TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 24, 2021 The Noamundi Iron Mine (NIM) of Tata Steel has been accorded the ‘Five Star rating’ for sustainable development for three consecutive years i.e. 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. The award ceremony was organised today during the 5th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals in New Delhi. D B Sundara Ramam, Vice President (Raw Materials), Tata ...
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National campaign to promote driving for women for better access to livelihoods and opportunities
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 23, 2021 The UK-based charity Shell Foundation and the UK Government in association with Moving Women Social Initiatives Foundation (MOWO) have launched ‘Moving Boundaries’, a campaign to encourage women to pick up driving skills and remove roadblocks within the ecosystem to increase their job prospects in transportation businesses including as taxi and e-rickshaw drivers or as ...
Read More »Century LED ropes in Sourav Ganguly as Brand Ambassador for Magik
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 23, 2021 Century LED Ltd. has announced the appointment of iconic cricketer and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as the Brand Ambassador for its Magik range of LED lighting products with the hope that the association with Ganguly will help reinforce the brand in a more concrete way. Kolkata-headquartered Century LED Limited is a leading LED ...
Read More »Vedanta Jharsuguda plants over 3 lakh saplings under its ‘Green Cover’ initiative
TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOV 23, 2021 The Jharsuguda Unit of Vedanta Ltd has planted over 3 lakh saplings in and around its plant premises in Odisha, under the Vedanta Group’s ‘Green Cover’ initiative between August and October this year. The Green Cover initiative was launched with the aim of planting a million trees across the country within the financial year. ...
Read More »Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal conferred with Philanthropy Award at Asian Business Awards-2021
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI, NOV 23, 2021 Industry leader and philanthropist, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of the Vedanta Group, India’s leading producer of metals, minerals and oil & gas, has been conferred with the coveted Philanthropy Award at the Asian Business Awards 2021. The award has been given for the outstanding work done through his charitable foundation, ‘Anil Agarwal Foundation’, ...
Read More »Jharsuguda airport is a perfect example of Cooperative Federalism: Scindia
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2021 “The development of Jharsuguda airport is a perfect example of cooperative federalism and a great success story of Udan scheme. It is an example of how the center and state’s joint work could do wonders,” said Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia during the Udan Utsav celebrations at Veer Surendra Sai Airport ...
Read More »Dalmia Cement promotes computer literacy
TBB BUREAU RAJGANHGPUR, NOV 22, 2021 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd has tied up with HP to relaunch its digital literacy program in Rajgangpur and Kutra Blocks to promote computer literacy among rural communities under its CSR initiatives. To recall, the digital literacy project was inaugurated last year by Sundargarh Superintendent of Police Sagarika Nath, and around 343 students of 43 ...
Read More »GO FIRST becomes third largest carrier with 9.80pc market share
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 22, 2021 GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) registered a growth in market share from 8.2 per cent to 9.8 per cent in the month of October 2021 thus becoming the third largest carrier, as per the figures declared by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The airline also registered a high seat load factor at ...
Read More »Odisha approves eight investment projects worth Rs 1,872 cr
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2021 The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) of the Odisha Government in its 105th meeting held on Monday under the chairmanship of State Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, approved eight investment proposals of Rs 1872.11 crore that would generate employment opportunities for over 3,400 persons in the state. Principal Secretary of Industries, Hemant ...
Read More »Redmi India joins hands with Jio on 5G trials for upcoming smartphone
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2021 Redmi India, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, on Monday announced that it has joined hands with Reliance Jio to conduct 5G trials for its upcoming Redmi Note 11T 5G smartphone. To verify the capability and performance of their upcoming device, the two companies conducted a 5G standalone lab trial, and tested the device through various ...
Read More »TVS Eurogrip promotes the Joy of Riding; introduces Brunch & Biking
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2021 The first edition of the TVS Eurogrip Brunch & Biking by India’s leading 2 & 3-wheeler tyre company TVS Srichakra Limited took place on Sunday in Bhubaneswar, the Capital City of Odisha. The 124-km ride was flagged off by representatives from TVS Eurogrip and biking enthusiasts from Odisha at Hotel Swosti Premium, here. The ...
Read More »JSPL clinches AMITY T20 Cricket Trophy
TBB BUREAU ANGUL, NOV 21, 2021 The AMITY Cup inter industry T20 cricket tournament came to an end with a stunning final today with Team JSPL clinching the championship title. In the final played at Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) sports ground in Jindal Nagar Township here today, JSPL beat SPCB by four wickets to win the AMITY Cup. ...
Read More »‘Most conventional firms now pledge net zero strategy to fight climate change’
TBB BUREAU SAMBALPUR, NOV 20, 2021 “Most of the conventional companies have now gone in the path of not only pledging as a net zero but also started working towards energy transition,” said Kapil Maheshwari, Leader Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Ecosystem Development, President Reliance Industries Limited while speaking at the at the sixth edition of the annual business conclave ...
