TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 04, 2023 On International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2023 on Sunday, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DE&I) across the country’s manufacturing landscape. The company employs several differently-abled individuals within its operations at present. On the occasion, it organised numerous initiatives aimed at driving greater ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, DEC 04, 2023 JSP Foundation, the social wing of Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 at its ‘Jindal Asha’ center in Jindal Nagar, here on Sunday. On this occasion, more than 150 specially-abled children from the Chhendipada Block, along with their parents, participated in the awareness rally ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 04, 2023 Reinforcing its commitment to skill development and social transformation, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), on Saturday inaugurated its 19th DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing) Centre at Lanjiberna in Odisha. This is the 7th DIKSHa centre to be launched in Odisha. The ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/KEONJHAR, DEC 3, 2023 More than 400 people from Koira, Jajang and its adjacent villages availed the benefit of free medical services at the free health camp organised by the JSW Foundation in association with Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation (JCAF). The 2-day mega health camp – the second in this calendar year – was held on December 1-2 ...

We live in a world that is constantly changing, and are always striving for security and stability. This uncertainty gets amplified when we are faced with any life-threatening illness, such as cancer. In the face of a cancer diagnosis, families find themselves navigating through a profound emotional journey, grappling with uncertainty, fear, and the challenges of treatment. It is a ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, DEC 3, 2023 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Sunday joined the world in observing the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. PPA organised a programme at its Administrative Building here to mark the occasion. PPA Chairman PL Haranadh who graced the event as the chief guest, saluted the spirit of determination of the school saying that ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 01, 2023 Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India registered monthly domestic sales of 8,730 units witnessing a growth of 24 per cent over the same month last year. The export numbers for HCIL during November 2023 were 3,161 units with a growth of over 335 per cent. The company ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, DEC 01, 2023 JSP Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), on Friday observed World AIDS Day-2023 with a series of awareness activities in collaboration with government and non-government bodies. JSP Foundation’s field functionaries raised awareness about the consequences of the pandemic and encouraged people to take action against HIV/AIDS, focusing on ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 01, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has hosted its third technical masterclass, focusing on enhancing innovation and efficiency within the extrusion industry. The session, titled ‘The Metallurgy of Extrusion’, drew nearly 200 participants globally, including registrations from the USA, the UK, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Qatar, the UAE, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 01, 2023 Coinciding with the world-famous Baliyatra, The Energy Forum (TEF), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs, will host the international conference, “Purvodaya Perspectives: Reflections on Regional Connectivity,” on December 2-3, at the ITC Welcomhotel in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The conference will be inaugurated ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 01, 2023 Ashoka Kumar Mishra, a 2011-batch officer of the Indian Railway Services of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), has taken over as the new Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the East Coast Railway (ECoR). Prior to the new assignment, Mishra served as the Deputy General Manager of the ECoR.

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 01, 2023 SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with presence in over 100 countries, and the JSW Group, one of India’s leading global business conglomerates, on Thursday entered into a strategic Joint Venture (JV) to accelerate growth with focus on green mobility. The Shareholder Agreement and Share Purchase & Share Subscription agreement were signed by ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 01, 2023 IIFL Samasta Finance on Friday said it plans to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through its maiden public issue of non convertible debentures (NCDs), for the purpose of business growth and capital augmentation. The non-banking microfinance companies (NBFC-MFI) will issue bonds, aggregating to Rs 200 crore, with a green shoe option to retain ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, DEC 01, 2023 TM Forum, the leading global alliance of telco and tech companies and Jio, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, on Friday held the opening ceremony for the first TM Forum Innovation Hub, located in Mumbai. The Innovation Hub, the first of its kind for the industry, will focus its first efforts on accelerating the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 01, 2023 Demonstrating its commitment to meeting the evolving data center needs in the Asia-Pacific region, Socomec, a pioneering global leader in power management solutions, has introduced the Delphys XL 1000 and 1200 kVA/KW UPS, engineered in Europe and manufactured in India. Through continuous investments, Socomec has established robust manufacturing capabilities, creating employment opportunities and reinforcing ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, DEC 01, 2023 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Hospital on Friday joined the world in observing World AIDS Day with the theme “Let Communities Lead”. On this occasion, a walkathon — as a part of IEC activity — was organised to create awareness about Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among the denizens of the Port Township. PPA Chairman ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 01, 2023 Punjab National Bank (PNB) felicitated its Hockey Team players – Shamsher Singh (Tokyo Olympic 2020 Bronze Medalist & Commonwealth Games 2022 Silver Medalist), Abhishek (Commonwealth Games 2022 Silver Medalist) and Sukhjeet Singh – who are part of the Indian National Team, for their notable contributions during the recently held Asian Games 2022 in ...

