Month: January 2026

Bhubaneswar : Sri Jaya Kumar Juad, Forester was arrested by Odisha Vigilance for misappropriation of Govt funds over Rs.55 lakhs by preparing false Muster Rolls and Vouchers in SMC works at plantation sites under Th.Rampur Forest Section, Dist-Kalahandi.The investigation reveals a systematic embezzlement of government funds amounting to ₹55,04,607 (Rupees

Bhubaneswar, January 2, 2026: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today inaugurated a modern and well-equipped office canteen at its Corporate Office, Paribahan Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The canteen was formally inaugurated by Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, in the presence of Shri N. B. S. Rajput,

By Kulamani Biswal Odisha today finds itself in the midst of a loud and, at times, misleading debate on power sector reforms. A sudden rise in the number of self-proclaimed “power experts” who have no technical expertise are driving an incorrect narrative about power reforms. At the centre of the

Mumbai : Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium EV manufacturers, posted a strong 133% year-on-year growth in December 2025, with sales rising to 990 units from 425 units in December 2024. The brand sold over 5,255 units in 2025, reflecting sustained demand for its products. This sustained performance reflects Odysse

Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Women & Child Development and Mission Shakti Department floated a GeM tender for “Special Purpose Telephones (Smart Phone for ICDS) – POSHAN Abhiyaan (V2)”, Bid No. GEM/2025/B/6479498, for 79,033 smartphones. According to the bid-status records, five sellers participated, but four were disqualified at the technical stage:

Meramandali, December 31, 2025: Tata Steel’s Meramandali Plant has been honoured with the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2025 under the Iron & Steel Category, securing the Second Prize in the Integrated Steel Plant segment.  The award was presented by Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Housing &

Kalinganagar, January 1, 2026: Tata Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) has evolved from an industrial powerhouse into a primary engine for social mobility in Kalinganagar in Odisha. By weaving community welfare into its operational DNA, the site has moved beyond manufacturing to impact 1.4 million lives from villages around the plant in

Bhubaneswar : Odisha-based diversified conglomerate DN Group on Wednesday outlined plans to expand nationally and explore a public listing within the next three years, as part of its long-term institutional growth strategy. The announcement was made at DN DAY 2025, the Group’s foundation day, commemorating the 106th birth anniversary of