TBB BUREAU BENGALURU, AUGUST 22, 2023 Acer, one the world’s leading technology brand, has launched two new tablets in India — The Acer One 8 and the Acer One 10. Powered by the robust Mediatek MT8768 Octa-Core Processor, these tablets offer a perfect combination of performance, portability, and functionality, catering to the needs of today’s users. The tablets feature sleek ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, AUGUST 22, 2023 Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, recently organized an orientation program for the first batch of girls hired as part of its ‘Project Panchhi’ initiative. Conceptualized directly under the vision of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, ‘Project Panchhi’ aims to employ 1,000 girls from disadvantaged communities across India who are ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 21, 2023 India’s largest integrated power company Tata Power on Monday announced that its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to set up a 9MWp on-campus solar plant at Tata Motors’ Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand. This solar plant is poised to be the largest on-campus solar facility in ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUGUST 21, 2023 Noted philanthropist and JSP Foundation Chairperson Shallu Jindal has been conferred with the coveted CSR TIMES Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 in recognition of her outstanding and enduring positive contributions to the socio-economic development of the underprivileged and socially vulnerable through multidimensional sustainable Community development Programmes. Jindal received the award during the National CSR ...

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, AUGUST 21, 2023 Aayansh Raj Das, a student of Dalmia Vidya Mandir (DVM), Rajgangpur has won the ‘Super Talented Kid’ title instituted by the prestigious International Book of Records. Three years and 10 months old Aayansh has set the record by reciting 8 rhymes in one minute, 5 shlokas in 37 seconds and spelling of 1 to 10 numbers. ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, AUGUST 21, 2023 AU Small Finance Bank on Monday announced the launch of all-new AU IVY program. Designed exclusively for high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra net worth individuals (Ultra-HNIs), this super premium banking program is a pinnacle of exclusivity, extended through personal invitations to a select group of discerning customers. The AU IVY Program is ...

With increasing awareness, propelled by technological advancements, the importance of having Life Insurance is slowly but steadily gaining recognition. People today are more proactive about purchasing life insurance plans. However, many do miss out on the multiple benefits that their policy offers in addition to the basic tenets of financial protection and wealth creation. One such benefit is the facility ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 19, 2023 On the occasion of Akshay Urja Diwas, Vedanta Aluminium reiterates its commitment to further diversifying its power portfolio with renewable energy (RE) and sustainable alternates such as biofuels. Towards fulfilling this aim, the company has entered into long-term power delivery agreements to source over 1335 MW of renewable energy. This will comprise a ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 18, 2023 Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking NLC India Limited has entered into a Long Term Power Usage Agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited for supply of 300 MW Solar Power under CPSU Scheme at Rajasthan. NLCIL presently has 1,421 MW of Renewable Energy Capacity. As per the Corporate Plan of the company, it ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 18, 2023 In a strategic move to strengthen its partnership, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors Finance Solutions Limited (TMFSL) for co-sourcing of commercial vehicles. The co-sourcing arrangement will provide simple and seamless financing solutions to fleet owners and commercial vehicle operators, while expanding and scaling MSME ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, AUG 18, 2023 Union Minister for Power, New & Renewable Energy RK Singh on Friday dedicated the 660 MW Unit-2 of Barh Super Thermal Power Project of NTPC at Barh in Patna. Congratulating Team NTPC including all the engineers and workers involved in the project for successfully completing the Unit, Union Minister Singh appreciated NTPC for fulfilling ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 18, 2023 With electric vehicles (EVs) bringing about a historic transformation of the car manufacturing industry worldwide and the EV market accelerating faster than ever before, luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz is expecting its EV portfolio to make up 25 per cent of its total car sales in the next three years, growing from the current levels ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, AUG 17, 2023 Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, has launched a new Goat Farming Project at Bhatangpadar Gram Panchayat under Lanjigarh Block. Inaugurated by Rajya Sabha Member Sujeet Kumar, the project is set to provide a new avenue for building sustainable livelihoods for over 100 families in Kalahandi district. Over 200 goats ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/ANGUL, AUG 16, 2023 In a bid to reduce the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Angul district, JSP Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) joined hand with the District Administration to launch a technology-driven initiative “Project SPARSA” on Tuesday. Inaugurating the project, Odisha Industries Minister Pratap Keshari Deb handed ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 16, 2023 The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor across all units, Corporate Office and regional offices of state-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). NALCO Chairman & Managing Director Sridhar Patra visited the Company’s Smelter and Power Complex, located at Angul, and hoisted the tricolor in presence of senior officials, representatives of various Unions ...

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, AUG 16, 2023 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited celebrated 77th Independence Day at Veer Birsa Stadium in Rajgangpur. Sanjay Kumar Mishra and Gouranga Charan Raut, senior employees of Dalmia Cement Logistics Department graced the occasion as chief guests. Sanjay Kumar Mishra Hoisted the flag and inspected the guard of honour. This year’s Independence Day was celebrated with Dalmia ...

