In a unique and critical case, doctors at Ispat General Hospital (IGH) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) successfully saved the life of a 9-year-old boy of Rourkela, who was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in an unconscious state because of suicidal hanging.

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The outlet is the first of its kind in Odisha, bringing the legacy of SAIL’s Salem Steel Plant directly to consumers, highlighting SAIL’s commitment to providing high-quality, trusted, and eco-friendly products to the public. The Salem Stainless Shoppe will feature a variety of products known for their “304 Grade Stainless Steel,” ensuring durability, elegant design, and non-toxic properties.

To celebrate the launch, the Salem Stainless Shoppe is offering an introductory 25% discount on all its products, providing an excellent opportunity for residents to purchase high-quality stainless steel utensils and home goods at a special price.

The Shoppe, the first to be opened in any Steel City of SAIL, marks a significant step towards expanding SAIL’s retail presence in Odisha, providing durable and environment-friendly household solutions to the community.

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Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant presented the ‘Best Academic Performance Award – 2024’ to 14 students for excelling in various Board examinations in Class-10 and Class-12.

Under the ‘Best Academic Performance Award’ in the Class X category Om Pratik Palai of Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, bagged the topper’s award in HSC Exam conducted by BSE(Odisha).

The joint topper in ICSE Exam conducted by CISCE, New Delhi were Mihika Agarwal of St. Joseph’s Convent School, Samant Kaniska Dhal of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, E.M. School, and Debabrata Panda, St. Paul’s School. Anwesha Satpathy of Deepika English Medium School, Sec-5 topped the AISSE Exam conducted by CBSE, New Delhi.

Similarly in the 10+2 under Council of Higher Secondary Education Board, Odisha, Roma Kumari Razak of Science Stream, and Nandini Kumbhar of Arts Stream from Government Higher Secondary School, Rourkela and Priyadarshini Mohanty of Commerce stream from Municipal Higher Secondary School, Rourkela received the toppers  awards.

The top rankers of Class-12 CBSE Board Examination in Science, Commerce, and Arts stream were  Anandita Bhuyan from Deepika English Medium School, Dhriti Parmar and Aditya Prasad both from Delhi Public School respectively.

ISC Board Examination in Science, Commerce and Arts stream were topped by Ayushi Kumari, Barri Manognya, and Chandresha Das, all from St. Joseph’s Convent School, Hamirpur.

Each of the students was given award consisting of cash award of Rs. 10,000/- and a certificate of merit.  Mihika Agarwal, Samant Kaniska Dhal, and Debabrata Panda were awarded with a special award of Rs. 10,000/-.

Seven students of RSP run schools also received the Nehru Memorial Award for being toppers in their respective schools in various Board examinations.  The top rank holders of Class X Board Examination were Ashlesha Sahoo (ICSE) of IEMS, Sector – 20, Sneha Singh (ICSE) of IEMS, Sector – 22 and Subhalaxmi Sahoo, (AHSC Exam) of Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan. Khushi Choudhary of Science stream, Khushi Nety of Arts stream and Sanchita Panigrahi of Commerce stream all from Ispat Vidya Mandir, Sec-19 were the toppers in Class – XII who received the award. Topper of Class XII of IEMS, Sec-20, Supriya Sahoo was also awarded.  Each of the students were presented with cash award of Rs. 3,000/- and a Certificate of Merit.

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The project was executed under the close supervision of Mr. Suman Kumar, Senior Manager, DSO (NPM), under the guidance of Mr. R.K. Bisare, CGM (NPM & SPP) and Ms. Asha Sunil Kartha, CGM (Safety & Fire Services). These additions are expected to significantly improve the safety standards at the shop floor while supporting the plant’s commitment towards a safer and more efficient working environment.

