During coordinated raids, Odisha Vigilance uncovered assets valued in crores belonging to Umakant Samantaray, an Assistant Director of Factories and Boilers in Sambalpur, revealing extensive property holdings and financial resources.
Inox Clean Energy, a Gujarat-based firm under the INOXGFL Group, has submitted its draft prospectus to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore through an IPO, with a significant portion aimed at reducing its debt.
A 12-hour bandh in Odisha, initiated by a farmers’ rights group, caused significant disruptions due to reported errors in government school textbooks.
In October 2026, numerous bank holidays will be observed across various states in India, including national celebrations and regional festivals. Digital banking services will remain operational despite branch closures.
Vedanta Aluminium’s Vedanta Meadows has received the MK Raut Pollution Control Appreciation Award from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board, acknowledging its commitment to eco-friendly practices in its residential township.
Deepak Kumar, known as ‘The OD Trekker’, undertook a remarkable 1,200-kilometer cycling journey from Odisha to Indore to meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar, showcasing the depth of cricket fandom in Odisha.
This article offers an opportunity for students preparing for the UPSC exams to engage in answer writing practice, focusing on fiscal federalism and the credibility of electoral democracy in India.
BJP leader Tankadhar Tripathy has called on the Odisha government to create a Women’s Weavers Centre, a Craft Facilitation Centre, and two Boyanika showrooms in Jharsuguda to support local artisans and weavers.
Vedanta Aluminium has received the M.K. Rout Pollution Control Appreciation Award 2026 from the OSPCB for its sustainable practices at Vedanta Meadows, a residential township for its employees in Jharsuguda.
BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the 2015 modifications to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, emphasizing the significant increase in Odisha’s mining revenue and transparency in mineral allocation.
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