Odisha
(Search results - 216)India UntoldJan 4, 2024, 2:57 PM IST
Devdoot Road Safety Vahini: Saving lives for the last 18 years
Pankaj Kumar Tarai, a resident of Odisha, has dedicated the last 18 years to saving the lives of people involved in road accidents. Till now, he has saved the lives of over a thousand people.
India UntoldDec 13, 2023, 9:56 AM IST
Meet Shatabdi Sahu, the only female plumbing trainer from Odisha
Shatabdi Sahu holds an engineering degree, and despite receiving job offers from various corporate companies, she chose the path of a plumber trainer. She is the only female plumbing trainer in Odisha. Being one of the firsts, she is being honoured for her unique role.
India UntoldNov 16, 2023, 9:05 AM IST
Meet Nageshu Patra, a dedicated teacher during day and a porter by night
Nageshu, born in Odisha, works as guest lecturer during the day, and a porter during the nights. Due to difficult financial circumstances, he could only manage to complete his education while working as a labourer and a porter. He also runs a coaching centre where he provides free education to the underprivileged children.
India UntoldNov 11, 2023, 10:45 AM IST
This Farmer Makes Crores With His Ghee Business
Ramesh Rupareliya, hailing from Gujarat, earns Rs 8 crore in a year with his ghee business. In the year 2005, he established ‘Shri Gir Gau Krishi Jatan Sanstha’ and started selling dairy products like ghee, curd, and milk. Today, Ramesh Bhai exports his dairy products to 123 countries.
India UntoldNov 6, 2023, 9:10 AM IST
Meet the ‘Brake Shoe King of India,’ the owner of a company worth Rs 2,555 crore
Kuldeep Singh Rathi, the Managing Director and Chairman of ASK Automotive Limited, appeared for UPSC exams to fulfil his father’s wish. After working as a deputy SP for a few years, he quit his job and worked as a contractor in CPWD. In 1988, he established his own company and today, he makes profits in crores.
India UntoldOct 27, 2023, 9:20 AM IST
Changing Lives With Innovation: Rajkumar Mishra’s self-invented paddy threshing machines
Uttar Pradesh’s Rajkumar Mishra made paddy threshing machines in efforts to make his family’s financial condition better. He was awarded with a sum of Rs 1 lakh for making these machines, by the Grass Root Startup category at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.
India UntoldOct 18, 2023, 9:57 AM IST
This mechanical engineer is providing employment opportunities to local farmers and villagers
Agra’s Mrinal Agrawal has a background in mechanical engineering. Despite receiving job offers from abroad, he decided to support local farmers through various programmes. So far, he has provided employment to many villagers through his business of selling milk products and vegetables.
India UntoldSep 14, 2023, 11:40 AM IST
Inspirational story of Matilda, an Asha worker, who became one of the Forbes’ most powerful women
Matilda Kullu comes from a small village of Odisha. She started off working as an Asha worker to make the ends meet, but soon realized a bigger purpose. She has educated local villagers about proper medical treatment and has been awarded with several awards for her contributions.
IndiaJun 12, 2023, 5:27 PM IST
Unsung 108 Heroes Emerge from Balasore Triple Train Tragedy
The devastating train incident at Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district of Odisha is regarded as the largest train accident witnessed in the past three decades. Following the accident, government agencies promptly initiated a rescue operation. The involvement of 108 Ambulance proved to be pivotal in this extensive and crucial initiative.
BusinessSep 14, 2021, 10:52 AM IST
Odisha, 2nd largest coal producer in FY 2020-21 with 154M tonnes of black metal
As per the official data, Odisha produced 154.150 MT of non-coking coal during the last financial year and was ranked second in non-coking coal production across the nation, whereas, Chhattisgarh topped the chart.
Beyond NewsAug 18, 2021, 8:46 AM IST
Exclusive: Women Hockey Coach Ankita Suresh says PM Modi's call after loss against Britain helped team recover
In an exclusive interview to Asianet Newsable, Indian women hockey coach Ankita Billava Suresh speaks about the journey in Tokyo, the team's performance, on PM Modi's call and Odisha CM backing the Indian Hockey team and more.
IndiaMay 27, 2021, 2:46 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard’s pre-emptive measures save lives as Yaas makes landfall in Odisha
With its extensive pre-emptive measures, the Indian Coast Guard has saved precious lives and property as a severe cyclone Yaas made a landfall about 20 kms south of Balasore on the Odisha coast
IndiaMay 23, 2021, 4:38 PM IST
Odisha: Karanjara village, a role model as it has managed to keep itself protected during the pandemic
A village in Odisha’s Ganjam district - Karanjara village in Danapur panchayat of Khalikote block – has been a role model as it has managed to keep itself completely protected
IndiaApr 30, 2021, 1:17 PM IST
Covid-19: Naveen Patnaik exemplifies how to rise above political differences to help needy
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has been a statesman. He has helped other states in the supply of oxygen, burying all the political differences
IndiaApr 17, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
Odisha: Government okays Rs 50 crore for all-weather ROPAX jetty on Dhamra river
Ministry of ports, shipping and waterways has accorded administrative approval for sanction of Rs 50 crore for developing an all-weather ROPAX (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) Jetty and allied infrastructure on Dhamra river in Odisha