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TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR; JANUARY 18, 2024 The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) recently spearheaded a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Conclave in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant gathering of influential figures in India’s MSME ecosystem. Policymakers, financial leaders, and MSME stakeholders converged to discuss and strategize initiatives aimed at fortifying Odisha’s MSME sector. Themed the ‘Bhubaneswar Conclave,’ the ...

TBB BUREAU KHORDHA; JANUARY 18, 2024 In a historic achievement, CureBay, a groundbreaking healthcare innovator, has unveiled its 100th eClinic at Tangi in Khordha, marking a significant leap in the company’s mission to revolutionize healthcare in medically underserved regions. This milestone underscores CureBay’s dedication to enhancing accessibility, quality, and affordability of healthcare services. With a robust presence established through 99 ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL; JANUARY 17, 2024 From January 13th to 16th, Angul’s Savitri Jindal Airport witnessed its maiden air adventure activities, turning the skies into a canvas for captivating aerial displays. Paramotoring, parasailing, and hot-air ballooning took the spotlight, offering a thrilling experience for participants and spectators alike. This extraordinary event, part of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP)’s ‘Dil Se’ ...

TBB BUREAU BURLA, JANUARY 17, 2024 On January 10, 2024, TPWODL hosted a Business Associates meet at Hotel Grand Siba in Sambalpur, Odisha, aiming to foster stronger relationships and establish enduring partnerships. The gathering included TPWODL’s CEO, CFO, Chief-Commercial, and Chief-Contracts & Stores. Rahul Kumar, Chief-Contracts & Stores, delivered the welcome speech, followed by addresses from the leadership team. TPWODL ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI; JANUARY 17, 2024 On National Start-up Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s premier aluminium producer, is celebrating its dynamic collaboration with nearly 60 cutting-edge technology startups across 90 diverse projects. Going beyond conventional manufacturing approaches, the company is harnessing Industry 4.0 technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), Drone Technology, Computer Vision, and ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR; JANUARY 17, 2024 ManipalCigna, a rapidly expanding standalone health insurance company, is actively enhancing its footprint in Odisha and Eastern India. Dedicated to delivering innovative and personalized health insurance solutions, the company aims to tackle diverse health challenges faced by various customer segments in Odisha, ensuring enduring access to top-notch healthcare. Sapna Desai, Chief Marketing Officer at ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 16, 2024 Odisha’s unwavering dedication to cultivating a robust startup ecosystem has earned it the coveted title of “Top Performer” in the DPIIT State Startup Rankings 2022. This remarkable achievement was announced by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a distinguished felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The 4th edition of the ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JANUARY 16, 2024 Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL) has successfully secured a composite Corporate Agency license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in December 2023, enabling the distribution of life, general, and health insurance products. With an innovative approach, CGCL is strategically harnessing technology to revolutionize the delivery of insurance products and services ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 16, 2024 The curtain fell on the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 this Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines, concluding with the coronation of new champions in DOTA 2 and VALORANT esports and electrifying performances from some of the Philippines’ most talented artists. Acer, the driving force behind the event, showcased the best of ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 16, 2024 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, one of India’s top 10 universities according to NIRF 2023, recently hosted the Amrita Research & Innovation Symposium for Excellence (ARISE) 2024, marking a significant gathering of experts and thought leaders. The four-day event emerged as a vibrant platform, fostering innovative solutions to global challenges. Renowned experts delved into key ...

