TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR, OCT 16, 2021 With childhood obesity becoming a significant public health concern and posing the risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) later in life, concerned Indian parents want the Government to adopt stringent measures to regulate processed food, as its regular use leads to obesity. On the occasion of the World Food Day (on October 16), ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCT 15, 2021 India recognises that universal vaccination is the key to stemming the spread of the virus, said Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman while asserting that the stark difference in vaccination coverage of low-income countries and advanced countries is of concern and it is critical that we need to address vaccine ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 6, 2021 In line with its commitment to normalizing conversations around mental health and creating awareness on mental health issues, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited is launching yet another disruptive initiative. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the company will be launching unique designs of facemasks that carry curated messages on spreading awareness and acceptance ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 4, 2021 The common perception about top corporate jobs is that these often come with lots of stress and challenges, all points of time. The level of stress and challenges goes manifold in sales-oriented businesses and sectors. However, successful corporate executives are often seen putting quite much effort and adopting innovative approaches to maintain their calmness ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 4, 2021 AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar added one more ‘first’ to its credit as its doctors performed Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery which is done for the first time in Odisha. Forty-two years old Abdul Osim of Balasore got a new lease of life after Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery performed by the doctors of AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar. Osim ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 30, 2021 In continuation to its celebrations around the International Day of Peace, Heartfulness launched the ‘Heartfulness Peace Anthem’. The Heartfulness Peace Anthem composed by Grammy award winner Ricky Kej and renowned vocalist Lonnie Park, and sung by Lonnie Park, heralds the message of peace bringing peoples of the world together. The female voice version has ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 30, 2021 For 31-year-old Manbodh Bagh from Titilagarh, Odisha, life was not easy as he had been suffering from a rare condition, plexiform neurofibroma, a benign tumor of the peripheral nerves since childhood. As a result of this condition, he developed a tumor on his face, and it grew as he aged. The tumor was massive, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 30, 2021 L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) on Thursday announced that Dr Prashant Garg will be the new Executive Chair of LVPEI, succeeding Dr Gullapalli N Rao. Dr Garg will take over the new responsibility on 1 October, 2021. Dr Prashant Garg is an internationally renowned leader in corneal infections, anti-microbial resistance and eye banking. ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 28, 2021           As the world gears up to observe World Heart Day 2021 on September 29, like every year, AMRI Hospitals-Bhubaneswar launches a first-of-its-kind patient engagement forum in the form of a Cardiac Support Group in the region. This support group will help provide information and create a network for those in need of cardiac ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, SEPT 28, 2021 On the eve of World Heart Day, a cardiology screening camp was organized for employees at NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi today. The camp was organized by NTPC CMHQ in association with medical team of Pakri Barwadih Coal mining project and Samford Hospital, Ranchi. The program was graced by Amit Kumar Dubey, Head of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 27, 2021 Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, strengthened its presence in the Food for Special Dietary Usage space (FSDU) with the launch of Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus. Nutrilite Vitamin D Plus is targeted for individuals with weakened bones. Its unique formulation of Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 with a patented botanical ...

PRIYABRAT BISWAL BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI, SEPT 26, 2021 Amid rise in dengue, influenza and viral fever cases in different parts of Covid-battered India, Ayurveda experts claim that herbal drugs like Fifatrol can help boost immunity and hasten recovery from these diseases which can be fatal at times. Professor K N Dwivedi of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) who has been recommending the ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 24, 2021 As schools, colleges, and educational institutes reopen across various states, there are still serious concerns about the safety of students, teachers and staff, especially since children are not eligible for the vaccine against the novel coroavirus yet. Besides the standard protocols of hand hygiene, double vaccination of all staff, regular disinfection of spaces, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 24, 2021 Rotary Club of Temple City organised a plantation drive at the premises of Biju Patnaik International Airport Bhubaneswar on Thursday in presence of Rtn. Dr. Pravat Ranjan Beuria, Director of Biju Patnaik International Airport. More than 100 saplings of fruit bearing plants were planted during the programme, led by Rtn. Prashant Kumar Hota, President ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPT 23, 2021 CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune jointly with Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) and several other companies from Pune have achieved a breakthrough to manufacture useful moulded plastic components from COVID-19 PPE waste. The successful pilot project has the potential to scale up and replicate throughout the country to convert PPE waste into useful and safe ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD/ BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 21, 2021 The Heartfulness Institute celebrated the International Day of Peace with purposeful interactions and live meditation. This event was broadcast worldwide in 28 different languages on the Heartfulness YouTube Channel. This year, Heartfulness reached out to eminent personalities from around the world to participate as messengers of peace and share their peace message with ...

PRIYABRAT BISWAL BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 16, 2021 Many patients with Vitiligo or Leucoderma are now turning towards ayurvedic remedies like Lukoskin, developed by government’s premier research agency Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO). Till now, more than one lakh patients suffering from Vitiligo or white patches, have been treated with ‘Lukoskin’ with an average success rate of 70 per cent, said Dr ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, SEPT 11, 2021 As a part of the safety awareness and skill development initiative under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, to celebrate and commemorate the 75th year of progressive India and its achievements, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi under the guidance and supervision of Partha Mazumder, Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining), NTPC, started a chain of Safety programmes ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 10, 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and the vaccination. The topics covered included a review of the prevailing Covid-19 scenario, preparedness of the health systems to respond, availability of medical oxygen and matters relating to production, supply and distribution of Covid-19 vaccine. The ...

