SOA Pacts With SMS
Bhubaneswar: SMS India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMS group in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan deemed to-be University (SOA) here to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The MoU, signed recently, aims at promoting knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and strengthening ties between academia and the plant engineering sector. SMS group, which is...
Odisha Mandates ‘Green Corridor’
Bhubaneswar: The dual threats of climate change and environmental pollution are currently a significant global concern, with rapid urbanization and deforestation exacerbating their adverse effects on human and other living societies. In response, the Odisha state government has intensified efforts to tackle this problem and fulfill its commitment to creating an environment-friendly state. Under the guidance of esteemed Prime Minister...
Sardar Patel Parade On 31 OCT
Patna: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed a press conference in Patna, Bihar, regarding the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas- 2025. Addressing the press conference, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that Sardar Patel made an immense...
Vedanta Initiative Transforms Youth
Bhawanipatna: A remarkable transformation is unfolding in the traditionally underserved region of Kalahandi, driven by a focused skill development initiative from Vedanta Aluminium. The program, operating in Bhawanipatna and Lanjigarh, is fostering a new narrative of ambition and self-reliance, having already trained over 800 young individuals. Notably, the initiative is a significant step toward gender equality in the workforce,...
BPNSI Mantra For RML
Dhenkanal: The Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute (BPNSI), Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India, conducted a successful one-day Knowledge Sharing Workshop (part of its Professional Pre-Program - 3P) at the Rungta Mines Limited (RML), Dhenkanal Steel Plant, on October 30, 2025. The workshop was formally inaugurated by RML officials, including Shri P. K. Chaturbadi (Joint President cum Plant Head), Shri...
Eminent Educationist No More
Kendrapada: Shri Umakant Mohapatra, a distinguished educationist hailing from Koshida village under the Garadapur block of the Patkura constituency, passed away today at the age of 94. His demise has cast a pall of grief across the Patkura area, where he was known as a devoted friend to the village. Shri Mohapatra earned a stellar reputation for his efficient service,...
IREDA Vows Daily Vigilance
New Delhi: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) continued its observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, underscoring its deep commitment to maintaining a workplace defined by integrity and transparency. Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) IREDA, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, highlighted the core significance of the observance. Shri Das emphasized that the fundamental ethos of Vigilance Awareness Week in...
Pact For Odisha Waterways
Bhubaneswar: A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during India Maritime 2025 being held in NESCO Ground, Mumbai among the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Government of Odisha, Paradip Port Authority (PPA), and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the development and operationalization of National Waterways–5 (NW–5) and National Waterways–64 (NW–64). The MoU was signed in the presence of...
NMDC Scaling High
Bhubaneswar: NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, today announced its best-ever second-quarter performance in FY26, buoyed by strong domestic steel demand and robust mining operations. The company posted all-time high production and sales volumes, alongside significant growth in key financial parameters. The operational momentum of the company was evident in the Q2 FY26 figures: Production soared to 10.21 million...
DG Rastogi Leads NAI Integrity Pledge
New Delhi: The National Archives of India (NAI) thoroughly implemented the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) directives during Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, focusing on a robust three-month preventive vigilance campaign. The campaign, led by DG NAI Shri Sanjay Rastogi, was structured around five key focus areas prescribed by the CVC, aiming to foster a culture of integrity and accountability across the...