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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated Children’s Day 2025 with wide-ranging, inclusive programmes that brought learning, joy, and inspiration to more than 9,000 children across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The celebrations, marked by cultural events, sports, educational support, and creative engagement, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to nurturing confident, capable, and healthy ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 The Union government on Saturday announced a major boost to affordable healthcare by launching 10 new AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) pharmacies across the country. The initiative, unveiled by Union Health Minister JP Nadda in the national capital, marks the 10th anniversary of the AMRIT programme, which has played a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Paradip Port Authority concluded its Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with a strong message on integrity, accountability, and transparent governance. The week-long observance, held under the guidance of Capt. A.C. Sahoo (DC & Dy. Chairman, I/C), culminated in an inspiring closing ceremony graced by Chief Guest Devidatta Satapathy, CVO. Welcoming the gathering, Smruti Ranjan Beura, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon observed Quality Month with a series of activities aimed at reinforcing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across the station. Quality Pledge ceremonies were held simultaneously at the New Administrative Building and the New Service Building, reaffirming the organisation’s focus on high standards in every sphere of operation. At the Administrative ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 NTPC Northern Region Headquarters, Lucknow, organised the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) State-Level Painting Competition under the aegis of the Ministry of Power. The event was held on the theme “One Planet, One Chance – Save Energy: Energy Conservation, My Responsibility, Our Future.” A total of 97 students from over 100 schools across Uttar ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 As part of NTPC Bongaigaon’s ongoing welfare initiatives, the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club distributed warm sweaters and school shoes to 88 students of Bhumki LP School in Kokrajhar, bringing comfort and joy to the children as the winter season sets in. The distribution programme was led by Kasturi Maitra, President of the Bardwi Shikla ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has inaugurated its new BCDD1 (Bhubaneswar City Distribution Division -1) Model Customer Care Centre near Power House Colony, Bhubaneswar. This advanced facility is set to serve over four lakh consumers in the city, offering a streamlined solution ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) marked a historic milestone on Friday with the first phase of its year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, India’s iconic national song. Known for its inspiring call to patriotism and unity, Vande Mataram has resonated deeply with generations of Indians and played a significant role in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 This Children’s Day, the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the social impact arm of Vedanta Group — India’s leading energy, transition metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate — celebrated a landmark moment in India’s social impact journey. Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s flagship social initiative, has surpassed the 10,000-center milestone across 16 states, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 AJSA India has been honoured with the prestigious Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) Award 2025 under the Women’s Livelihoods category at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil. The award was presented to Manoranjan Behera, Executive Director of AJSA India, by an eminent panel comprising Janja Lula Da Silva, First Lady ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has achieved the significant milestone of receiving the ‘Single Use Plastic Free Unit’ certification for its Alumina Refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha. Awarded by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in October 2025, this certification recognises Vedanta Lanjigarh’s successful efforts to eliminate single-use plastics from its operations under ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Celebrating Children’s Day with a focus on financial security for the next generation, Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced the introduction of NPS Vatsalya services on its mobile banking app, PNB ONE. This innovative digital facility allows customers to seamlessly open and contribute to both NPS ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s critical minerals ecosystem and promoting self-reliance in high-tech industries, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for four critical minerals — graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium. As per the decision, caesium and rubidium will each attract ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 The Odisha government is gearing up for the next phase of its electric mobility mission with the formulation of the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. At a stakeholder consultation held on Wednesday, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce & Transport Department, underscored the importance of inter-departmental coordination and active private sector participation ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has declared a record dividend of Rs 1,928.46 crore for the financial year 2024–25. Of this, Rs 988.88 crore has been paid to the Government of India, marking the highest-ever dividend payout in the company’s history. A cheque ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, India’s most definitive fashion platform, returns in 2025 with a bold new edition that merges creativity, culture, and technology to set the stage for ‘Fashion’s Next Move’. Partnering once again with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the tour promises to reshape how fashion is experienced, with immersive showcases ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Union Bank of India commemorated its 107th Foundation Day on November 11 with a grand celebration at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai, marking more than a century of unwavering service, innovation, and excellence in the Indian banking sector. The milestone event was graced by M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is harnessing the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to implement groundbreaking technologies at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda, Odisha. These Industry 4.0 innovations are driving new benchmarks in safer, more sustainable, and highly efficient operations at the world’s largest aluminium smelter. In collaboration ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 The Inner-Wheel Club (IWC) of Bhubaneswar took a significant step towards combating digital violence with the successful hosting of a workshop titled “Cyberbullying – Impact of Digital Violence on Girls.” The event, held at Kamala Nehru Women’s College, drew over 70 students from the +2 classes and received enthusiastic support from the college administration ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated power companies, has reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter of FY26, with its Profit After Tax (PAT) surging 14 per cent year-on-year to ₹1,245 crore. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 3 per cent to ₹15,769 crore from ₹15,247 crore in the same ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 The Adani Group has announced its foray into the battery energy storage sector with plans to establish a 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda in Gujarat — a landmark initiative that will become India’s largest and among the world’s biggest single-location energy storage projects. The mega facility, comprising ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), one of the world’s largest tractor manufacturers, made a strong global impression at Agritechnica 2025 in Germany, unveiling its next-generation hybrid electric tractor — the TAFE EVX75 — and celebrating the recognition of its TAFE EV28 electric tractor as one of the Top 5 finalists in the “Tractor ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAIPUR, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), a state-of-the-art oncology and multi-specialty hospital in Naya Raipur, has achieved a major medical milestone by performing Chhattisgarh’s first haplo-identical (half-matched) stem cell transplant for sickle cell anaemia. This pioneering procedure marks a breakthrough in offering curative treatment to patients who previously lacked fully matched donors. Sickle cell anaemia, one ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has expanded its low-carbon product portfolio by commencing the production of ‘Restora’ at its Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh. A subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, BALCO’s inclusion in the Restora production network marks a major milestone in Vedanta Aluminium’s journey toward Net Zero Carbon by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU  GOLAMAL, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Aditya Aluminium, in collaboration with the Zilla Swasthya Samiti, observed World Immunization Day at Golamal Village under Katarbaga Gram Panchayat, reaffirming its commitment to community health and well-being. The awareness drive aimed to educate villagers on the importance of timely immunization and disease prevention. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local health personnel, including ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., extended its support to the District Level School Athletics Meet (U–14 & U–17 for Boys & Girls) 2025–26, held at Utkalmani Bidyapitha, Safa, Tangi, Choudwar, Cuttack. The event, aimed at nurturing young sporting talent, reflects DBF’s commitment to promoting grassroots sports and holistic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has launched an impactful Solar Energy Awareness and Engagement Camp at the renowned Baliyatra Fair in Cuttack, one of Asia’s largest trade and cultural events that celebrates Odisha’s rich maritime heritage. As part of its ongoing commitment ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 Jindal Steel, Angul, in collaboration with Vertical India, recently wrapped up the much-anticipated Air Adventure 2025, a spectacular six-day event that brought together employees, their families, and the local community for an unforgettable aerial experience. Held at Savitri Jindal Airport, the event took adventure to new heights, attracting over 600 participants of all ages. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 In observance of National Cancer Awareness Day on November 7, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organized a community outreach session at Women’s College, Jharsuguda. The initiative is part of Vedanta’s ongoing commitment to public health and wellbeing, focusing on equipping young women with critical knowledge on early cancer detection, healthy living, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has delivered exceptional results for Q2 and H1 of FY 2025–26, posting a 35% YoY jump in net profit to Rs. 1,433 crore, up from Rs. 1,062 crore last year. The company also recorded its best-ever performance in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 The 51st Raising Day of NTPC was marked by a spirited and patriotic celebration at the Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ) in Lucknow on Friday. The event was a fitting tribute to the company’s legacy of over five decades of excellence in powering the nation and fostering a unified spirit within the NTPC family. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Paradip Port Authority celebrated the centenary of Indian Hockey with great zeal and patriotic fervour at the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad, turning the occasion into a spirited tribute to India’s glorious hockey legacy. The event not only showcased the essence of teamwork and sportsmanship but also reaffirmed Paradip Port’s unwavering commitment to nurturing sporting excellence. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 In a remarkable stride toward ensuring better health and education for rural children, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), through its CSR arm Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT), has launched a large-scale free eye care campaign for students in Odisha’s Chhendipada block of Angul district. The initiative, which includes free eye check-ups and distribution of spectacles, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Paradip Port Authority joined the nation in a heartfelt tribute to India’s National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’, marking its 150th glorious year as a timeless anthem of unity, pride, and devotion to the Motherland. The celebration, held at the Administrative Building of Paradip Port Authority, was graced by P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, ...