TBB BUREAU CATAMARCA (ARGENTINA)/BHUBANESWAR, JAN 15, 2024 In a groundbreaking development, Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) under the Union Mines Ministry officially entered into a significant agreement with Argentina-based CATAMARCA MINERA Y ENERGÉTICA SOCIEDAD DEL ESTADO (CAMYEN SE) to embark on the exploration and mining of Lithium. The momentous agreement was formalized in the presence of distinguished figures including the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 15, 2024 Reliance Jio, a global leader in private mobile data networks, has expanded its groundbreaking JioAirFiber services to more than 30 major cities and towns throughout Odisha. Originally launched in November 2023 in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, this expansion signifies a substantial advancement in Odisha’s digital infrastructure. JioAirFiber is set to address ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 15, 2024 In a significant leap toward constructing a sustainable energy landscape, the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project, alongside the Indradhanush natural gas pipeline initiative, is facilitating seamless access to natural gas in Eastern India. This initiative is effectively integrating the eastern and north-eastern regions into the national gas grid. The recently inaugurated LNG terminal at ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 15, 2024 In a momentous stride towards nurturing a sustainable and efficient energy landscape, the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project, in collaboration with the Indradhanush natural gas pipeline initiative, is revolutionizing access to natural gas in Eastern India. This initiative seamlessly integrates the eastern and north-eastern regions into the national gas grid. The recently inaugurated LNG ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 15, 2024 JSW Energy Ltd announced on Monday the successful commissioning of the initial 350 MW unit at its Ind-Barath thermal power plant in Odisha. Following this development, the company’s operational capacity now stands at 7,189 MW, as reported in an exchange filing by JSW Energy. This newly commissioned unit plays a crucial role in ...

TBB BUREAU KOLKATA, JAN 15, 2024 The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducted its second bi-annual convocation for the fiscal year 2023-24 in the Eastern Region on Sunday. The event, held at the Centre for Corporate Governance Research and Training (CCGRT) in Kolkata, aimed to confer certificates of membership upon Associate and Fellow members admitted between April 1, ...

TBB BUREAU AYODHYA, JAN 15, 2024 In a significant step towards environmental sustainability and economic empowerment, SIDBI, in collaboration with ETO Motors, has launched electric vehicle (EV) services in Ayodhya. The initiative, inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marks a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to greener and skilling initiatives, particularly for women. At the launch event ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 15, 2024 Old Bridge Mutual Fund, supported by Old Bridge Capital Management Private Limited, marked a significant milestone on Wednesday by introducing its inaugural mutual fund scheme. Set to open for subscription from January 17 to 19, the New Fund Offer (NFO) unveils the Old Bridge Focused Equity Fund, an open-ended equity scheme strategically investing in ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 15, 2024 In a strategic move to cater to the financial needs of its customers, Bank of Baroda (BoB) announced the launch of its innovative ‘bob 360’ deposit scheme on Monday. This special short-term retail deposit offering promises higher interest rates, reaching up to an attractive 7.60 per cent per annum for a duration of 360 ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI; JANUARY 12, 2024 On the occasion of National Youth Day on January 12, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reiterated its commitment to empowering youth across its operations through multiple opportunities for advancement. The company has employed a two-pronged approach, generating extensive employment opportunities with rich job content across its world-class operations, and empowering youths ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 11, 2024 Chennai Quick Guns reached the final of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 with a 31-29 victory over Telugu Yoddhas in the second semifinal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday. They will take on Gujarat Giants, who beat defending champions Odisha Juggernauts in the first semifinal. Despite Telugu Yoddhas seizing an early ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 11, 2024 Gujarat Giants marched into the final of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2, overcoming defending champions Odisha Juggernauts 29-27 in the first semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday. Gujarat Giants dominated the first innings as their opponents seemingly switched off. Odisha Juggernauts put in an improved show in the second half, ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, JAN 11, 2024 Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters under its CSR initiative distributed clothes to inmates of Adarsh Viskashan Old Age Home, Ranchi on Thursday during the ongoing chilly winter season. Under this program, the Ladies Club provided sarees and dress materials  to the needy senior citizens of the old age shelter home. The noble ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 11, 2024 The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) will start offering LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) service including new LEI registration, LEI renewal and LEI transfer to business entities from January 16. The Legal Entity Identifier code has been conceived of as a key measure to improve the data quality accuracy of financial data system for better ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 11, 2024 BioAsia, the marquee healthcare and Life Sciences event, organized by the Telangana Government, is all set for the grand unveiling of its 21st edition in Hyderabad. The event is scheduled to be held between February 26 and 28, 2024 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center in Hyderabad. As the Flagship event of the Telangana ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 11, 2024 Aditya Birla Health Insurance on Thursday launched its new product – ‘Activ One’ – in the Odisha market. The product features ‘100 per cent Health Returns’, which enable policyholders to earn back their premium up to 100 per cent. The product offers wide-ranging features including coverage for live-in partners under the policy. The policy ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 11, 2024 Union Bank of India is ranked second for Q2 of FY 2023-24 in EASE Reforms Index for adopting reforms prescribed for Public Sector Banks by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Union Bank of India has been excelling in areas related to enabling various digital and digitally assisted journeys for customer convenience, delivering excellence in customer ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JAN 10, 2024 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the third phase of “Project Panchhi” in Jharsuguda. Conceptualized under the visionary leadership of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal, Project Panchhi is Vedanta’s innovative corporate recruitment drive which aims to employ 1000 girls from economically backward communities, across its diverse businesses in metals, mining, oil & ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD, JAN 10, 2024 In furtherance of ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence, Adani Defence & Aerospace on Wednesday unveiled and handed over its indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the Indian Navy. Drishti 10 Starliner is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance and 450 kg payload capacity. The only all-weather ...

TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, JAN 10, 2024 The enforcement team of Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has initiated a robust campaign against power theft. In recent investigations within the Chhatarpur Division, 20 cases of meter tampering have been identified. Consumers were found employing various methods such as remote circuit manipulation and the use of magnets to tamper with the ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 10, 2024 Public sector lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) has emerged as the fastest in the industry to issue 1,000 Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs) on the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) platform. Having introduced issuance of Electronic Bank Guarantee in May 2023, BoB achieved this milestone within 8 months of its launch. Electronic Bank Guarantee replaces ...

TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, JAN 10, 2024 The Continuous Casting Machine-3 (CCM-3) belonging to the Steel Melting Shop-II (SMS-II) Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has set a fresh record in casting the longest ever sequence of heats. The unit registered an all-time best casting of 309 heats during the record sequence. The previous best casting of 291 heats was recorded ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 10, 2024 Air India Express launched its ‘Time to Travel’ sale on domestic flights across major channels for bookings made until 11th January 2024 and for travel till 30th September 2024. With fares starting from Rs 1,799, the airline offers fab deals on routes such as Bengaluru-Chennai, Delhi-Jaipur, Bengaluru-Kochi, Delhi-Gwalior and Kolkata-Bagdogra, along with discounted sale ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 10, 2024 Union Bank of India has been bestowed with Global Banking and Finance Awards 2023 for Excellence in Innovation under three categories — Voice Banking Implementation 2023: for Union Voice Assistant (UVA); WhatsApp Banking feature India 2023: for UVConn; and Virtual Banking India 2023. The awards program reflects the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 10, 2024 Industry stalwarts from the port ecosystem were engaged in thoughtful deliberations here on Wednesday to chalk out strategies for evolution of bulk mega ports under the ambit of the Sagarmala initiative. They were speaking at a workshop titled “Navigating the Future Mega Ports for Bulk Cargo Handling”, organised by the Paradip Port as part ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 10, 2024 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected an overall credit potential under priority sector at Rs 2,00,608 crore for financial year 2024-25 (FY25) in the State Focus Paper for Odisha. In the seminar chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, NABARD CGM Sudhanshu KK Mishra emphasised on concerted efforts ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 09, 2024 Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have recently launched the “My Odisha, India’s Pride” contest. This initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to foster cultural enrichment and nurturing young talent while celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Aimed at cultivating pride and creativity among children aged 8-12 and 13-16 years, the contest invites ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 Chennai Quick Guns ascended to the top of the Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 table with a dominating 42-19 victory over Rajasthan Warriors, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Monday. The match featured one of the most memorable defensive performances in Ultimate Kho Kho history with a Chennai Quick Guns batch ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 Gujarat Giants moved to the top of the points table in the Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 with a 42-22 victory over Telugu Yoddhas at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Monday. The victory was built on the back of a strong defensive performance as Gujarat Giants’ defenders earned a total of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) celebrated its 44th Foundation Day on January 7. Celebrating more than four decades of unparalleled success, the company proudly marked the milestone of completing more than 43 years, by organizing special events at its corporate headquarters at Bhubaneswar, and at its operating units and regional offices. In ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 In a bid to secure the future of more students, the Odisha Government has modified the KALIA scholarship guidelines. As per the new and revised guidelines, in addition to Govt. institutions, students undertaking technical/professional courses in Private institutes inside the state having AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education) are covered under KALIA ...