TBB BUREAU CUTTACK, NOV 30, 2023 ITC’s Sunfeast Marie Light continues to connect with consumers of Odisha by participating in the iconic Baliyatra in Cuttack this year. Through this unique initiative, the brand aims to celebrate and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.  Over the course of the several days of the Baliyatra, people of Odisha gather to celebrate ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 30, 2023 Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Thursday announced the introduction of the BOB Parivar Account for Savings and Current Accounts. The ‘My Family, My Bank’ segment, which has been launched as a part of the Bank’s “BOB Ke Sang Tyohaar Ki Umang” festive campaign, groups all the bank accounts belonging to members of a single ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 30, 2023 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), India’s leading cement major and a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), is celebrating the historically significant ‘Baliyatra’ festival currently ongoing in Cuttack, Odisha. The annual fair held on the banks of the Mahanadi River is dedicated to the celebration of the rich maritime history of Odisha, embodying the ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 30, 2023 Indel Money, the flagship non-banking finance company (NBFC) under Indel Corporation, has announced a significant rise by 127.21 per cent in profitability during the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year 2023-24. The revenue for the quarter rose by 61.09 per cent to Rs. 77.03 crore as compared to the same period in the ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR, NOV 28, 2023 Leading steelmaker Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been honoured with the highly coveted Greentech CSR India Award-2023 for its outstanding contributions in the field of rehabilitation and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The prestigious award was conferred by Greentech Foundation in recognition of JSP’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 28, 2023 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL), India’s leading cement major and a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL), has been honoured with the Odisha Idea Excellence Award 2023 for its outstanding sustainable livelihood initiatives —Project Hastakala and Project Annadata. Presented by the Odisha CSR Forum, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) wing of DCBL, Rajgangpur received ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 26, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) reiterates its commitment to providing uninterrupted and safe power supply during the famous Baliyatra in Cuttack, beginning on Monday. The eight-day festival is one of the country’s largest open-air fairs that commemorates the 2,000-year-old maritime and cultural links between ancient Kalinga and Southeast Asia. As a significant ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 25, 2023 NABARD Odisha Regional Office organized a state level conclave on “Enhancement of Skill of FPO and SHG Members” at Railway Auditorium, here on Saturday with focus on the skill gaps under agri, allied, MSME and agro-processing sectors in the State. During the conclave 50 FPOs were provided the sanction letters for a credit support ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 25, 2023 Internationally renowned flautist and music director Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Puraskar’ for his contributions to music. The Sangit Kala Kendra (SKK) President Rajashree Birla conferred the honour on Pandit Chaurasia at a glittering function late on Thursday, while describing him as the “doyen of ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOV 24, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, triumphed big at the Grow Care Awards, further solidifying its reputation as an employer of choice in the Indian manufacturing industry. The company’s mega smelting operations at Jharsuguda in Odisha, won twin accolades in the categories of “Employee Engagement” and “Best HR Strategy”. The awards underscore its ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 24, 2023 BITS Pilani’s technology business incubator, Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), is launching a startup programme that will support women entrepreneurs who are creating solutions for the smaller cities in the northeastern region, Rajasthan, Haryana and J&K, according to a statement from the institute. The programme, ‘Womenpreneur for Bharat 1.0’, will provide funding ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, NOV 23, 2023 The development of the Western Dock of the Paradip Port is expected to boost economic activities and employment in Odisha and beyond, said Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) Chairman Naveen Jindal, here on Thursday. Performing the Bhoomi Puja for commencement of the construction work for the Western Dock of Paradip Port, Jindal said, “The ...

TBB BUREAU BILAIMUNDA (SUNDARGARH), NOV 23, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently supported the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (National Young Scientist Exhibition), a national-level initiative by the National Council Of Educational Research & Training (NCERT), organised in Hemgir Block of Sundargarh district in Odisha. By regularly encouraging impactful educational initiatives such as this exhibition and the Suravi ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 23, 2023 In a landmark achievement, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has successfully facilitated the first-ever shipment of cashew nuts from Odisha to Bangladesh. The consignment, comprising 2 metric tons of premium quality cashew nuts, was exported by the West Bengal-based exporter Paaf ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 23, 2023 With the aim of helping Odisha youths gain employability and relevant skill sets for the power sector, Tata Power – which is running four Discoms in the state in joint venture with the State Government – has signed MoUs with renowned universities. The initiative is in line with the Odisha Government’s ‘Skilled in Odisha’ ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2023 AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and in collaboration with Fluid Ventures on Wednesday announced that ‘Odisha Startup Carnival 2023, would be held here from December 10 to 23, 2023. Huge numbers of participation expected for this year’s edition from across the spectrum as Odisha witnessed tremendous growth ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2023 Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco Industries Ltd. has evinced interest in setting up a plant in Odisha to produce battery-grade Aluminum foil, a critical component in Lithium-ion cells used in electric vehicles (EV). Talking to media persons on the sidelines of the 77th Annual Technical Meeting of The Indian Institute of Metals and National Metallurgist ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 22, 2023 Terming the theme of the 77th Annual Technical Meeting of The Indian Institute of Metals and National Metallurgist Awards (IIM-ATM 2023 & NMA) ‘Sustainable Transformations in Metal Industries’ is a clarion call to the community to enable the metal industry to operate in an environmentally responsible manner, Hindalco Industries Ltd. Managing Director  and IIM ...

