TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and Government of Odisha, has been awarded a prestigious 4-Star rating at the Energy Conservation Award (ENCON) 2024, hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region. The award recognizes organizations in the region that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to energy conservation…
In the ongoing Odisha Budget Session 2025, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan unveiled the state government’s strategic focus on curbing inflation and boosting economic growth. Highlighting key financial targets, he emphasized the aim to enhance the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and increase per capita income. The session, which commenced on February 13, 2025, following an…
Berhampur: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, commenced the celebration of Ethics Week 2025. The week-long event, which will conclude on 3rd March, marks the birth anniversary of Shri Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group. The celebration was inaugurated by Amit…
Bhubaneswar: Kalyan Jewellers has announced the launch of Crafting Futures, a transformative CSR initiative and a cornerstone of the With Love brand philosophy. This initiative is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of jewellery artisans, preserving craftsmanship, and fostering community development. To lay the foundation for this initiative, Kalyan Jewellers has committed Rs 3 crore towards…
Bhubaneswar: Adivasi Mela 2025 is all set to kick off in Bhubaneswar on January 5 this year, ahead of the mega Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. The ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes department of the state government has decided to organise the annual Adivasi Mela from January 5 in view of the upcoming…
Bhubaneswar: Bharti AXA Life Insurance is reinforcing its commitment to driving life insurance awareness and penetration in Odisha, aligning with IRDAI’s broader mission of ‘Insurance for All by 2047.’ As the IRDAI-mandated lead insurer for Odisha, the company has been at the forefront in promoting financial literacy, increasing insurance adoption, and driving long-term socio-economic impact…
DRDO-developed ‘HIMKAVACH’ multi-layer clothing system designed for a temperature range of +20°C to -60°C has successfully cleared all user trials in actual operation. The clothing system will be very useful in military operations in cold weather conditions along the Himalayan region. DIPAS, DRDO has designed this system based on the concept of insulation required (IREQ)…
Senior leader Bhakta Charan Das has been appointed as the new President of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) by Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge. Das’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Congress’s position in Odisha ahead of future elections. His son, Sagar Das, is currently an MLA for the Bhabanipatna Constituency….
A high-level preparatory meeting, led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, was held at Lok Seva Bhavan to organize President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming visit to Odisha on March 24–25, 2025. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth arrangements, emphasizing security, logistics, and infrastructure. The President’s visit itinerary includes arrival at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, followed…
In the ongoing budget discussions, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik delivered a strong speech criticizing the BJP government’s new budget for Odisha. He acknowledged the government’s effort in presenting the budget but highlighted several key issues he believes indicate the state is moving in the wrong direction. Patnaik emphasized that Odisha, previously recognized for its…
