Bongaigaon, September 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved a remarkable feat by winning three prestigious awards at the 1st Tusker National Awards, organized by the Indo-Continental Trade and Entrepreneurship Promotion Council in Kozhikode, Kerala. The 750 MW power station secured accolades in three categories, underscoring its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. NTPC Bongaigaon was honored with ...

Bongaigaon, September 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, NTPC Bongaigaon has joined hands with the District Administration of Kokrajhar, Assam, in a significant move aimed at eradicating tuberculosis (TB) and achieving a TB-free India by 2025. This collaboration is a crucial step toward contributing to the national objective of “TB Mukt Bharat,” envisioned ...

Bhubaneswar, September o1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Centurion University, in collaboration with SRB Consultancy, successfully hosted the Eastern India launch of the book Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam. The event, held in Bhubaneswar, was a significant milestone in a nationwide series of book launches, bringing together an illustrious audience and fostering a thought-provoking discourse ...

Bhubaneswar, August 31, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has taken a major step to combat electricity theft by launching a Meter Data Analysis Group (MDAG). This specialized team, consisting of highly skilled professionals, will utilize advanced, in-house developed software to analyze consumer energy meter data, effectively managing large datasets to detect irregularities. While consumer meters ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  The Odisha government is sharpening its focus on the defence and aerospace sectors, marking them as pivotal for the state’s industrial advancement. This strategic emphasis was highlighted by Kalyan Mohanty, Executive Director of IPICOL, on the second day of ‘Resurgent Odisha 2024’, a three-day global trade show organized by the Utkal Chamber of Commerce ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has launched Mission SAURYAN, a major initiative focused on solarizing its Corporate Office and Circle Offices to meet their auxiliary energy needs with solar power. With a total project investment of Rs. 1 crore, the initiative has successfully installed a Rooftop Solar (RTS) system with a capacity ...

MUMBAI, AUGUST 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), the newly launched digital-first financial services group, has announced significant achievements in its inaugural year. The JioFinance app has surpassed 1 million downloads, reflecting strong customer interest and positive initial feedback. The app currently offers a range of services including loans on mutual funds, digital savings accounts, UPI, bill ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 30, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): FireNet, a leader in fire safety, has opened its new branch office in Bhubaneswar. This strategic expansion, driven by Founder Sudhanshu Panda and Directors Prateek Verma and Rohit Mahapatra, represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission to deliver top-notch fire safety solutions across Odisha. The new office, located at Plot No. 227, Opp. ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 30, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):   Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, a leading provider of emergency medical services in Odisha, has unveiled its new social responsibility program, ‘Committed to Care,’ at a launch event held at the Patia Urban Community Health Centre (UCHC) in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The initiative began with the distribution of 10 Automatic Blood Pressure Machines to nine ...

Jharsuguda, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts to boost access to quality education have had a profound impact on secondary education and digital literacy in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha. Through initiatives such as Project Vidyagraha, the Vedanta Mini Science Centre, and support for the Government of Odisha’s Mo School Abhiyan program, the company is setting new benchmarks ...

Bhubaneswar, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Naveen Jindal, the third-time Member of Parliament from the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), paid courtesy visits to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lok Seva Bhawan, here on Thursday. During the meetings, discussions centered around the ongoing ...

Bhubaneswar, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has been conferred with the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award for 2023 for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of sports and games. NALCO Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sridhar Patra received the award on behalf of the company from Odisha Chief Minister ...

New Delhi, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Palghar in Maharashtra on Friday to lay the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port project, which is set to become one of India’s largest deep-water ports. The project, valued at approximately Rs 76,000 crore, aims to establish a world-class maritime gateway, enhancing the country’s trade and economic ...

Paradip, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Paradip Port Sports Council marked National Sports Day with a spirited celebration on Thursday at Gopabandhu Stadium, here. The event, held annually on August 29th, commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in history. The day is dedicated to ...

Bhubaneswar, August 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): An important memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and Oil India Ltd. (OIL) at NALCO’s Corporate Headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The agreement was formalized by Sadashiv Samantray, Director (Commercial) of NALCO & CEO of KABIL, and Ranjan Goswami, Executive Director (Business Development) of OIL, in the presence ...

New Delhi, August 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a wage structure revision for workers at India’s major ports, averting an indefinite strike that threatened to disrupt operations across 12 major ports in the country. This development follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Bipartite Wage Negotiation Committee ...

Berhampur, August 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) is making waves with its latest initiative aimed at promoting a robust sports culture and enhancing the mental and physical well-being of its employees. The company has rolled out an extensive series of sports events and wellness initiatives across all its operational areas in Southern Odisha. The program, ...

New Delhi, August 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway projects with a combined estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore. The projects, undertaken by the Ministry of Railways, are slated for completion by the fiscal year 2028-29 and are expected to generate approximately 114 lakh ...