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Located within the campus of Deepika Mahila Jagriti Sansthan, Sector-2, the centre is equipped with various handloom weaving facilities, including pre-loom equipment, frame looms, and pit looms. Since its inauguration on 2^nd October, 2012, the centre has been transforming the lives of women from nearby rural areas — many of whom once lacked access to education or technical skills.

Over the years, these women, many of whom had never touched a loom before, have mastered the nuances of handloom weaving. From learning the basics of thread winding to producing intricately designed cotton and silk sarees and fabrics their journey is nothing short of remarkable.

Each woman receives a monthly stipend during the training period, helping them support themselves as they grow in confidence and competence. The products of Deepika Hast Kargha are being sold in a dedicated shop the ‘House of Deepika’ set up in the Sector-5 market as well as in various exhibitions.

To mark National Handloom Day, a programme was organized at Deepika Hast Kargha on 7^th August, 2025. Mrs. Namrata Verma, President Deepika Mahila Sanghati presided over the function. Mrs. Prabhati Misra, Vice President, DMS, Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM In-Charge (CSR), Mr. T B Toppo, DGM (CSR), Mrs. Sarika Kumar, Secretary, DMS, members of the Governing Body of DMS and the trainees of the Handloom Centre were present on the occasion. A fashion show was organized on the occasion in which the sarees made at the Hastakargaha unit were showcased. A quiz competition based handloom fabric was also conducted among participants. The dignitaries cut a cake to mark the occasion. Mrs. Sarika Kumar coordinated the function.

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The tournament was inaugurated by Mr. T.G. Kanekar, CGM (TS & CSR), who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He declared the tournament open. In his address, he encouraged the players to uphold the values of discipline and team spirit both on and off the field.

Dr. Nivedita Roy, General Manager (TS- Education) graced the concluding function and distributed medals to the winners and runners-up teams. The event was also attended by Father Joseph, Principal, St. Paul School, and Mr. Raghunandan Padhi, Deputy Manager (Sports).

The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Sushreeta Das, Principal, Ispat English Medium School Sector- 20, setting a warm and enthusiastic tone for the day. Notably, Ispat English Medium School, Sector 20 hosted the event.

Mr. Raju Kant Saini, Mr. Avtar Kumar Dwivedi, Mr. Anil Kullu and Mr. Innocent Munda officiated the matches of the tournament.

Notably, in Odisha, there are 8 zones, and each year, talented players from across all zones actively participate in the CISCE Regional Tournaments, showcasing their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Mr. Manish Badaik, Chemistry Teacher of IEMS Sector- 20, was the master of the ceremony in the concluding ceremony. It is noteworthy that from this year, CISCE is also organising Hockey tournaments for girls.

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In his address, Mr. Kanekar emphasized the importance of sports in the life of young players for their physical and intellectual growth, fellow feeling and the spirit of participation.

Dr. Roy encouraged the young players to pursue both curricular and extracurricular activities for their holistic growth.

The winners in different categories were St. Paul’s School (Under-14), St. John Mary Vianny English School, Kutra (Under 17), and Ispat E M School, Sector 20 (Under 19). While Don Bosco English Med School, Kuarmunda won the runners up in both Under 14 and Under 17 and Desouza’s School was the Runners up in Under 19 category. At the end, Mr. Kanekar declared the tournament closed.

Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated on 1^st July, 2025 by Mr. B K Jojo, CGM (Town Engineering & Horticulture) in the presence of Dr. (Mrs.) Nivedita Roy , Dr. Sushreeta Das, Principal, IEMS, Sector-20, Mr. S. N. Panda and other Senior Officers of the plant.

Notably, 24 teams from the zone participated in different categories. The teachers and staff of IEMS, Sector- 22 provided support for the conduct of the tournament.

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Addressing the students, the DIC said, “Every tree has a life and we must protect and care for them. Creating a green environment should be our goal, especially if children take responsibility for trees, they will grow very well”.

