TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, OCT 19, 2023 Odisha State Productivity Council (OSPC), in collaboration with Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), launched its Rourkela Zonal Chapter in a function organised at Indo-German Club on Tuesday. RSP Director-in-Charge Atanu Bhowmick graced the occasion as the chief guest, while OSPC President Ashok Tripathy and Vice President Trijib Chandra Hota, and Rourkela ADM Dr. Shubhankar Mohapatra ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 19, 2023 More than one thousand patients suffering from various arthritis and autoimmune diseases are coming to AIIMS Bhubaneswar General Medicine OPD every month. More than 50 patients suffering from these diseases are admitted every month in General Medicine wards, said eminent medical scientist and AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas. In a public awareness ...

As users, we have gone gaga over the stunning capabilities of Generative AI models like ChatGPT. Launched in December 2022, ChatGPT’s popularity has been soaring like crazy. The super chatbot garnered 100 million users in two months of its rollout, and it now attracts 1.8 billion visits every month. However, only some users know that a staggering amount of infrastructure ...

TBB BUREAU BHAWANIPATNA, OCT 18, 2023 The Kalahandi district administration on Wednesday held the public hearing for environment clearance of Vedanta Limited’s Sijimali bauxite reserve, at Kerpai under Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district The public hearing for 10 affected villages. Of the 18 villages likely to be affected due to the proposed mining at the Sijimali bauxite block, 10 ...

TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, OCT 18, 2023 Rourkela Ispat Trust (RIT) and Apollo Hospitals on Wednesday formally announced the launching of the partnership for operation of the state-of-the-art Ispat Post Graduate Institute and Super Speciality Hospital (IPG & SSH). The function was graced by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) Director In Charge & RIT Governing Board Chairman Atanu Bhowmick, Rourkela ADM Dr. ...

TBB BUREAU SAMBALPUR, OCT 18, 2023 Coal India Ltd Chief Vigilance Officer Brajesh Kumar Tripathy has underscored the imperative of ongoing commitment and the establishment of a resilient framework to enhance control measures, ensuring the prevention of resource pilferage. Tripathy, who was on his maiden visit a two-day tour of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) beginning Monday, emphasised the pivotal role ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 17, 2023 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will organise the National Mining and Construction Equipment Summit, here on Thursday to deliberate on sustainable mining practices. The summit will bring together manufacturers of heavy equipment, mining companies including PSUs, PSEs, private mine operators, spares and component manufacturers, retailers and distributors, defence and government departments, downstream sectors ...

TBB BUREAU BARBIL, OCT 17, 2023 A Digital Skill Centre set up by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) was inaugurated by Tulasi Munda at Thakurani, Barbil on Monday. Aligned to the Skill India Mission, it is an initiative under “Daksh”, the flagship CSR project of AM/NS India for skill development. In the first year, 200 students will be imparted ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCT 16, 2023 With the objective of supporting the elderly patients of the local communities with quality and accessible eye care, Vedanta Limited Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina organised its annual mega cataract camp at Vedanta Hospital, here in collaboration with Mahanadi Netra Chikitsalaya, Sonepur. The camp was flagged off by the senior leaders ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 15, 2023 To empower the retailer community in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Sunday announced a partnership with Coca-Cola India to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India Mission. The program is being piloted ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 15, 2023 Dalmia Bharat Group on Sunday announced the successful empowerment of 18000 women on International Day of Rural Women. Through the establishment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), these women are provided essential skill training and access to vital resources for sustainable livelihood development. In collaboration with various organisations like NRLM, NABARD, etc. Dalmia Bharat organizes various ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, OCT 14, 2023 In a heart-warming event that exemplified the true spirit of the Olympic Games, five students from state-run schools of Odisha had the unique opportunity to interact with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach. This exceptional meeting was organized as a part of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP), which has been transforming the ...

