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16 Naxalites killed, two jawans injured in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Sukma, 29/1: At least 16 Naxalites were killed, and two security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on SaturdaThe gunfight broke out in the morning hours in a forest under the Kerlapal police station area where a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, an official said….

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OPGC Pioneers Sustainable Ash Transportation with First BTAP Rake under Liberalized Special Freight Train Operator (LSFTO) Scheme

IB Thermal, March 28, 2025: Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC), has achieved a major milestone in sustainable ash utilization by inducting its first dedicated BTAP (Bogie Tank Alumina Powder) wagon rake under Indian Railways’ Liberalized Special Freight Train Operator (LSFTO) Scheme. This marks the first time in Odisha that a power producer is using fully…

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Collaborative Teaching in Action at KIIT

Bhubaneswar :Academic exchanges between universities across borders are often seen through the lens of cultural exposure, research collaborations, and short-term visits. However, the 18-member delegation from the University of Washington-Bothell (UWB), currently on a 10-day visit to KIIT and KISS has moved beyond these traditional exchanges. Their visit has exemplified a new model that prioritizes…

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Adani Foundation Enhances Rural Infrastructure Ensuring Better Connectivity and Safe Drinking Water

Dhamra, 28.03.2025: The Dhamra Foundation, the CSR wing of Dhamra Port, is committed to uplifting communities in the port peripheral area through a diverse range of initiatives aimed at enhancing well-being and fostering sustainable development. From healthcare services to livelihood support, from empowering farmers to strengthening children education, and from infrastructure development to ensuring access to…

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AM/NS India commences land acquisition to set up integrated steel plant in Andhra Pradesh

Mumbai/ Amaravati, March 28, 2025: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today announced the beginning of the acquisition of a land parcel in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its plans to set up a state-of-the-art integrated steel plant in Rajayapeta. The initial payment for acquiring the land has been made, and possession is…

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Pastor Bajinder Singh found guilty in 2018 sexual harassment case

Chandigarh, 28/1: A local court in Punjab’s Mohali on Friday convicted self-styled Christian preacher Bajinder Singh in a 2018 sexual harassment case. The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence on April 1. Pastor Bajinder Singh had been booked on sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to sexual harassment, based on complaint filed by…

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