Read More »Vizous Interio opens second outlet in Bhubaneswar
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 20, 2021 Vizous Interio Pvt Ltd, one of most trusted modular furniture brand of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, has opened of second extension centre in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar. Ollywood star Anu Choudhury inaugurated the new centre in presence of company’s Managing Director Chandrakanta Das and other officials. Vizous Interio Pvt Ltd Laxmisagar is the second Extension Centre in ...
Read More »Trehan Group sells 120 luxury floors in Gurugram this festive season
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 20, 2021 Realty firm Trehan Group today said it has sold 120 luxury floors in Gurugram during the festive season as homebuyers preferred quicker deliveries, quality construction, and amenities. The fourth floor with terrace was the most sought-after property, said the company, which is still flooded with inquiries for independent floors from prospective homebuyers. The ...
Read More »Ayouthveda – A synergy of beauty and health
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 20, 2021 Not keeping itself limited to healing various ailments, Ayurveda is now coming up as a key to beauty combined with health. No wonder, cosmetic products with medicinal properties are now the new fad in the market. In one of such initiatives, Delhi-based AIMIL Pharma in collaboration with Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj, ...
Read More »Union Bank of India ranks 3rd in PSB reforms
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 19, 2021 Union Bank of India ranked third amongst 12 PSBs in EASE 4.0 Reforms Index for Q1 FY22, as per the rank list released by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The Bank has been actively adopting the reforms initiatives recommended under the EASE Agenda enabling it to retain the overall position of Second Runner Up from ...
Read More »Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham develops technology to treat toilet wastewater through biological filters
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 19, 2021 The School of Biotechnology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has discovered a proprietary technology to treat wastewater discharged from toilets through layers of biological filters (bacteriophages, specific algae, bacterial consortia, different biological control agents against enteric pathogens and aquatic plants). The technology was developed with funding obtained from national and international funding agencies such as ...
Read More »TVS Eurogrip invites riders for Brunch & Biking
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 19, 2021 India’s leading 2 & 3-wheeler tyre company TVS Srichakra Limited invites motorbike enthusiasts in the Capital City for the inaugural edition of TVS Eurogrip Brunch and Biking in Odisha, scheduled to be held on Sunday. Brunch and Biking is a pan India initiative from TVS Eurogrip aimed at bringing together the country’s riding community. ...
Read More »SAIL supplies 48,200 tonnes of steel for Purvanchal Expressway
TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, NOV 18, 2021 State-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied 48,200 tonnes of steel for the Purvanchal Expressway which has been recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The total quantity of steel supplied by SAIL for this massive project comprises of TMT bars, structurals and plates. The 341-km long Purvanchal Expressway will substantially ...
Read More »Vedanta strongly committed to Odisha’s development: CEO Sharma
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 17, 2021 “We remain strongly committed to development of Odisha. Vedanta has planned major investments in the state and we invite start-ups to partner us in this sustainable growth journey,” said Rahul Sharma, CEO – Aluminium Business, Vedanta Ltd. Speaking at the 23rd edition of Enterprise Odisha organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) ...
Read More »Delhi govt signs MoU with OP Jindal Global University for skills training
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 17, 2021 The Directorate of Training (UTCS), Delhi Government has signed an MoU with O.P. Jindal Global University today to enhance understanding by promoting exchange and cooperation in the areas of academic training, knowledge enhancement and the Capacity Building of the Officers of Delhi Government. This MoU will strengthen technical cooperation between Delhi Government and ...
Read More »Utkal Alumina inaugurates ‘Project UDYAMEE’ in association with EDII
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/TIKIRI, NOV 17, 2021 As a part of its relentless pursuit of transforming the lives and enhancing socio-economic indicators of the community around it, the Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL) has inaugurated Project UDYAMEE in association with Enterprise Development Institute of India (EDII) at Tikiri today. The project aims to promote 300 entrepreneurs from Kashipur and Thuamul Rampur ...
Read More »Renault Kwid surpasses 4-lakh unit sales milestone in India
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 17, 2021 French car manufacturer, Renault, which is into its 10th year of operations in India, today handed-over the keys of the Renault Kwid to the 4,00,000th customer. With this, the Renault Kwid has crossed the landmark of 4-lakh sales milestone in India, and continues to be a major disruptor in India’s mini-car segment. Available ...
Read More »IndusInd Bank launches ‘Indus Merchant Solutions’ app
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 17, 2021 IdusInd Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of ‘Indus Merchant Solutions’ a one-stop mobile application to enable merchants, retailers and professionals to carry out banking transactions digitally, on a single platform. The application will enable merchants and retailers to undertake an array of activities such as accept instant cashless payments on mobile phones from ...
