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FACOR Celebrates World Environment Day with Green Action and Community Engagement

Bhadark Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR), a Vedanta Group company, marked World Environment Day 2025 with a series of impactful green initiatives, reflecting its unwavering commitment to sustainability and community development. The day commenced with the inauguration of FACOR’s Cycling Club, where employees pedalled through the lush green belt surrounding the plant, reinforcing the message…

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Elderly Woman Dies, Another Injured In Bee Attack In Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday directed a team of medical experts to submit a detailed investigation report within three days into the recent deaths of six patients at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput. The move comes in response to growing concerns over the unusual number…

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NTPC Talcher Kaniha Observes World Environment Day 2025

Kaniha : NTPC Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, Kaniha, observed World Environment Day on 5th June 2025 with spirited participation and a shared resolve to support the global theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally,” under the powerful slogan #BeatPlasticPollution.  The event began with the solemn administration of the Environmental Pledge in Hindi and Odia by Shri Ch. Satya Rama Krishna, GM (O&M), and Shri Ramesh…

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Utkal Alumina observes World Environment Day-2025 A week-long awareness program on “Beat Plastic Pollution”

Rayagada | June 5, 2025: Utkal Alumina International Limited., a unit of Hindalco Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, observed World Environment Day with a series of activities and awareness programmes focused on the theme of "Beat Plastic Pollution." On June 2, the campaign was formally inaugurated with a street play performance focusing on environmental…

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3-Day Deadline To Submit Findings On Six Deaths At Koraput Hospital: Health Minister

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday directed a team of medical experts to submit a detailed investigation report within three days into the recent deaths of six patients at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput. The move comes in response to growing concerns over the unusual number…

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Stampede Case: Karnataka HC Takes Cognizance; Police Complaint Filed Against CM, Dy CM

Bengaluru: Taking cognizance of the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and sought a report from the Congress-led Karnataka government. The division bench, headed by acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar…

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Jammu and Kashmir: PM Modi to inaugurate Chenab Bridge, Flag Off Vande Bharat on June 6

Ramban: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Vande Bharat Express and inaugurate Chenab Bridge between Katra and Srinagar on June 6, marking the completion of the Katra-Sangaldan rail link project. The new route includes the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, making it a historic milestone for Indian Railways. The inauguration…

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Odisha CM advocates for citizen-centric revenue administration in state

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called for the need of a transparent, responsive, and citizen-centric revenue administration. While attending the State-Level Revenue Officers’ Conference at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Majhi strongly emphasized zero tolerance towards corruption, especially in land dealings, and warned that any irregularities—especially in tribal and scheduled caste land transactions—would…

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