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NTPC Talcher Kaniha successfully held the CSR Stakeholders Meet 2025 at its Regional Learning Institute (RLI) on 31st October 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable and inclusive community development. The meet saw participation from key stakeholders, including local officials, Sarpanchs of eight Gram Panchayats, and representatives from 25 nearby project-affected villages. The event aimed to review ongoing CSR initiatives, strengthen dialogue…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31: KIIT-DU has signed a historic MoU with the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) in Goa to host the International Conference on Social and Educational Chess in January 2026. This collaboration marks a proud moment for KIIT, KISS, and Odisha. It reflects the growing trust of global…

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1: The 13 th Orientation Program for the newly admitted 2025-26 batch of students of B.Sc. (Agriculture) at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), faculty of agricultural sciences of SOA Deemed to be University here, was held on Friday. The event was held to welcome the new students and acquaint them with the…

Bhubaneswar : Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. (OHPC), a Gold Rated State PSU, is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week–2025 across its Corporate Office and Units located at various parts of the State from 27 th October to 2 nd November 2025, in alignment with the nationwide initiative led by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The…

Bhubaneswar :Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, has been conferred with the Exceed CSR Award 2025  for Best Integrated Community Driven CSR Project, recognising its outstanding efforts in holistic community development. The award was presented at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar on October 31st, 2025, by Dr Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Government of India…

Darlipali : NTPC Darlipali has initiated the construction of an approach road to the Government Polytechnic at Darlipali village, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening infrastructure in neighbouring communities. The project is being executed through the Roads & Building Department, Sundargarh, on a deposit basis with a total cost of ₹2,75,30,000. The first instalment of ₹1,37,65,000…

Rayagada:(Correspondent):- The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering Students’ Association (MESA), successfully organized the grand Techno-Cultural Fest “COLOSSUS 8.0” on 31st October 2025, celebrating innovation, creativity, and technical excellence. The event commenced with an enthusiastic welcome address by MESA President Mr. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, followed by an inspiring message from Dr….

18 households in Kurujanga adopt affordable rooftop solar TPCODL empowers rural consumers with clean, cost-effective energy Bhubaneswar, October 23, 2025: In a significant step toward promoting renewable energy, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has accelerated the adoption of rooftop solar systems under the…

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23: Dr. Swayam Prava Baral, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Campus-2 at Phulnakhara, has been crowned Mrs. Universe Global 2025 at the prestigious Mrs Universe Official Pageant held at Manila, Philippines, recently. Alongside the coveted crown, Dr. Baral also won the ‘Best in Forum’ title…