Bongaigaon, August 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a major step to enhance healthcare services in Assam, NTPC Bongaigaon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) to launch a comprehensive cancer care project in Kokrajhar district. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, this project, valued at Rs 32.7 lakh, aims to provide ...

Ranchi, August 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The NTPC Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, based at the Coal Mining Headquarters in Ranchi, distributed essential food items and groceries to 40 needy families in Mahadev Toli village, Namkum, Ranchi, as part of its CSR initiative. The distribution was carried out under the guidance of Rekha Jain, President of the Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, in collaboration ...

New Delhi, August 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Ltd, led by Anil Agarwal, has amassed a Rs 30,000-crore war chest through recent fundraising activities, including a qualified institutional placement (QIP), an offer for sale (OFS), and a dividend. This fund accumulation includes Rs 8,500 crore from the QIP, Rs 3,200 crore from HZL’s OFS, Rs 5,100 crore from a second ...

Bhubaneswar, August 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant push towards enhancing digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide, Reliance Jio has extended its 4G/5G network to thousands of remote villages across Odisha. Committed to providing world-class data services to every corner of the state, Jio continues to deploy its advanced networks in areas previously underserved by modern communication infrastructure. ...

Bhubaneswar, August 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): While history often remembers the glittering names of public figures, the quiet dedication of those who work behind the scenes frequently goes unnoticed. Sir Dorabji Tata was one such pioneer—a visionary who brought his father’s dream of a strong and prosperous India to life, brick by brick and steel by steel. Sir Dorabji was ...

Bhubaeswar, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In alignment with the Government of India’s Skill India Initiative, the state-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Iron and Steel Sector Skill Council (IISSSC). This strategic partnership aims to implement a system for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), facilitating NSQF-based skill development programs, ...

Bongaigaon, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant stride towards enhancing the educational opportunities for local youth, NTPC Bongaigaon’s CSR division, in collaboration with the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club and its Employee Volunteering Services (EVOICE), distributed educational kits to 60 students from neighboring villages. These kits, designed to support both academic and physical development, included essential items such as ...

Dhamra, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Dhamra Port has been awarded the prestigious CII Star Certificate at the 18th Safety Symposium & Exposition, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region, in Kolkata on August 22-23. Jagabandhu Behera, Head of Safety, accepted the award on behalf of Dhamra Port Company Limited. This recognition highlights the port’s unwavering commitment ...

Bengaluru, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Amazon India has announced a substantial reduction in selling fees across various product categories, effective September 9, 2024. This move aims to support sellers as they gear up for the upcoming festive season. The fee cuts, ranging from 3 per cent to 12 per cent, will notably benefit sellers of affordable products priced under ...

New Delhi, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The domestic steel industry is bracing for a significant challenge following a recent Supreme Court ruling, with several states poised to impose a new mining cess that could severely impact profitability. According to ratings agency ICRA, this development is likely to compress operating margins across the sector, affecting both primary and secondary steel ...

New Delhi, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Small finance banks (SFBs) are projected to witness a robust growth in advances, estimated at 25-27% this fiscal, slightly lower than the previous fiscal’s 28% growth. The expansion is expected to be fueled by both segmental and geographical diversification, with a strong and increasing presence in semi-urban and rural markets, which continue to ...

New Delhi, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of the country’s leading public sector banks, has further enhanced its WhatsApp Banking Services by introducing two new features that allow customers to download their account statements and interest certificates directly via WhatsApp. These new features complement the growing array of non-financial services offered through PNB’s WhatsApp Banking, ...

Paradip, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has once again demonstrated its remarkable capabilities by successfully docking the MV THALASSINI AVARA (CAPE), a vessel chartered by Tata Steel Ltd., on Monday morning. This monumental event marks a significant achievement for the port, as the vessel carried a staggering 1,50,253 metric tonnes of steam coal — the highest ...

New Delhi, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Oriental Trimex Ltd, a leading processor and trader of natural stones in India announces a series of strategic developments that are set to redefine its operational capabilities, expand its market presence, and solidify its financial standing. These initiatives underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction. Oriental Trimex Limited is ...

Hyderabad, August 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Raminfo Limited, a BSE-listed and innovation-led technology solutions provider, is making a groundbreaking entry into the agricultural sector with the launch of Kisan Drones Private Limited. This initiative aims to transform Indian agriculture by offering cutting-edge drone services designed to enhance farming practices and boost productivity. Kisan Drones Private Limited is conceived as a ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 24, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Leading steelmaker Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has received recognition for its exemplary corporate social responsibility efforts by winning the CSR Times Award in two distinct categories. The awards were presented by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant during a ceremony held in Panjim, Goa. The event was attended by notable figures including Dr. ...