Bhubaneswar, Nov 22, 2023 Today, the world is debating the perils of Generative AI technology as much as its promises and possibilities. Despite the flip side, this world-tilting technology has opened up a profusion of applications. But what pulsates me more than any other possibility is the harnessing of Generative AI for public good. If I make it explicit, I ...

Holds cancer screening camp across Lanjigarh and Bhawanipatna TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, NOV 22, 2023 Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, recently organised a three-day cancer screening drive in Lanjigarh to generate wider awareness about cancer detection and treatment. The drive was undertaken in association with the BALCO Medical Centre (BMC) – one of India’s foremost cancer hospitals, known for ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 21, 2023 SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility, a multi-stakeholder innovation and financing platform supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global, in collaboration with a leading Indian startup, Redwing, launched a pilot drone network to enhance accessibility and affordability of healthcare services in the Rayagada district of Odisha. This ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 21, 2023 The World Hotels and Resorts has introduced Lyfe Hotels in Bhubaneswar, marking the brand’s inaugural presence in one of India’s captivating and divine urban centres. The first-of-its-kind luxury in the city of many firsts, Lyfe Hotels is strategically located at Janpath in Bhubaneswar which is a major north-south thoroughfare that provides seamless connectivity to ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 21, 2023 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), one of India’s leading fashion companies, announced the culmination of the Sustainability Accelerator Program 2023, a collaborative project with 1 Million for 1 Billion (1M 1B). The program, held in November 2023, demonstrated ABFRL’s commitment to build green skills and empower Indian students while nurturing the talents ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 21, 2023 Tata Power-led Odisha discoms are organising ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha’ photography contest — a unique initiative to celebrate and promote the rich and diverse beauty of Odisha — inviting photographers from all walks of life to participate and exhibit their talent. The contest is open to all residents of Odisha. The participants can upload ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 21, 2023 Newly-formed Bajaj Finserv Asset Management has announced the launch of a Balanced Advantage Fund (BAF) — schemes that dynamically invest in both equity and debt. The new fund offer (NFO) for the scheme opens on November 24 and closes on December 8. Speaking on the launch of the product, Bajaj Finserv Asset Management CEO ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 21, 2023 Reliance Jio on Tuesday announced the launch of the JioAirFiber services, its integrated end-to-end solution for world-class latest home entertainment, smart home services and high-speed broadband, in Odisha. As JioAirFiber services go live in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, all homes, and businesses across both the cities will be able now enjoy ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 20, 2023 Startup Odisha, an initiative of the MSME Department of the Odisha  Government, is gearing up for Fund Stack 3.0 – a two-day Annual Startup Investment Summit, which is poised to play a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections between startups and seasoned investors, providing crucial funding, invaluable mentorship and support. The summit’s primary goal ...

TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, NOV 20, 2023 The state-of-the-art Hot Strip Mill-2 (HSM-2) of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has been certified for production of prestigious API 5L X70 PSL-II grade HR coils by the certifying agency MECON Ltd. In a programme organised on Saturday at the ‘Manthan’ Conference Hall, the certificate was handed over to RSP Director In-Charge Atanu Bhowmick by ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, NOV 20, 2023 The 9th edition of the Annual Book Fair of OP Jindal School, Angul began on Friday with Angul Mahila Mahavidyalaya former Principal Major Dhaneswar Das inaugurating the three-day fair. The fair attracted book lovers across all age groups including students, teachers and parents of the OP Jindal family. A wide range of publications covering ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 20, 2023 Blue Dart Express Limited has announced a partnership with India Post, its officials said on Monday. With this collaboration, Blue Dart has introduced automated digital parcel lockers at selected post offices, offering customers an additional delivery method. This allows consignees to conveniently retrieve their shipments from digital parcel lockers, doing away with the need ...

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, NOV 20, 2023 Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DCBL) in association with the Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists (SGAT) Bhubaneswar and in collaboration with the Steel & Mines Department of the Odisha Government hosted the annual Environment-cum-Mineral Awareness Programme (EMAP) at Dalmia Vidya Mandir (DVM), Rajgangpur here to promote sustainable mineral development activities and awareness building for ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 20, 2023 The DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund, an offering from DSP Mutual Fund, opened for subscription on Monday. With a focus on generating returns through both domestic and overseas equity and equity-related securities, this open-ended equity scheme will be available till December 4, 2023. The scheme re-opens for continuous sale and repurchase within five ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 20, 2023 NTPC Chairman & Managing Director Gurdeep Singh on Saturday inaugurated the 55 KWp Grid Connected Roof Top Solar plant at NTPC ER-II Headquarters Guest house here in the presence of NTPC Director (Operations) Ramesh Babu V and NTPC (Eastern Region-II) Regional Executive Director Partha Mazumder. This 55 KWp solar plant installed on the roof ...