Read More »Axis Mutual Fund launches Multicap Fund
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 17, 2021 Axis Mutual Fund has announced the launch of their new fund offer – ‘Axis Multicap Fund’. The fund will open on November 26, 2021 and close on 10th December, 2021. “The NFO will provide investors with an opportunity to invest in large, mid, and small cap stocks with minimum equal exposure across each category. ...
Read More »Jio tops 4G download speed chart in October with 21.9 Mbps average speed: TRAI
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 Reliance Jio has once again topped the 4G download speed chart with average download speed of 21.9 megabit per second (Mbps) in October 2021, as per the latest 4G download speed chart published by TRAI. This is an increase of 1 Mbps from 20.9 Mbps average download speed recorded by Jio in September 2021. ...
Read More »OSL’s generosity & commitment towards Odisha education
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 In a unique act of charity and ‘giving back to its soil’, Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) has donated Rs 10 lakh more to Mahavinayak Vidyayan, Barchana under “Mo School Abhiyan”. Recently, OSL had extended financial support of Rs 20 lakh to the schools of Cuttack district under the ambitious “Mo School Abhiyan Parichalana Sangathan” ...
Read More »Millennials prefer complete online journey for purchasing tyres: CarDekho Survey
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 16, 2021 Consumers are increasingly researching and booking tyres online to be delivered and fitted at their doorstep as per a CarDekho survey. The survey to understand the Tyre buying behaviour of consumers found that millennials are ready to pay a nominal fee for the convenience of purchasing tyres online and having them delivered at ...
Read More »Vedanta Lanjigarh wins ‘Bronze’ at Economic Times Human Capital Awards
TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, NOV 16, 2021 The Lanjigarh Unit ofVedanta Limited has won the Bronze Award at the prestigious Economic Times Human Capital Awards. The company won the coveted award in ‘Excellence in Reward and Recognition’ category for its program ‘Manyata’. With an aim to drive business results, nurture an empowered and engaged workforce, and a performance-oriented culture, Vedanta Lanjigarh ...
Read More »TPCODL opens vocational training-cum-tutorial center at Naraj
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture company of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, believes in overall socio-economic growth of local communities in its areas of operations. Bringing the values to action, the company today inaugurated its first Vocational Training-cum-Tutorial Center in Talagarh village under Naraj Gram Panchayat in ...
Read More »OP Jindal School unveils digital library
TBB BUREAU ANGUL, NOV 16, 2021 Joining digital revolution in education and making e-content accessible to one and all, the OP Jindal School (OPJS) here launched a digital library today. JSPL Executive Director Damodar Mittal graced the occasion as chief guest and dedicated the e-library to the students. Speaking on the occasion, Mittal highlighted the role of technology in education ...
Read More »Tata Steel shortlists AUS to provide drone-based solutions to multiple business verticals
TBB BUREAU BENGALURU, NOV 16, 2021 AUS (Aarav Unmanned Systems), the leading end-to-end drone solution start-up, has been awarded multiple long-term contracts from various business verticals of Tata Steel to provide advanced drone-based enterprise solutions. AUS’s drones are expected to help Tata Steel operate their mines more effectively and enhance productivity, besides ensuring higher regulatory fulfilment and safety. AUS’s drone ...
Read More »Vasu Healthcare unveils Rose & Gold Premium skin brightening range
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 Leading brand in herbal cosmetics & personal care – Vasu Healthcare has unveiled an affordable luxury with Rose and Gold (R&G) – premium skin brightening range to harness beauty with quality. The Company has launched Face Serum, Face Wash, and Face Cream and plans to expand the range with more products in the coming ...
Read More »This festive season, the forging and auto component industry is yet to witness healthy growth
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 16, 2021 India’s auto sector, which grew at a rate of more than 10% in the early 2010s, is now struggling to stay in the green. Due to various factors such as semiconductor chip shortages, rising input costs, rising commodity prices, and rising fuel costs, total automotive sales in India have declined in double digits in ...
Read More »IndianOil conferred “Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar” for encouragement to sports through CSR
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has been conferred the “Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Purskar” for the year 2021, for encouragement to sports through CSR. The award was presented by President of India Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 13. Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya received the award on behalf of IndianOil. ...
Read More »Adani Foundation organises exposure trip for farmers
TBB BUREAU DHAMRA, NOV 15, 2021 Adani Foundation – the CSR arm of Adani Group of Companies has been undertaking various knowledge and skills enhancement programme to enable the farmers in adoption and engagement in dual cropping, Horticulture and production of high value crop in Adani Dhamra Port vicinity. As part of the programmes, the farmers are introduced and linked ...
Read More »NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters celebrates Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary
TBB BUREAU RANCHI, NOV 15, 2021 Rich tributes were paid to Shaheed Veer Birsa Munda on his 146th birth anniversary at NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi on Monday. Every year this day is celebrated as Birsa Munda Jayanti to mark the birth anniversary of iconic tribal leader Birsa Munda, who led a rebellion against the British. On the occasion, Regional ...
