disha reinforced its leadership in clean energy by successfully hosting the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026.Organised by the Energy Department and GRIDCO Limited, with iFOREST as Knowledge Partner, the event mobilised investment commitments worth Rs 67,000 crore, covering approximately 6.8 GW of capacity.Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo…
Bhubaneswar, 11 February 2026: Reinforcing their commitment to inclusive growth andoperational excellence, Tata Power–led Odisha DISCOMs are celebrating International Day ofWomen and Girls in Science 2026 by highlighting the critical role women professionals play acrosstheir power distribution companies (DISCOMs). From metering and network operations to trainingand quality assurance, women engineers and technicians are strengthening reliability,…
New Delhi, 10 February 2026: On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), Vedanta Limited announced that women now account for over 35% of its STEM fresher hiring, rising to 45% with leadership and management roles combined. Building on this momentum, the company is targeting over 50% women…
Bhubaneswar,10 February 2026Shri Brijesh Kumar Mishra, Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), South Eastern Circle, conducted a detailed statutory inspection of the newly constructed second railway line between Manabar and Jarati stations on 09 February 2026. The inspected section, spanning about 10 km, forms part of the Kottavalasa–Kirandul Doubling Project under Waltair Division of East Coast…
In a significant push towards industrial growth and employment generation, the Odisha government has approved 23 investment proposals worth Rs 4,111.80 crore, expected to create 9,924 jobs across the state.The approvals, cleared by the 144th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, span diverse sectors and 11 districts, highlighting…
Bhubaneswar,Date 9th Feb 2026 : Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing & Urban Development Department, today assumed additional charge as Chairperson of the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).Soon after taking over, Smt. Padhee held a detailed and meaningful discussion with senior officers and staff of IDCO. The interaction focused on the…
Burla, February 5, 2026: TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture betweenTata Power and Government of Odisha, successfully ensured uninterrupted power supply to consumers duringscheduled annual maintenance activities carried out by OPTCL at major grid substations in Sambalpur and Katapali.On February 3, 2026, OPTCL undertook annual maintenance work at the Sambalpur Grid Substation,…
Berhampur: TPSODL organised the BA Sports Meet 2026 at Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Berhampur, uniting 220 participants from 20 Business Associates (BAs) for a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and camaraderie. The event celebrated the values of health, teamwork, and shared achievement that form the foundation of TPSODL’s work culture.Participants competed passionately in a variety of events,…
Odisha is preparing to take another step in digitizing public service delivery as the state’s revenue administration gets ready to roll out land and revenue-related services through WhatsApp. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce physical visits to revenue offices and simplify grievance redressal for citizens across urban and rural areas.As reported by Pragativadi, the upcoming WhatsApp-based revenue service will allow people to submit land-related complaints and revenue service applications directly through the messaging…
Rourkela, 28 January 2026: TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL)marked its strong presence at the 25th edition of CII Enterprise Odisha with theinauguration of its dedicated stall, ‘Energy Pavilion’, by the Hon’ble Chief Ministerof Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, 27 January 2026.The inauguration took place in the august presence of Shri Bhawani Bhoi, Hon’bleDeputy Speaker,…