TBB BUREAU CUTTACK, OCT 14, 2023 “We should mark 23 January as National Flag Day as it is the day we earned the right to display our national flag freely with respect and dignity,” said Flag Foundation of India (FFoI) President and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) Chairman Naveen Jindal while addressing students at the Ravenshaw University here on the ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, OCT 14, 2023 Team Josh, comprising players from CGP, DRI, Coal-Washery, CHP, CHP Mines and others, emerged champion beating Team Royal Dynamos 1-0 in the thrilling final of the interdepartmental football tournament Futsal-2023, organised by Jindal Officer Club (JOC) of Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), Angul on Friday. Executive Director In-Charge & Location Head of JSP’s Angul ...

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, OCT 14, 2023 Grandparents’ Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Dalmia Vidya Mandir (DVM), Rajgangpur. Sangam Mahila Mandal members Saroj Srivastava and Bernali Prasad graced the occasion as chief guests. Grandparents of the students participated enthusiastically in this program. On this occasion, small children presented a mesmerizing cultural program. This apart, fun games and various types ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 14, 2023 Vigilance Awareness Program along with Integrity Pledge drive was conducted by NALCO Vigilance Department, Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar at Kendriya Vidyalaya-5, Kalinga Nagar, here on Friday. As part of this outreach activity, integrity pledge was administered to the students and staff of the school. In his address, NALCO CVO Somanath Hansdah who graced the occasion ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCT 14, 2023 On the occasion of World Standards Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirms its dedication to bolstering the quality and sustainability standards of its extensive product range. The company is the first in the Indian aluminium industry to secure the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for several of its aluminium ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCT 12, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art sanitary napkin manufacturing facility as part of Project Saukhyam. This initiative is the result of a collaboration between Vedanta, Subhalaxmi Co-operative, and the Technology Business Incubator at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar. The facility was inaugurated by the Vedanta Ladies Club in the presence ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 12, 2023 In a bid to providing secure and uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming Dussehra festival, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has issued vital safety guidelines for temporary structures and pandals. The discom has urged event organizers and shopkeepers to obtain authorized electrical connections for a safe and reliable celebration. The company’s vigilant ...

TBB BUREAU DHAMRA, OCT 12, 2023 Adani Dhamra Port has achieved highest ever record in cargo handling. On October 11, 2023, Dhamra Port reached the stellar feat of handling 2,26,610 MT in 24 hours, thereby surpassing the earlier record of 1,85,856 MT which was made on 30th May 2023. This momentous occasion was celebrated among all officers and workers of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 12, 2023 Heifer International on Thursday showcased its transformative initiatives in Odisha centered around poultry, on the occasion of World Egg Day. Supported by Cargill, Hatching Hope is operational in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; and has made remarkable progress since its launch in 2018. This visionary initiative is empowering 30,000 smallholder farmers, supporting 10 hatcheries and ...

TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, OCT 11, 2023 PSODL, a dedicated advocate for women and communities in Southern Odisha, is championing Income Generation Activities (IGAs) through its livelihood enhancement program. Collaborating with Mission Shakti, Odisha Livelihood Mission, and NGO partner, TPSODL is identifying and supporting potential Women Self-Help Groups (WSHG) and farmers through various initiatives. One of the noteworthy endeavours of TPSODL ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, OCT 9, 2023 Kausik Basu on Monday assumed charge as the Executive Director & Refinery Head ofthe  Paradip Refinery. An Electrical Engineer from the prestigious Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur and PGDBM (Finance) from MDI, Gurgaon, Basu joined Indian Oil Corporation in 1992. He has a rich experience of over 31 years and has worked across the leading ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 8, 2023 As part of its “Bill Pay and Win” Scheme, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) distributed 200 mobile phones to lucky customers across 20 divisions in events organized at Bhubaneswar, Nimapada, Puri, Cuttack, Salipur, Athagarh, Dhenkanal, Talcher, Angul, Khorda, Balugaon, Nayagarh, Jagatsinghpur, Paradeep, Marshaghai and Kendrapada. These rewards recognize and commend customers who responsibly ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 8, 2023 In a dedicated pursuit of its commitment to the vision of a Hunger-Free India, the JSP Foundation, inspired by the Hunger-Free India vision of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) Chairman Naveen Jindal who had introduced a private bill in the Lok Sabha to end hunger in the country, is set to expand the operational ...