Experts call for blending innovation with ethics to build resilient and inclusive communities THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 The 13th Indian Social Work Conference (ISWC) 2025, themed “Technology, Innovation, and Society: Challenges and Opportunities for Ecosocial Work and Sustainable Development,” was inaugurated today at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Bhubaneswar. The three-day national conference, organized by Centurion ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has once again brought global recognition to the nation. Quality Circle (QC) Team ‘Tejas’ from NALCO’s Captive Power Plant, Angul, has bagged the coveted Gold Award at the 50th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan, from November 3 to 6. Team ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its leadership in sustainable industrial transformation with the release of its Sustainable Development Report FY25. The company reported an 8.96% reduction in carbon intensity from its FY21 baseline, announced plans to source 1,500 MW of renewable power by 2030, and achieved 100% fly ash ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU CUTTACK, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), one of India’s leading cement majors, has joined the celebrations at the historic Bali Jatra 2025 in Cuttack, paying a heartfelt tribute to Odisha’s traditional boat-making craftsmen — the keepers of the state’s glorious maritime legacy. Aligning with its brand ethos of celebrating expertise and craftsmanship, the company launched ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship and youth empowerment by hosting the 20th Odisha State Sqay Martial Arts Championship at the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre in Jharsuguda. Organized in collaboration with the Sqay Association of Odisha, the championship witnessed spirited participation from over 190 young athletes representing ...