TBB BUREAU SUNDERGARH, SEPT 10, 2021 The Sundergarh district administration has decided to open 81 Millet Shakti Kiosks at different places of the district to popularise ragi and other nutritious crops and provide nutritious food to people. The kiosks would be opened jointly by the Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) and Mission Shakti with assistance from the District Mineral Fund (DMF). ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 8, 2021 Continuing its efforts in the fight against COVID-19, Reliance Foundation has initiated community vaccination in Odisha, this week. Aiming to ensure COVID-19 vaccination of the excluded community as well as people having any sort of hesitation for vaccine, Reliance Foundation has partnered with local NGOs and voluntary organisations in this initiative. As part of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 01, 2021 Aditya Birla Group company Aditya Aluminium is actively engaged with the people of Rengali Block in Sambalpur district, and working closely with the Odisha Government to create awareness on the importance of nutritious diet. Aditya Aluminium is among the pledge partners of the Government’s ‘Suposhan’ project.  The objective is to generate awareness among the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 28, 2021 NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi organised a camp in its office premises today to administer the second dose vaccine for protection against the deadly coronavirus. Around 50 persons including employees, their family members and associates took Covishield vaccine. The vaccination camp was conducted through Medica Hospital, Ranchi. The HR Department of the Coal Mining ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 28, 2021 An Ayurvedic poly-herbal formulation, NEERI-KFT, has potential to not only slow down the progression of chronic kidney disease but also restore normalcy in functional parameters of the vital organ, a team of researchers has claimed. In a review published in the latest edition of Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, they concluded that “phytopharmacological evaluation ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 27 If India is to safeguard its people’s lives particularly children from the looming crisis of deadly non-communicable diseases (NCDs), it need to urgently and mandatorily adopt front-of-package warning labels (FOPWL) on all ultra processed foods (UPF), health experts said on Friday. According to Euromonitor estimates, the sale of UPF has increased from 2 kg ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 23, 2021 Cholayil Group, a name that is synonymous with Ayurveda and skin care has more than 50 years of expertise in providing Ayurvedic skin care solutions with the brand popularly known as Medimix. Medimix re-launches its iconic Face Care range with new and improved formulation, colourful and vibrant packaging and highly effective skin benefits reflecting ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 20, 2021 Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, on Friday unveiled the Philips Fresh Air Mask. Combining excellent breathing comfort, strong filtration performance and contemporary design, the Philips Fresh Air Mask will provide protection from rising air pollution levels in the country. Commenting on the new launch, Vidyut Kaul, Head, Personal Health, Philips Indian ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, Aug. 20, 2021 On World Mosquito Day today, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), the parent company behind India’s leading household insecticide brands like Goodknight and HIT, urged people to recognize the looming threat of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue and to adopt preventive measures to stay safe. The company also reiterated its commitment towards reducing morbidity ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 15, 2021 On the occasion of the 75th Independence day, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced to provide smart health cards to 3.5 crore people in the state under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY). He said the initiative will transform the health service delivery system and create a new history in the field of healthcare across ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, AUG 11, 2021 The Lanjigarh Unit of Vedanta Limited observed the World Breastfeeding Week to sensitize pregnant women and lactating mothers on the importance of breastfeeding for children’s nutrition and overall development. A series of programs were conducted across seven gram panchayats around Vedanta’s Alumina Refinery in Lanjigarh, with nearly 250 women attending the awareness sessions. Medical ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 5, 2021 ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has so far vaccinated as many as 40,000 people comprising the company’s workforce, their family members and business associates with the first dose of Covid vaccine. AM/NS India privately procured Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India administered the jabs to eligible candidates at its vaccination centres, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 02, 2021  Reliance’s consumer brands division has announced the launch of Puric InstaSafe, an exclusive Personal Hygiene and Home Care brand. Puric InstaSafe presents a wide range of personal hygiene and home disinfectant products designed to address the heightened needs for hygiene and safety among consumers. Enriched with the goodness of natural ingredients like camphor, neem ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, AUGUST 02, 2021 In a major outreach scheme to protect vulnerable communities, Reliance Foundation, the philanthropy arm of India’s most valuable company, will partner with Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to provide three lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses to communities across 50 locations in the city. The free vaccination drive, through Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 30, 2021 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) on Thursday organised a blood donation camp in association with the Red Cross Society, to commemorate the 117th Birth Anniversary of the former chairman Tata Group, JRD Tata The noble initiative received an overwhelming response as around 100 units of blood was donated by employees including senior ...