TBB BUREAU BARBIL, AUG 16, 2023 JSW Jajang Colony ground echoed with Vande Mataram chants during the celebration of the 77th Independence Day of our nation on Tuesday and the whole JSW Steel (Odisha Mines Division) family paid tributes to the freedom fighters. JSW Steel Limited Chief Operating Officer (Mining) Sauvick Mazumdar hoisted the National Flag and guided through the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 16, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd. (TPCODL) marked the 77th Independence Day with a commemorative event that exemplified the spirit of unity, bravery, and academic accomplishment. The event, held at the TPCODL Corporate office in Bhubaneswar, was a momentous occasion that celebrated the nation’s journey towards progress and self-reliance. The event’s highlight was the ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 16, 2023 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for a period of five years that will benefit about 30 lakh families of traditional artisans and craftsmen, including weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers and ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 16, 2023 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday on Wednesday approved seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways at an estimated cost of around Rs 32,500 crore with 100 per cent funding from Central Government, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed projects will help increase the ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 16, 2023 SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, has announced that Abhijit Chakravorty has taken charge as the company’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 12th August 2023. Chakravorty has taken over from Rama Mohan Rao Amara, who is returning to the bank after successfully leading SBI Card for over two ...

TBB BUREAU UDAIPUR, AUG 16, 2023 As India moves towards becoming a US$10 trillion economy, the metals and mining sector plays an important role in the economic development of India, making it a crucial sector for India’s growth story, both in global and domestic terms. India produces 95 different types of minerals, including minor, atomic, non-metallic, and metallic ones, and ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, AUG 16, 2023 Bank of Baroda celebrated India’s 77th Independence Day on Tuesday with a wide range of initiatives nationwide. Bank of Baroda (BoB) Managing Director & CEO Debadatta Chand said, “As we celebrate India’s 77th Independence Day, Bank of Baroda reaffirms its commitment to the nation. The Bank has been a steadfast partner, supporting the country’s ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, AUG 15, 2023 NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi, celebrated the 77th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour on Tuesday. NTPC Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining) MVR Reddy graced the occasion as the chief guest and hoisted the tricolor. He also paid tributes to the freedom fighters who sacrificed and dedicated their lives for India’s independence. ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, AUG 15, 2023 The Angul Unit of Naveen Jindal-led private steel behemoth Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) commemorated the 77th Independence Day of India with a fervent display of patriotism. JSP Managing Director Bimlendra Jha unfurled the tricolor at the premises of OP Jindal School in the presence of Executive Director In-charge Hridayaswar Jha, Executive Director Damodar ...

TBB BUREAU JODA/BARBIL, AUG 15, 2023 Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) celebrated the 77th Independence Day at its Pellet Plant and Iron Ore mines at Tensa and Kasia with the spirit of patriotism and resounding enthusiasm. Purushotham MD, Kamalakanta Nanda and Raghuraj Raghuwanshi (In-charge) the Unit Heads of Barbil Pellet Plant, Tensa and Kasia Mines respectively unfurled the National Flag ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, AUG 15, 2023 The Paradip Port Authority on Tuesday joined the Nation in celebrating the 77th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour. Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman P.L. Harandh hoisted the National Flag in the presence of senior officers and employees of the Port. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chairman said that various initiatives ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 14, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is launching a multi-channel campaign called ‘#AzadiKaAsliMatlab’ (The True Meaning of Freedom), to mark the 77th Independence Day of India. The campaign pivots around a visually striking film encapsulating the nation’s progress on several fronts. It was launched on 14th August on YouTube, and will be ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 14, 2023 Renowned electric vehicle manufacturer Okaya EV on Monday announced opening of its state-of-the-art dealership A&T Automobiles at Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar. This momentous event marks a significant step forward in shaping the future of sustainable transportation and automotive innovation. The new dealership, proudly showcasing Okaya EV’s cutting-edge technology and dedication to sustainability, aims to redefine ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR, AUG 14, 2023 Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India on Monday announced that its nationwide ‘Independence Day Service Camp’ will start from August 16 and continue till August 20, 2023. During this period, Honda Cars’ valued customers will have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive offers on car ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 14, 2023 ITC’s Sunfeast Dark Fantasy has announced the beginning of an exciting journey with the ‘King of Fantasy’ – Shah Rukh Khan – as the new face of the brand. Sunfeast Dark Fantasy introduces its renewed brand proposition, ‘Sunfeast Dark Fantasy – Har Dil Ki Fantasy’ aiming to establish a profound connection with its ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, AUG 14, 2023 Strengthening its commitment to women across the world, Ayurveda-backed women’s healthcare company Gynoveda conducted a study at Dhanwantari Ayurveda Centre, Pallakad, Kerala, in May 2023. Based on the study, 85 percent of women achieved ovulation on time after consuming Gynoveda’s Ayurvedic supplement (within 3 months). Moreover, no adverse drug reaction was observed, offering women ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 14, 2023 Pan Oleo Energy, Indian biodiesel manufacturer, took a significant step towards promoting sustainable fuels by hosting a remarkable event called the “Clean fuel” awareness campaign to honor World Biofuel Day. The company conducted informative programs in Bangalore and Chennai to educate the masses about the numerous benefits of biofuels and other clean fuels while ...