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, OCT 7, 2023 Dalmia Bharat Group of Industries initiative Dalmia Private Industrial Training Institute (DITI) at Jhagarpur in Rajgangpur, managed by the Dalmia Audyogik Shikshan Pratishthan Trust, organized a welcome and orientation programme for the newly inducted students. Government Industrial Training Institute-Rourkela Principal Dhananjaya Khura grace the occasion as the chief guest and guided the students. UCO ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 6, 2023 Continuing its efforts and community-led initiatives promoting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Disaster Risk Reduction in disaster prone districts of Odisha, Reliance Foundation in partnership with the local communities, has initiated conservation programme centered on conservation of the mangrove ecosystem in Balasore, Jagatsinghpur and Ganjam districts of the state. Reliance Foundation has supported the planting ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCT 6, 2023 India’s largest aluminium producer Vedanta Aluminium has unveiled a new range of advanced wire rods, namely T4, AL59, and the 8xxx series, establishing a new paradigm of excellence in product offerings for the global power and transmission sector. The company launched the new products on the inaugural day of the ongoing Cable & ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 5, 2023 In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s commitment to deliver long term raw material security for sustainable business, the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco Industries Limited on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Long-Term Linkage of Raw Material for HINDALCO Alumina Refinery at Kanshariguda in Rayagada ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 5, 2023 Leading financial services company Yes Securities has witnessed a 75 per cent rise in opening of new demat accounts in Odisha since 2022. With this surge in equity investments from across Odisha, Bhubaneswar tops the list by witnessing a 60 per cent increase in demat accounts holding in the past 1 year. The company ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 3, 2023 A programme titled “Remembering Bapu” was organised at the Aditya Birla Group-run Gandhi Peace Centre here on Tuesday to remember the Father of the Nation. The event was graced by Odisha Governor Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal. Also present on the occasion were Odisha Minister Ashok Kumar Panda, Culture Department Director Dilip Routray, Bhubaneswar Municipal ...

TBB BUREAU JODA/BARBIL, SEPT 30, 2023 Embracing the spirituality and the community aspiration, Jindal Steel & Power Chairman Naveen Jindal and JSP Foundation Chairperson Shallu Jindal laid the foundation stone for a magnificent Shiv Temple, ‘Devalaya,’ in the heart of Devbhoomi, Jindal Nagar in Barbil on Friday. This auspicious occasion was graced with  the presence of Padmasri Tulsi Munda, JSP ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 30, 2023 The Centurion University of Technology & Management, Bhubaneswar in association with the Society for Agricultural Research & Management (SARM) organized a hands-on training on “Pearl Culture” at CUTM Campus, here on Thursday. The training programme was organized under the chairmanship of CUTM Dean (SoAS) Dr. Yashaswi Nayak. Manoj Kumar Bisoi, an Agripreneur from Samantarapur ...

