting culture by promoting grassroots talent, strengthening community engagement, and enhancing employee well-being. Across Odisha and…

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PM Modi holds talks with Japan Parliament Speaker on India-Japan ties

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga and group of Members of Parliament from Japan on friendly relations between India and Japan.PM Modi said that their talks also focused on AI, technology, economy among other aspects of bilateral cooperation.In a post on X, he said, “I had a wonderful meeting…

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Pregnant Woman’s Mysterious Death In Cuttack: Hubby, Father-In-Law Held

Cuttack: A seven-month pregnant woman died under mysterious circumstances at Nuapatna village under Tigiria police station in Cuttack.The deceased woman identified as Kalpana Dutta was married to Dipak Dutta nine years ago. The couple had a seven-year-old daughter and Kalpana was 7 months pregnant. On learning that Kalpana was unwell and hospitalized, her family members…

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Odisha Likely To Witness Heavy Rainfall In September As IMD Forecasts Two Low Pressure Systems

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating that Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall in September, with two low-pressure systems expected to form over the Bay of Bengal.According to the regional weather department’s prediction, the first low-pressure system may develop around September 3 over the northwest Bay of Bengal and move…

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Five dead, several missing as Uttarakhand hit by cloudbursts again

Lucknow, 29/8: Five people were killed and many injured while several others went missing in a spate of cloudbursts that hit some villages in Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Tehri districts in Uttarakhand late on Thursday night. According to the reports, a woman died after she was buried under the debris at Tendwal village in Rudraprayag…

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Techie-turned-Panipuri seller held in dowry death case in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, 29/8: A man who quit his software job to sell panipuri was arrested for allegedly driving his 27-year-old wife to suicide at their residence in Suddaguntepalya, police said. According to police, the woman, identified as Shilpa Panchangamath, was found dead on Tuesday night. Her mother, Sharada, lodged a complaint alleging harassment for dowry.  

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Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S named to 2025 TIME 100 AI List

Bengaluru, 29/8: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp on Thursday announced that CEO Ravi Kumar S has been named to the 2025 TIME 100 AI list. This recognition highlights Kumar’s visionary leadership and contributions to the field of enterprise AI. The TIME 100 AI list highlights the most influential leaders, thinkers, scientists, and policymakers across various fields,…

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