  Over 2,000 disadvantaged youth trained and placed through CSR initiative THEBUSINESSBYES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 In a milestone achievement for rural youth empowerment, Centurion University and LTIMindtree marked the successful placement of 60 students trained under their flagship CSR initiative, the “Empowerment” Skill Development Program. The placement day, a celebration of hands-on training and industry integration, saw graduates ...

How the Indian Roads Congress gave birth to one of the city’s most well-known neighbourhoods Bhubaneswar , 05.11.2025: Bhubaneswar’s landscape is dotted with many localities that carry history in their names, but few have a story as unique as IRC Village. What is now a bustling, modern neighborhood in Nayapalli once began as a temporary settlement built to host a grand ...

Odisha charts a bold maritime roadmap with new port, shipyard, and cruise terminal projects worth over ₹45,000 crore  THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced an ambitious expansion plan for Paradip Port, declaring that the state’s maritime gateway will be transformed into a Mega Port with a cargo handling capacity of 500 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 5, 2025 “Vigilance is not merely about preventing wrongdoing; it is about fostering a culture where honesty and fairness guide every action and decision,” said Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), as the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 across its operations. Singh underscored ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a transformative development roadmap for Paradip, declaring that the port city will soon become a green hydrogen hub and a focal point of Odisha’s industrial and tourism growth. Inaugurating the Kalinga Baliyatra at Paradip, the Chief Minister described the grand celebration as a “unique blend of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KALAHANDI, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a powerful stride toward youth empowerment and community welfare, Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco Industries, has launched a self-defence training camp for students in the Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district. The initiative, aimed at equipping 240 students with vital self-protection skills, was inaugurated on Monday ...

Pioneering step to empower India’s semiconductor ecosystem through innovation and hands-on learning THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a major stride towards strengthening India’s semiconductor innovation landscape, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with MarqueeSemi and SignatureIP to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Scalable Silicon Systems, along with an ...

Campaign empowers citizens to “Stop. Verify. Be Secure” amid rising digital threats THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 In a decisive step toward strengthening digital safety at the grassroots, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, partnered with the Odisha Police to host a session of the State Government’s Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – Odisha 2025 at its Jharsuguda operations. Centered ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) has become a catalyst for India’s infrastructure revolution, with its influence reaching across key projects like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and sacred corridors around the Shrimandir. As Odisha prepares to host the IRC conference once again, the state’s infrastructure story stands as a testament to the IRC’s impact. The Odisha ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has made a strong appeal to the Ministry of Mines, urging immediate policy intervention to safeguard and future-proof India’s aluminium industry — a sector that holds the potential to attract investments exceeding ₹20 lakh crore and power the country’s industrial ambitions under the Viksit Bharat vision. In ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 Reinforcing its position as Odisha’s most trusted and preferred digital service provider, Reliance Jio has achieved a remarkable milestone by adding over 1.96 lakh new mobile subscribers in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In stark contrast, Vi added only 7,980 subscribers, while Airtel ...