Read More »Sundargarh street-side tea seller delights customers with free Wi-Fi connectivity, powered by JioFiber
TBB BUREAU SUNDARGARH, NOV 15, 2021 These days, consistent high-speed internet has become a necessity for almost everyone, be it a student or a working professional or an elderly person using it for watching favourite news and entertainment shows. With the anvil of JioFiber, the fastest and popular high-speed broadband service offered by Reliance Jio, affordable high-speed broadband connectivity has ...
Read More »Interactive session on E-Shram portal for unorganized workers held at NALCO
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 15, 2021 An interactive session on E-Shram portal, an initiative of Government of India for unorganized workers, was conducted at the HRD Centre of Excellence of NALCO here recently to spread awareness on ‘E-Shram Card’ and National Database of Unorganised Workers through E-Shram Portal. The session was addressed by DPS Negi, Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) along ...
Read More »Odisha to get investment of Rs. 441.66 crore for DSM programme
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 15, 2021 Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV under Ministry of Power along with Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) has launched a utility-based Demand Side Management (DSM) programme for the DISCOMs in Odisha. A total investment of Rs.441.66 crore has been planned in the state in a phased manner. The DSM programme aims to accelerate ...
Read More »SIDBI launches second window of Swavalamban Challenge Fund
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 15, 2021 Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched the second window of Swavalamban Challenge Fund (SCF), which aims to provide financial support to non-profit organizations/educational institutions/social startups for addressing developmental gaps. The focus is on innovative projects addressing the green/clean/efficient climate change. Other themes are sustainable livelihood, financial inclusion, and access to financial ...
Read More »Paytm Money launches AI-powered ‘Voice Trading’
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 15, 2021 Homegrown fintech platform Paytm today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money has launched ‘Voice Trading’, powered by artificial intelligence, allowing users to place a trade or get information about stocks via single voice command. This service has been launched in line with Paytm Money’s efforts to offer next-gen and AI-driven tech to elevate ...
Read More »Simple, clear FOPL on packaged foods key to curb non-communicable diseases: Health experts
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 14, 2021 Attaching clear and simple specific warning labels to the front of food packaging (FOPL) that can be easily comprehended by all, will help cut down consumption of high fat, sugar and sodium. This would ensure reducing cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in India, Padma Shri awardee and leading ...
Read More »NALCO bags IIM Non-Ferrous Best Performance Award 2020-21
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 14, 2021 Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has bagged the Non-Ferrous Best Performance Award 2020-21 by the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), under the large scale manufacturing unit category. On behalf of NALCO, Chairman-cum-Managing Director Sridhar Patra received the award during a special award presentation ceremony held virtually on Sunday, as part of the ...
Read More »NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters organizes quiz workshop for children
TBB BUREAU RANCHI, NOV 14, 2021 NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters organised a quiz workshop for children as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and Children’s Day 2021 on Saturday. The quiz workshop was conducted under the aegis of Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, CMHQ through MS Team online. Partha Mazumder, Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining), inaugurated the workshop. Addressing the participants, Mazumder ...
Read More »TPCODL undertakes disaster resilient measures to strengthen power distribution network in cyclone prone Kendrapada region
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 12, 2021 In a bid to strengthen its Power Distribution Network in Kendrapada region, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and Government of Odisha, has recently undertaken a slew of initiatives to upgrade the existing infrastructure. The company has installed over 1800 poles, straightened tilted poles and replaced small heighted, ...
Read More »NTPC Coal Mining HQ conducts screening Quiz test for AIMA-National Management Quiz
TBB BUREAU RANCHI, NOV 12, 2021 NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi organized an Inter Coal Mining Project screening Quiz test to select the best team to represent Coal Mining Region in the AIMA-National Management Quiz competition. The quiz was conducted in online mode. The quiz was held both in visual round and written round. All questions were related to management ...
Read More »KL University announces KLEEE-2022 Entrance Exam, Rs 100 Cr in merit scholarships
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 12, 2021 KL Deemed to be University, one of the leading universities in the country for graduation and higher education, has announced the dates for KL Engineering Entrance Exam 2022(KLEEE-2022) for the students aiming to make a career in the technology. The exams will be held online on January 27th, 28th, and 29th of 2022 ensuring ...
Read More »Reliance Retail acquires ‘amanté ’ business of MAS Holdings
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 12, 2021 Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has acquired retail lingerie businesses under the ‘amante’ umbrella brand from MAS Brands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka-based MAS Holdings, for an undisclosed amount. The ‘amanté business’, which was established by MAS in 2007, is engaged in retail and wholesale distribution of premium lingerie under brands ‘amanté’, ‘Ultimo’ ...
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