Indore / New Delhi, July 12, 2025: In a proud moment for Indian enterprise, Zed Black, the incense brand endorsed by cricket legend MS Dhoni, has been spotlighted as a case study at Harvard Business School. Its parent company, Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH), has been recognized for transforming a traditional, family-run incense business into a ₹1,000 crore fragrance giant. With its roots in a…
Mass Transfer: 5 DEOs and 9 ADEOs Reassigned; Nibedita Pani Promoted to Joint Director, DSE
Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha announced a reshuffle involving officials at the level of District Education Officer (DEO) and Additional District Education Officer (ADEO). According to the departmental notification, five DEOs and nine ADEOs have been transferred to new postings. Former ADEO of Jajpur, Nibedita Pani, has been appointed as Joint Director at the Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE). Current DEO…
Locals Demand Reopening of Old Road to Boost Access to Sunabeda Health Center
Sunabeda: Residents of Sunabeda in Koraput district are demanding the reopening of an old road that provides access to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Sunabeda. This road was a vital connection for people from several areas including Church Colony, Bapuji Colony, Police Camp, DP Camp, Rajiv Colony, Ganjam Colony, Housing Board, Board Colony, and Choura Line. However, for the past few years, the road…
Quartet of Talented Dancers Dazzles Audiences in Visakhapatnam
Jeypore: Four young artists from the local region have showcased their talent at the All India Dance Olympiad – 2025, held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The performers—Amrita Dash, K. Dinesh Kumar, G. Saishruti, and A. Tanmay—represented Kalakriti Dance Academy and earned accolades at this prestigious national-level competition. According to their dance teacher Y. Gaurishankar from Sambaratota, this is the first time his students participated in…
Sapling Plantation Drive Conducted to Promote Greenery in Kotpad
Kotpad: As part of the Van Mahotsav Week, the Forest Department and the Kotpad Environment Committee organized a sapling plantation drive near Bamandei, a local area in Kotpad. Various saplings were planted during the event. From the Prakriti Bandhu (Friends of Nature) group, local nature enthusiast Hemanta Kumar Patra participated, along with the Kotpad Forest Division’s Forester and Forest Guard. In the second phase of…
Dr. Sambit Dash of KIMS Joins SAFES Executive Council
Bhubaneswar: Renowned endocrinologist Dr. Sambit Dash of KIMS has been appointed as a member of the Executive Council of SAFES (South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies). SAFES is one of the largest and most active endocrine associations in Asia, comprising several South Asian countries including India. It works collaboratively to strengthen endocrine governance, develop regional clinical guidelines, and address the challenges of endocrine disorders in…
Vedanta Doctors Transform Healthcare Across 120 Villages in Kalahandi
Bhubaneswar: Through the tireless efforts of the medical team of Vedanta Aluminium, a positive shift is unfolding in Kalahandi—a region once known for drought, malnutrition, and poor health indicators. Where once essential healthcare was unreachable, today the presence of doctors in white coats and stethoscopes symbolizes hope and transformation. Across 120 villages, Vedanta’s “Swasthya Seva” initiative is redefining access to care and restoring dignity in…
Cuttack Mourns Sudden Demise of Information Office Staff Member
Cuttack: A wave of grief swept the Cuttack District Information and Public Relations Office following the sudden demise of Akash Kumar Mahanta, who was working as a librarian in the department. He passed away early this morning due to a heart attack. Mr. Mahanta had joined government service in November 2011. His untimely death left a somber atmosphere in the office. A condolence meeting was…
Cuttack Inner Wheel Club Commemorates Foundation Day with Service Projects
Cuttack: The Cuttack Inner Wheel Tutul Club held its foundation day celebration on the 20th with a state-level gathering. During the ceremony, the 2024–25 president Mamu Panda and her team were formally bid farewell, and appreciation was extended for their service. The new president for 2025–26, Ritimukta Pattnaik, along with new secretary Kiran Agarwal and other executive members, were warmly welcomed and officially inducted into…
Kuhudi Janata High School Celebrates Foundation Day with Grandeur
Khordha: The 69th Foundation Day of Buguni Janata High School, located near Tangi, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The event was organized by the Alumni Association, and a free health check-up camp was conducted with support from Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Pattnaik. Dr. Bibhuti Bhushan Harichandan, MLA from Chilika, Prasanta Kumar Jagadev, former MLA from the area, and Janmejay Mohanty, former chairman of Chilika, were among…