TBB BUREAU PUNE, JULY 27, 2021 Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd continues to strengthen its leadership with appointment of distinguished professionals to its board of directors. The company has recently added four independent directors with a wealth of knowledge and experience in various fields. The new additions include Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar, Vijay Gokhale, Hitesh Jain and Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar. Earlier this year, ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JULY 26, 2021           Boosting the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, Reliance Foundation has crossed a milestone over 10 lakh vaccine doses administered across India. The initiative, Mission Vaccine Suraksha, launched in April by Reliance Foundation, is a mark of commitment to protect the larger community of employees, associates, partners and the general population with free vaccinations. Till ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 26, 2021       Puri on Monday became the first Indian city to achieve citywide ‘drink from tap’ water for 24 hours with 100 per cent metered household connections. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ‘Sujal-Drink From Tap Mission’ to provide quality drinking water that would be suitable for consumption from the tap. This transformative initiative of ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 23, 3021 The Ministry of AYUSH has developed and launched the AYUSH Sanjivani mobile application to generate data on the acceptance and usage of Ayush advocacies and measures among the population and its impact in the prevention of COVID-19. A cross-sectional analysis of the responses received from approximately 1.47 crore respondents through this App, highlighted ...

TBB BUREAU TENSA, JULY 14, 2021 Amidst COVID-19 global pandemic, Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has come forward to help the senior citizens by facilitating vaccination for them. A total of 143 elderly persons of the peripheral villages of Tensa in Sundergarh district were immunized in a special drive, organised recently at JSPL’s TRB Iron Ore Mines in association ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JULY 13, 2021 ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, the CSR arm of ICICI Group, on Tuesday said it has firmed up plans to donate 1,800 oxygen concentrators to hospitals in the tough terrains of Himalayan belt and remote tribal areas of the country in 2021-22. These oxygen concentrators will be provided free of cost to over 700 ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD, JULY 12, 2021 Over 40 per cent of people who recovered from Covid-19 are still having post-Covid symptoms and many are reporting newer symptoms like insomnia and neuropsychiatric issues, revealed a pan-India survey by AIG Hospital. As India crosses 3 crore Covid recoveries, the incidence of post-Covid symptoms is noticeably increasing across the country. Over 40 per ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 12, 2021 Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metal flagship of Aditya Birla Group, has started the “Healthcare on Wheels” service in association with the Sambalpur District Administration in the adjacent villages of Hirakud in Sambalpur district with the objective of providing healthcare services at the doorstep of people. The MHU (Mobile Health Unit) of the company is ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 12, 2021 Modicare Limited, one of India’s leading direct selling companies, strengthens its presence in the health & wellness space with the launch of the immunity boosting Chyawanprash under its popular ‘Well’ brand. The launch comes close on the heels of the company’s silver jubilee, fortifying its illustrious journey and the promise of providing relevant products ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 12, 2021 Allen Solly, a Madura Fashion and Lifestyle initiative, has launched a brand-new range of Anti-Viral face masks with Meltblown layers and detachable 5 layered filters, providing high particle filtration; a solution to today’s double masking needs.   Manufactured in India with Swiss technology VIROBLOCKTM, Allen Solly’s washable Duo Defence Mask can be reused up to ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 10, 2021 Ciphands, the hand and surface hygiene brand of Cipla Health Ltd., has launched a spectrum of products like Ciphands Total Germ Protection Hand Wash, Ciphands Plus Mist Spray Hand Sanitizer and Ciphands Smart Germ Protection Soap to cater to the widespread demand for hand hygiene. These products join the Ciphands’ extensive portfolio serving this ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 9, 2021 As scientists, researchers and doctors fear that the third wave of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to be more critical for children, leading tertiary care healthcare group Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals has strengthened their fight against the pandemic by adding 200 adult ICU beds and 100 paediatric ICU beds in their free-of-cost ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JULY 09, 2021 The Apollo Hospitals Foundation founded by Dr Prathap C Reddy and family contributes to society in ways few ever experience. One of the foundations main initiatives is to provide medical support to under-privileged children. Perfectly aligned with the vision, Joint MD Apollo Hospitals, Dr Sangita Reddy conceptualized an initiative with the objective of “ensuring ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, JULY 6,2021 India’s leading premium menswear brand Louis Philippe has launched a brand new range of Anti-Viral face masks to offer protection against viruses and bacteria. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the brand has introduced unique and first-of-its-kind 10-layer anti-viral mask range with an objective to offer maximum protection and safety to consumers.  Christened “Louis Philippe UltraProtect Double ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 6, 2021 ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has delivered 100 medical grade oxygen cylinders to Paradip Port Trust (PPT) to bring relief to victims of Covid-19. The cylinders were handed over to the Paradip Port Trust Hospital in presence of PPT Deputy Chairman Asish Kumar Bose, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Prahallad Panda and other senior ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 5            Augmenting Odisha Government initiative for universal Covid-19 vaccination for eligible population, state-run Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd (OMC) on Monday commenced its vaccination drive for all employees and their dependant family members. OMC Chairman Surendra Kumar inaugurated the vaccination drive in Barbil through videoconference in presence of OMC Managing Director Balwant Singh, Functional Directors, Regional ...