कालाहांडी, 16/01/ 2025: चार दिवसीय 27वें कालाहांडी उत्सव – घुमुरा 2025 का जश्न मनाते हुए, भारत के मेटलर्जिकल-ग्रेड एल्यूमिना के अग्रणी उत्पादक और वेदांत एल्युमिनियम की सहायक कंपनी वेदांत लांजीगढ़ ने अपने स्टाल का अनावरण करके पहले दिन से ही इस क्षेत्र में कंपनी की परिवर्तनकारी सामुदायिक विकास पहलों का प्रदर्शन किया। वेदांत स्टॉल पर प्रोजेक्ट आदिकला से दस्तकारी चमत्कारों का प्रदर्शन था, जो एक परिवर्तनकारी पहल है जो भारत के सबसे पुराने कला रूपों – सौरा और ढोकरा को पुनर्जीवित करती है – और स्थायी आजीविका के माध्यम से 200 से अधिक ग्रामीण परिवारों को सशक्त बनाती है। इन…
Author: J.Sahu
New Delhi, 15/01/2025: The United States has announced its toughest sanctions yet on Russia’s energy sector, targeting traders, insurers, and approximately 160 oil tankers involved in transporting Russian crude. The measures, unveiled last Friday, have already sent global oil prices surging above $80 per barrel, triggering concerns about supply stability and price volatility in international markets. The sanctions are part of Washington’s ongoing strategy to exert economic pressure on Russia, and were implemented just days ahead of the US presidential transition from Joe Biden to Donald Trump. In response to the sanctions, India has decided to bar entry to vessels…
Bhubaneswar, January 13: At a time when the Odisha government is preparing to host the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave to attract major industrial investments, strong opposition has emerged from tribal and Dalit groups over the allocation of raw materials to industries outside the state. Thousands of members from organizations including the Kodingamali Bikash Parishad, Adivasi Mahasangh (Kodingamali), Harijan Mahasangh (Kodingamali), Adivasi Mahila Sangh (Kodingamali), and the Domb Samaj (Kodingamali) staged protests at the Koraput and Rayagada Collectorates on Monday. The demonstrators voiced their resentment against the allocation of Odisha’s bauxite resources to external entities and called for safeguarding the rights of…
Bhubaneswar, January 9, 2025: Residents of Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district have urged Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi to promptly conduct the Gram Sabha for the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mines, emphasizing the need to kick-start mining operations to drive sustainable economic growth in the region. The appeal, submitted through the local Collector and Block Development Officer (BDO), highlights the community’s vision of leveraging local resources to transform Kalahandi into a model of industrial and socio-economic development. Kalahandi, once considered one of India’s most underdeveloped districts, has witnessed remarkable progress since the establishment of the Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery in 2003. The…
Rourkela, 08/01/2025: The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers stunned the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 with a spectacular 6-0 victory over the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers on Tuesday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. This emphatic win, the Lancers’ first of the season, not only boosted their campaign but also moved them up to fifth place in the league standings, signaling a turning point for the team. The Bengal Tigers, who had been unbeaten and were leading the table, entered the match as clear favourites. However, the Lancers came out with an aggressive and disciplined approach, taking control right…
Bhubaneswar, 07/01/2025: The Odisha government has approved five major investment projects worth a combined ₹44,793 crore, expected to generate 23,005 jobs across the state, signaling a strong push toward industrial growth and economic development. The approvals were granted during a high-level clearance authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, covering key districts including Jajpur, Dhenkanal, and Cuttack. The projects span sectors such as refinery and petrochemicals, green energy equipment, biotechnology, steel, and chemicals, highlighting Odisha’s strategic focus on diversified industrial development. One of the flagship initiatives is a large unrefined oil storage facility to be developed in…
Rayagada (Odisha), January 6, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium’s stall emerged as one of the major attractions at the Chaiti Mahotsav in Rayagada, Odisha, a festival renowned for celebrating the state’s rich tribal heritage. Organised annually since 2005, the three-day festival brings together artisans, performers, and self-help groups (SHGs) from across India, offering a vibrant platform for cultural preservation and socio-economic development. Vedanta Aluminium’s stall featured a captivating fusion of heritage arts, including Saura paintings, Dokra art, traditional tribal crafts, and products created by SHGs under Project Sakhi, an initiative aimed at empowering women as micro-entrepreneurs. By providing a platform for local…
Bhubaneswar, 06/01/2025: The Krushi Odisha Mela, an annual flagship event organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Odisha, showcased the state’s agricultural achievements and explored the future of farming. Held at Biju Patnaik Ground in Bhubaneswar, this three-day event brought together farmers, government officials, agri-tech partners, and other stakeholders to celebrate successes in agriculture and discuss innovative solutions for sustainable farming. A key session titled “Transforming Agriculture Through Digital Interventions” highlighted how technology is revolutionizing farming practices in Odisha and positioned the state as a leader in agricultural digitization. The session was chaired and inaugurated by Shri Prem…
Bhubaneswar, 04/01/2025: Odisha has taken another important step towards empowering women entrepreneurs and enhancing financial inclusion. A high-level meeting chaired by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida brought together senior officials and bank representatives from across the state to explore ways of strengthening financial support for women-led businesses and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The discussions centered on expanding access to loans for SHGs, extending targeted support to “Lakhpati Didis” for building sustainable livelihoods, and identifying measures to overcome challenges in order to improve future outcomes. Thanks to the consistent efforts of the Mission Shakti Department, Odisha has emerged as a…
New Delhi, 03/01/2025: India’s banking sector has witnessed a remarkable turnaround in its financial health, with non-performing assets (NPAs) declining sharply to ₹4.8 lakh crore by March 2024. This is a significant improvement compared to ₹9.4 lakh crore in 2019, reflecting a consistent and steady reduction in stressed loans over the past five years. The trend signals stronger balance sheets, better lending practices, and improved recovery mechanisms in the banking industry. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) report for 2023-24, the gross NPA ratio of all commercial banks dropped to 2.7% by March 2024, down from a concerning…