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August 7, 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium observes Sambalpuri Day, celebrates Odisha’s rich cultural heritage

The company’s VedKala development initiativebroughttogether 100+ community members to celebrate Sambalpuri heritage through art, music and tradition Jharsuguda, Odisha. Reinforcing its commitment to preserving Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, Vedanta Aluminium,...

August 4, 2026
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Authorities in Odisha Capture Illegal Cough Syrup Worth Over ₹1.2 Crore, Arrest Two Suspects

Police in Jharsuguda seized a significant amount of banned codeine-based cough syrup and arrested two men involved in interstate drug trafficking.

August 3, 2026
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Odisha Enhances Traffic Surveillance with New Electronic Monitoring

The Odisha transport department has implemented camera-based traffic enforcement on four additional road segments to improve safety and compliance with road regulations.

August 3, 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium Coal Mines Strengthens Youth Employability in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh

318 youth have enrolled in VeDakshata, a residential skill training initiative Bhubaneswar, Odisha.:Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, isstrengthening youthemployability inJharsuguda and Sundargarh districts throughits skill development initiative, VeDakshata,...

August 3, 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium EngagesOver 600 Students Through Summer Camps in Jamkhani&Ghogharpalli

Bhubaneswar, Odisha.:Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, organized summer camps across 12 government schools in the Jamkhani and Ghogharpalliregions of Odisha, benefiting over 600 students through a blend of...

August 3, 2026
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Vedanta Coal Mines Taking Healthcare to the Frontlines of Odisha

Vedanta Coal Mines has deployed mobile health units, improving access to essential healthcare for over 50,000 people across Jharsuguda and Sundargarh For many communities in Odisha’s remote...

August 3, 2026
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Vedanta Aluminium’s Coal Mines Advance Menstrual Health Awareness Through Project Arogyam

Enables women and adolescent girls make informed choices about menstrual health and hygiene For women and adolescent girls across India, menstruation remains one of the least discussed aspects of...

August 1, 2026
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MP Advocates for Enhanced Railway Services in West Odisha

Pradeep Purohit, MP for Baragada, has urged the Railway Minister to prioritize railway development in the region, including additional train stoppages and improved passenger facilities.

August 1, 2026
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Chittaranjan Sahoo Retires, Leaving a Lasting Impact on Odisha’s Horticulture

Chittaranjan Sahoo, the Deputy Director of Horticulture in Rayagada, has retired after 30 years of transforming Odisha's agricultural landscape through innovation and farmer empowerment.

July 31, 2026
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Fatal Floods in Odisha Affect Over 200,000 Residents

At least three fatalities and extensive damage have resulted from severe flooding across multiple districts in Odisha, affecting over 200,000 people, according to officials.