Chess Mahakumbh International Conference Inaugurated at KIIT By Viswanathan Anand

Bhubaneswar, Jan 14: The International Conference on Social and Educational Chess under the banner of Chess Mahakumbh was inaugurated at KIIT University today, heralding the beginning of a first-of-its-kind mega chess conclave in India. Organised from January 14 to 16 with the support of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the All India Chess Federation…

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Utkalika Handicrafts Exhibition Inaugurated at NTPC Darlipali Township.

Sundergarh:(Correspondent):- An exhibition showcasing the rich heritage of Odisha’s handloom and handicrafts was inaugurated at NTPC Darlipali Township. The exhibition is being organized by Utkalika – Odisha State Cooperative Handicraft Corporation Ltd., with the objective of promoting and supporting local weavers and artisans of the state. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guests, Sh….

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Odisha Shines at 69th National School Games Archery Championship Wins 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal; Emerges Overall Runners-Up

Bhubaneswar, :Odisha’s young archers delivered an outstanding performance at the 69th National School Games Under-17 Archery Championship held at Ranchi, Jharkhand, from January 6 to January 10, 2026. The state won a total of 10 medals, 4 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze and emerged as the overall runners-up at the national-level competition. In the…

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AAPI Global Summit Inaugurated KIMS: Being held for the first time in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Jan 10: Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Saturday praised the contribution of the global Indian medical diaspora to modern healthcare, at the 19th Annual Global Summit of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), hosted by the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) here.  Being held for the first time in…

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Full-Scale Off-Site Emergency Mock Drill Conducted at Angul to Test Industrial Disaster Preparedness

Angul, : A full-scale off-site emergency mock drill was successfully conducted on Friday at Jindal Steel in Angul. The exercise was carried out in accordance with the District Off-Site Emergency Response Plan (OERP) with the objective of evaluating the effectiveness of communication systems, emergency response mechanisms, resource mobilization, and inter-agency coordination during a major industrial…

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OPGC conducts Health check-up camp in Piplikani Panchyat

IB Thermal, 09/01/2026: Odisha Power Generation Corporation ltd. today organized a Health check-up camp at Piplikani  Gram Panchayat under Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district.   Sarpanch Srikant Deheria inaugurated the camp in presence of Chief Medical Officer along with doctors and staff of IB Thermal Hospital as well as invited specialist doctors. The patients were examined by doctors…

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FACOR Conducts Environmental Sustainability and Phytoremediation Programme Along Damasala Nallah

Jajpur : Reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining, community well-being, and ecological stewardship, M/s FACOR Ltd. conducted an Environmental Sustainability Programme on 06 January 2026 through its Ostapal Chromite Mine and Kalarangiatta Chromite Mine in Jajpur district, Odisha. The initiative was undertaken along the banks of Damasala Nallah, with a focus on strengthening soil stability…

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NTPC Talcher Thermal Hosts Press Meet, Shares Project Progress and Community Initiatives

NTPC Talcher Thermal organised a Press Meet today, bringing together senior project leadership and members of the local media to share updates on project progress, sustainability initiatives, and community development efforts. The press interaction was attended by Shri Vijay Chand, Executive Director & Head of Project, along with Praveer Kumar, GM (Project), Rohit Kumar, AGM…

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OCCUPIES IMMENSE IMPORTANCE IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE: MINISTER

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9: The role of Occupational Therapists in changing times and amidst lifestyle changes has assumed immense importance in the field of healthcare, Odisha’s minister for health and family welfare, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling said on Friday. The central government had recognized the importance of occupational therapy by enacting the National Commission for Allied and…

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