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Zenzo launches 5G-enabled ambulance service in Mumbai

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 22, 2023 In its bid to transform emergency medical care, Zenzo, the leading provider of holistic and reliable pre-hospital care to patients, launched its first 5G ambulance service in Mumbai that uses superfast 5G technology to change how diagnoses and treatment is provided to critical patients on board. This ambulance is fitted with cutting-edge equipment and ...

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CCEA nod for Rs13K-cr ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme

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 ...

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Cabinet approves seven multi-tracking projects totalling 2339 Kms. across Indian Railways

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 ...

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Wholesale inflation stands at (-) 1.36 pc in July 2023

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 ...

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Union Minister Pradhan launches DBT in NAPS to strengthen apprenticeship ecosystem in India

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 ...

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PPA fastest Major Port to handle 50 MMT Cargo in FY24

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, AUG 10, 2023 Paradip Port added one more feather to its illustrious cap as it achieved a major milestone by clocking record cargo throughput of 50.16 MMT Cargo on Tuesday (August 8, 2023), by registering 6.5 per cent growth over the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. This feat has been achieved by the Port in 129 ...

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Hindalco, Texmaco team up to make aluminium rail wagons and coaches

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUG 10, 2023 Aditya Birla Group flagship Hindalco Industries, and Texmaco Rail & Engineering on Thursday entered into a strategic alliance and announced a Rs 200 crore investment to develop and manufacture world-class aluminium rail wagons and coaches that will help Indian Railways achieve its emission goals and bolster operating efficiency, Hindalco said in  a statement. Indian ...

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Greening Efforts by Coal & Lignite PSUs during FY24: Over 50 lakh saplings to be planted in 2400 Ha

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 8, 2023 Coal/Lignite PSUs under the Ministry of Coal have not only enhanced their production level over the years to meet the rising energy demand of the country, but have also shown matching sensitivity and care towards native environment by adopting various mitigation measures, including reclamation of mined out areas and extensive plantation in and ...

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Union Steel Ministry constitutes Task Forces for decarbonisation of steel sector

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 8, 2023 The Union Steel Ministry has constituted 13 Task Forces with the engagement of industry, academia, think tanks, S&T bodies, different Ministries and other stakeholders to discuss, deliberate and recommend upon decarbonisation of the steel sector. The Task Force on Skill Development is constituted to carry out discussions on skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling of ...

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