TBB BUREAU SAMBALPUR, JAN 08, 2024 IIM Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management institutions, hosted its CEO Immersion Programme for Executive MBA for batches 2022-24 and 2023-25 at its Sambalpur campus. The programme aims to equip the batch with practical knowledge, industry trends, and leadership skills through direct interaction with seasoned professionals. As many as 77 working professionals participated in ...

TBB BUREAU PURI, JAN 08, 2024 The Shree Mandir Parikrama at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri will open for devotees on January 17, marking the successful completion of the first phase of the Temple Transformation Project. The inauguration will consecrate a 75-metre corridor around the Meghanada Pacheri, the temple’s outer compound wall. This will address challenges faced by devotees ...

TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, JAN 08, 2024 In an effort to nurture energy awareness and educate the younger generation, TPSODL (TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited)’s CSR team partnered with the American India Foundation Team to organize a dynamic ‘Club Enerji’ session at Govt. UP School, Kanamana, Chatrapur. The session, attended by 19 teachers from 19 schools, is expected to have an ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 With the aim to showcase the great potential of Odisha and huge investment opportunities in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Processing, Fisheries & Animal Husbandry sectors in the State, the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department of the State Government will be organising ‘Krushi Odisha-2024’ from January 12 to 14 at Janata Maidan, here. The three-day event ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 08, 2024 One of the world’s top aluminium producers, Vedanta Aluminium, has become the newest member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). The International Aluminium Institute is the only body representing the global primary aluminium industry. Vedanta Aluminium is also India’s largest producer of the metal, manufacturing 2.29 million tonnes of aluminium in the financial ...

TBB BUREAU AHMEDABAD, JAN 08, 2024 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Monday said it has commissioned a third assembly line at its Vithalapur (Gujarat)-based manufacturing plant. The third line will add an additional production capacity of 6.5 lakh scooter units, taking the total capacity of the facility to 19.7 lakh units per annum. “To serve customers more efficiently ...

Impacts lives of 50,000 women across 7 States and region TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 08, 2024 Capri Global Capital Ltd., a leading non-banking financial company, is making waves in women’s development & upskilling through its transformative CSR initiatives. Allocating an impressive INR 392 lakh this fiscal year, the philanthropic arm of Capri Global Capital Ltd. has partnered with renowned social ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JAN 08, 2024 DSP Mutual Fund has announced the launch of DSP Multicap Fund, an open-ended scheme that offers investors the flexibility to invest across large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks, investment styles and industries. With dedicated market cap exposure to mid and small caps along with timely rebalancing, the multicap strategy offers investors better ...

TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, JAN 08, 2024 Pramerica Life Insurance, one of the fastest growing life insurers in India, today announced the launch of its inspiring brand campaign, “This is My Climb.” This powerful campaign, featuring two short films, aims to celebrate the diverse stories of purpose, aspirations, and resilience that define our individual journeys. The campaign, while going beyond the ...