Kasia Mines Honoured with Kalinga Excellence Safety Award

Joda/Barbil: Jindal Steel’s Kasia Mines has been honoured with the prestigious Kalinga Excellence Safety Award in the Platinum Category for its outstanding performance and significant contribution to safety practices in 2024. The award was presented during the 16th National Safety Conclave–2025, organised by IQEMS. The award was conferred by the Hon’ble Speaker of the Odisha…

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Northeast Railway prepares 80 special coaches for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh

Gorakhpur: In preparation for the upcoming Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the North Eastern Railway (NER) has equipped 80 train coaches with unique Mahakumbh-themed designs to enhance the travel experience of pilgrims. These coaches, prepared at the Gorakhpur Mechanical Workshop, will form four rakes and operate as “Mahakumbh Special Trains,” creating a vibrant visual spectacle for passengers traveling…

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Dalmia Bharat Foundation Partners with Odisha Agro Industries Corporation (OAIC) to Empower Sustainable Farming in Rajgangpur

Rajgangpur : In a significant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd (DCBL), in partnership with the Odisha Agro Industries Corporation (OAIC), inaugurated an electric and solar lift irrigation project, in Samleimunda village, Rajgangpur. The project is additionally funded by NABARD. As part of a…

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Delhi primary schools to be shut from November 5 as pollution worsens

New Delhi, 4/11: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.     Speaking at a press conference, he noted that deteriorating air quality and pollution levels were a problem of the entire north India and the Centre…

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Jindal Stainless concludes 54th National Safety Week with grand celebrations

Bhubaneswar, March 17, 2025: Jindal Stainless, Jajpur, successfully concluded the 54th National Safety Week on March 12 with grand celebrations. The event was graced by Assistant Director, The Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Jajpur Road Division, Shri Ganeshwar Mardi, as the Chief Guest, along with Unit Head, Jindal Stainless, Mr Deepak Agrawal; HR&IR Head, Jindal…

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Soro Tahasildar nabbed by Odisha Vigilance for accepting ₹40,000 bribe

Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: The Odisha Vigilance on Thursday apprehended Daitari Mallik, Tahasildar of Soro in Balasore district, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 to facilitate the release of five detained stone-laden trucks.According to official sources, the trap was laid today, during which Mallik was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe through his…

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TRS can’t become national party by changing name: Kharg

New Delhi,8/10: Veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) cannot become a national party by changing its name.     Kharge, a contender for the Congress party’s presidential elections, told reporters that several regional parties in the past changed their names to go national but nothing happened.  …

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CM Inaugurates Second International Craft Summit in Jajpur

Bhubaneswar , 12/1: Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated the Second International Craft Summit in Jajpur on virtual platform.     Speaking on the occasion, he said that Odisha’s civilizational journey is intricately woven with the threads of artistic expression. The skills and craftsmanship of our talented artisans have left an indelible mark, visible…

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Sabalenka beats Rybakina in Australian Open final, claims first-ever Grand Slam

Melbourne, ,28/1: An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title. The hard-hitting Belarusian collapsed to the court in tears after winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 against the Wimbledon champion in a high-quality 2hr 28min arm-wrestle on Rod…

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