TBB BUREAU PUNE, AUG 14, 2023 Bajaj Markets, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, provides access to Personal Loans, allowing borrowers to enjoy financial freedom without any hassles. This Independence Day, individuals can meet all their funding needs with ease. There are no restrictions on the end-use of the sanction. One can use the funds as needed, for urgent, planned, or ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 14, 2023 The annual rate of inflation based on All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number remained in the negative territory for the fourth straight month in July at (-)1.36 per cent primarily due to fall in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, chemical & chemical products and textiles though food items turned costlier. The ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 13, 2023 The 32nd annual regional conference of the ICSI-EIRC on the theme “CS: The New Age Corporate Chanakya” concluded at Puri on Sunday. Odisha Law, ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Jagannath Saraka who graced the valedictory function of the two-day conference, said that the conference is a depiction of Company ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, AUG 13, 2023 NEEPCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of energy major NTPC signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Arunachal Pradesh Government, at Itanagar on Saturday for development of 2620 MW hydro projects of the State Development of these projects will contribute towards achieving the declared Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target of achieving 500 GW non-fossil ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 13, 2023 “The Digital Personal Data Protection Act is a world-class legislation. On August 15, 2021, our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi introduced the term ‘techade,’ reflecting his vision of a future full of technological opportunities for students, young Indians who will be part of the workforce tomorrow,” said Union Minister of State for Skill ...

TBB BUREAU KALINGANAGAR, AUG 13, 2023 With an objective to raise awareness about the challenges faced by young people around the world and to promote their participation in political, cultural, and economic activities, Tata Steel Foundation’s Regional Initiative for Safe Sexual Health by Today’s Adolescents (RISHTA) Project observed ‘International Youth Day’ at Gobarghati Phase-I near Duburi under Danagadi Block of ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, AUG 12, 2023 NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters joined the nation in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative of the Union Government to encourage people to bring the tricolour home and hoist it from August 13 to 15, 2023 to mark the 76th anniversary of India’s independence. The “Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative was flagged off by Regional Executive Director ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 12, 2023 On the occasion of International Youth Day, Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, is expanding the ambit of its extensive skill training programs for youths in rural India, especially within the vicinity of its operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Through these efforts, it aims to create additional avenues for building sustainable ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 12, 2023 To bolster the participation of both industries and young individuals in apprenticeship training on a nationwide scale, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, today launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). An amount of approximately Rs. 15 crore was disbursed to one lakh apprentices ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, AUG 11, 2023 Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters organised the Hariyali Teej Festival with pomp and gaiety at Ranchi on Thursday. The Teej program began with the welcoming of Chief Guest Meenkashi Srivastava, Senior Member, Sanyukta Mahila Samiti by Padma Reddy, President, Swayamsiddha Ladies Club in the presence of Presidents, Ladies Coal Mining Projects, Hazaribag ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 11, 2023 The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a premier professional body that was set up by an act of Parliament to develop and regulate company secretaries, will be opening an Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADR Centre) in Kolkata, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar soon, ICSI national President Manish Gupta said at a press conference here ...

TBB BUREAU NOIDA, AUG 11, 2023 HCL Foundation, which delivers the corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda of HCL Tech in India, announced it planted 47,000+ saplings of different native species across India to mark the 47th anniversary of the HCL Group. The mega plantation drive was organized in Chennai, Madurai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Vijayawada, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Hardoi,  Thoothukudi, North and South ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 11, 2023 The Aditya Birla Skills Centre (ABSC) flagged off by Hindalco in 2020 at Hirakud is making impressive strides. The institute in Odisha’s Sambalpur district has trained over 400 youngsters and has successfully placed nearly 60 per cent of them in various sectors. Most of the students who have passed through the portals or undergone ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 11, 2023 Signalling its commitment to improve the state’s healthcare services and address the skills gap in the healthcare sector, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Religare Group’s CSR arm Religare Care Foundation (RCF) in Itanagar today. In the presence of Arunachal Pradesh ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 11, 2023 Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has reported a 74 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 212.48 crore in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). The company had reported Rs 804.5 crore as net profit in the comparable period of the previous fiscal. Total income during ...

TBB BUREAU SAMBALPUR, AUG 11, 2023 Enabled by the amendment in the New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP) by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is geared up to resume coal production from its 1928-born Talcher colliery in Angul district of Odisha. The company has issued a letter of acceptance (LOA) under Mine Developer cum Operator ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, AUG 10, 2023 Blue Dart, South Asia’s leading express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, is all set to embark on a momentous chapter of growth and service to commemorate India’s 77th Independence Day. As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative, in celebration of the nation’s Independence Day, the company proudly announces the inauguration ...