RANCHI, AUGUST 24, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  Anil Kumar Jadli has been appointed as the new Director (HR) at NTPC, effective August 23, 2024. Starting his career with NTPC in 1993 as an Executive Trainee, Jadli’s progression to the top HR role highlights his dedication, commitment, and hard work. Jadli holds a postgraduate degree in Organic Chemistry from Garhwal University and ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 23, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a leading solar company in India and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has announced a strategic collaboration with ICICI Bank, a prominent private sector bank in India, to provide loans for the purchase of solar panels and units for residential and corporate customers. ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 23, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  The much-anticipated “Silk India – Wedding Collection” exhibition kicked off today at hotel The New Marrion in the capital city of Odisha. The event, which will run from August 23 to August 31, showcases a stunning array of ethnic weaves and traditional silk and cotton products crafted by artisans from across India. The exhibition, ...

PARADIP, AUGUST 23, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  Paradip Port Authority (PPA) marked a momentous occasion today as it celebrated National Space Day, a new national observance declared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The designation of August 23 as National Space Day commemorates India’s historic achievement in space exploration — the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the Moon’s South ...

New Delhi, August 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, a global leader in aluminium production, on Friday announced the appointment of Fabio Roberto Martins as the CEO of Billets. In this new role, Fabio will spearhead the aluminium billets product group, focusing on maximizing production efficiency and elevating product value. He will be responsible for driving strategic and commercial initiatives, ...

Berhampur, August 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has launched an incense stick manufacturing centre — Mangalam Dhoopbatti Centre — in the Rangeilunda Block of Ganjam District. This initiative aims to empower women in rural areas by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The centre was established in partnership with the Odisha Livelihood ...

Bhubaneswar, August 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has recently launched the “Smart Anganwadi” (Shishu Vatika) project across 16 Anganwadi centres in the Hirakud region of Sambalpur district, Odisha. This initiative, part of Hindalco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, aims to revolutionize traditional Anganwadi centres by transforming them into modern ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 22, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Loyola International School has clinched the title at the third edition of CSM Synapse, Odisha’s premier inter-school quiz contest. The team of Purbasha Falguni and Pratyaksh Rastogi from Loyola outperformed five other zonal-winning teams in a fiercely competitive grand finale to secure the grand prize of Rs 50,000. This year’s competition featured an exciting ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 22, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In response to evolving industry demands, the World Skill Center Bhubaneswar (WSC) has unveiled a new program in Precision Engineering under its School of Engineering. Starting from the Academic Year 2024-25, this cutting-edge one-year program is open to candidates who have completed either a 2-year ITI or a 3-year diploma from any Polytechnic in ...

BERHAMPUR, AUGUST 22, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Bajaj Auto Limited, a global leader in two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing, has officially launched its latest electric three-wheeler models at Sri Ram Auto in Berhampur. The unveiling, which took place on Thursday, featured Nikhil Trivedi, Regional Manager of Sales, and Murali Krishna Ainavalli, Regional Manager of Service, from Bajaj Auto Ltd., alongside representatives from ...

Mumbai, August 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Nippon Life India Asset Management has launched a new passive investment fund, the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund. This innovative fund evenly distributes investments across the 500 stocks that make up the Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index, allocating 0.20 percent to each stock. The index is diversified across different market capitalizations, with 20 ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 21, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):Further fortifying its No. 1 position as the most preferred digital service provider in Odisha, Reliance Jio added over 2.72 lakh mobile subscribers in June 2024, revealed the latest telecom subscriber data published by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). With this, the total number of mobile subscribers on the Jio network in Odisha surpassed ...

BERHAMPUR, AUGUST 21, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has launched the ‘Anokha Dhaaga’ Centre, a Tata Power initiative, at Bahadurpeta village in Ganjam District. This new centre, established in collaboration with the Odisha Livelihood Mission and Mission Shakti, is dedicated to empowering women through training and micro-enterprise development. The inauguration was attended by prominent figures, ...

SAMBALPUR, AUGUST 21, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a leading coal producer, has been honoured with two prestigious Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Awards. MCL was recognized as the Best Mini-Ratna Category-1 company and for being the best in Coal (Central PSU). The awards were presented at a ceremony in New Delhi. Dr. Shambhu Jha, General Manager (Mining), ...

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 21, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has received several accolades at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2024 for its energy-efficient practices at its alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha. The refinery was awarded first prize in the ‘Best Energy Efficient Designated Consumer (under BEE-PAT scheme)’ category and received ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 21, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a noteworthy development, E-commerce major Amazon.in has announced a significant 25 per cent year-over-year growth in its Home, Kitchen, and Outdoors segment in Odisha. This impressive uptick is complemented by a 15 per cent increase in new customers shopping on India’s premier online retail platform. The surge reflects a burgeoning appetite for sports ...