Prof. Sitikantha Mishra   We all witnessed how women scientists of Chandrayaan-3 mission played a crucial role in ensuring its success. Over 100 women scientists and engineers are reported to have been involved in this mission, which culminated in India landing its lunar rover on August 23 and becoming the first country to put a spacecraft near the moon’s South ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 29, 2023 City-based KALINGA Hospital Ltd. (KHL) Bhubaneswar organised a cycle rally (Cyclothon) on Friday to mark the World Heart Day and make people aware of heart-related diseases. During the event, the participants were told about the importance of cycling for maintaining a healthy heart. “The accomplishments of this Cyclothon event is a result of Kalinga ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 29, 2023 Suta, the design house that centers on creating a range of attire with a blend of tradition and contemporaneity, expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a new retail outlet in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Located at Samanta Vihar, Chandrasekharpur in the Capital City of Odisha, this store is Suta’s seventh brick-and-mortar store and ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 28, 2023 To further reduce carbon footprint at its Ferro Alloys Plants, Tata Steel’s Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) has signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and its business associate. The agreement encompasses LPG supply, installation of LPG facilities, and the operation and maintenance of the same at the company’s Ferro Alloys ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 28, 2023 In a resounding triumph for Centurion University, Pratyush Kumar Das, Assistant Professor in the School of Agricultural and Bio Engineering, has secured the third prize in the ‘Ideation Category’ at the national-level ILS Innovation Challenge. The competition, organized by DBT – Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) and supported by BIRAC, DST-Government of Odisha, and ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 27, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium conducted an awareness campaign among students on the occasion of World Ozone Day recently, in association with the Regional Office of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and Badmal Panchayat Government School, Jharsuguda. The event was graced by several distinguished attendees, including HK Nayak, Regional Officer – Odisha State Pollution Control ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 27, 2023 To create awareness on Swachhata and other national campaigns like Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and G20, aluminium major NALCO commissioned the services of the internationally acclaimed sand artist Manas Sahoo for creating a sand art at the Golden Sea Beach at Puri, which has a very high footfall of tourists. The sand art was ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPT 27, 2023 Vedanta Limited Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, was felicitated by the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer, Kalahandi for its outstanding contribution towards the Ni-Kshay Mitra program in Kalahandi district. The Ni-Kshay Mitra program, a pivotal component of the Ayushman Bhav initiative of the Central Government, focuses on providing specialized ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 27, 2023 E-commerce major Amazon has onboarded more than 3,700 retailers in Odisha on its platform through its programme ‘Local shops on Amazon’. The programme was launched in 2020, which attracts retail shop owners to list their business on the platform for increased sales and presence. The company has retailers from Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Puri, Nabarangapur ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 26, 2023 On the occasion of World Environment Health Day, Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, reaffirms its commitment to fostering sustainable ecosystems within the vicinity of its operations through comprehensive initiatives focused on environmental preservation, conservation and augmentation. Through these, Vedanta Aluminium is on a mission to create an ecologically promising future ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, SEPT 26, 2023 Five star cadets from Tata Steel’s two sports academies are representing India at the Asian Games 2023 being held in Hangzhou, China from September 23. The contingent from Tata Steel sports academies includes Ankita Bhakat, Bhajan Kaur and Mrinal Chauhan from Tata Archery Academy and Aman Verma and Anisha Verma from TSAF Sport Climbing ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 26, 2023 Tata Steel Foundation celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of its employees who recently conquered the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. On returning from the expedition, the mountaineers — Satyabrata Das and Nakmani Nilima Hembrom — were felicitated for their incredible accomplishment by Odisha Skill Development Minister Pritiranjan Gharai, at his residence here ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 26, 2023 JSW Steel, India’s leading steel company and part of US $23 billion JSW Group, has bagged the esteemed ‘Pollution Control Appreciation Award from The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) at OSPCB’s 40th Foundation Day celebration. JSW Steel’s efforts have been centered around comprehensive environmental management practices at the JSW Jajang Iron Ore Mine, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 26, 2023 Bajaj Auto has launched its newest two-wheeler offering in Odisha, the Pulsar N150, on Tuesday at a price tag of Rs 1,18,701 (ex-showroom, Odisha). The Pulsar N150 borrows its design elements from the larger Pulsar N160. It features a futuristic-looking headlight that comprises an LED projector at the centre and two LED DRLs on ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 24, 2023 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) is committed to provide a seamless and uninterrupted power supply during the ensuing festive season. As part of its firm commitment to safety, TPCODL has implemented a range of initiatives and issued essential safety guidelines for temporary structures and pandals. To ensure safety and reliability during the festive ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 24, 2023 Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brands, on Sunday launched its new showroom at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar, taking its branch count in Odisha to five. The showroom was inaugurated by Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor in presence of Kalyan Jewellers’ CEO Sanjay Raghuraman. Inaugurating the showroom, Janhvi Kapoor, said, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 23, 2023 A pioneer in skill-integrated higher education in India, Odisha’s Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), has invited applications for the Centurion University Entrance Examination (CUEE) 2024. CUTM Vice Chancellor Prof. Supriya Pattanayak, along with Director of Admissions & Marketing Sukanta Parida, declared the admissions open while inviting applications for 63 programmes across 14 ...