The programme commenced with Mr. Verma planting the first sapling. 800 plants of different varieties like Chhatiana, Karanj, Neem, Patuli, Jaman, Sunari, Sisoo, Bakul, Aonla, Jackfruit, Guava, Custard Apple were planted in the 1.25 acre land. Notably, the Horticulture department developed the saplings in-house and has plans to plant 5000 saplings throughout the year.

Earlier, the dignitaries were apprised about the massive plantation activities of the Horticulture Department through a presentation made by Mr. Purusottam Sahoo, DGM (Horticulture). The programme began with a rendition of a soulful song on environment conservation by the students of IEMS, Sector-20.

At the outset, the students from Ispat English Medium School, Sector-20, Ispat Vidya Mandir, Sector-19, Delhi Public School, Sector-14, Gyanjyoti Public School Sector-19, Deepika English Medium School, Sector-5 and NCC Cadets from Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan, Sector-18 came to the venue in an attractive procession holding placards and raising slogans on environment awareness. Dr. Satyanarayan Mishra, AGM (Horticulture, Curator and Biologist) anchored the event. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Avijit Biswas, GM (Horticulture).

It is worth mentioning here that, so far RSP has planted around 52 lakh trees in and around Rourkela, thereby creating a girdle of green in this region. In the current year, the Steel Plant has plans to undertake massive plantation at different locations of the Steel Plant as well as the Steel Township to expand and intensify the canopy of green.

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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Dhiman emphasized the significance of promoting Rajbhasha and the necessity of adhering to official directives in its implementation.  Commending the efforts of the BSNL authorities, in raising awareness about cybercrime, he urged everyone to remain vigilant and advising caution while doing online transactions.

Mr. K. N. Rai delivered a comprehensive presentation on various types of cybercrimes, illustrating them with real-life examples. He recommended several government-approved websites for registering complaints, identifying system vulnerabilities, and suggested effective methods to address and mitigate cyber threats.

Representatives from various organizations also presented their progress reports during the meeting. They reaffirmed their commitment to improving documentation and correspondence practices, especially in ensuring proper bilingual usage.

At the outset Mrs. Satpathy delivered the welcome address and emphasized upon the various inspection points with regard to Rajbhasha implementation. Ms. Loalti Toppo, AGM (Raajbhasha), RSP coordinated the interaction session. Mr. Chinmay Sahoo, SDE(BSNL) proposed a formal vote of thanks. Mr. Anil Jha, Deputy Manager (PR), RSP was the anchor.

The member organizations who attended the programme included Rourkela Steel Plant, BSNL, NIT Rourkela, Central Excise, Employee Provident Fund Office, Jawahar Navoday Vidyalay (Sundargarh & Deogarh), CET SAIL, Income Tax Office, Head Post Office, Power Grid, Rourkela, LIC, Union Bank of India, CISF, All India Radio and Central Bank of India.

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In his address, Mr. Palai emphasized the significance of internalizing Hindi as a medium of communication to effectively implement the Rajbhasha policy. Using real-life examples, he highlighted the transformative impact of adopting Hindi with genuine intent and encouraged attendees to imbibe a culture of spontaneous Hindi usage in their workspaces.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Gupta deliberated on the different statutory clauses pertaining to use of Hindi as an official language. He reviewed the report of different member organizations.

Ms. Archana Satpathy in her welcome address requested the member organizations to adhere to the guidelines of the Rajbhasha Directorate, under Home Ministry, Government of India.

The representatives of member organizations also presented their brief activity reports and shared their valuable suggestions for the cause of Rajbhasha. Ms. Lolati Toppo, Rajbhasha Adhikari (RSP) presented the compliance report based on the minutes of the last meeting and coordinated the programme.

An on the spot quiz based on use of Hindi was conducted by Mr. Joydev Majumdar, Assistant Manager ( PR) from RSP..

Mr. Praween Pandey, from  EPFO proposed a vote of thanks. The programme was organized by the Rajbhasha unit of Rourkela Steel Plant.

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