TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, JUNE 14, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh unit, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina achieved a significant milestone in its endeavours to promote grassroots sports in Odisha, with Sanjaya Majhi and Bikram Majhi from the Vedanta Archery Training Initiative helping Odisha emerge victorious in the inaugural edition of the Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav 2023, a national level sports ...
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Tanishq’s ‘Dibyani’ collection – an ode to the cultural heritage of Odisha
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 14, 2023 Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata on Wednesday announced the launch of a special jewellery collection ‘Dibyani’ to mark the world famous Rathyatra of Lord Jagannath. The collection was launched by Vijesh Rajan, Retail – Head, Tanishq, Somprabh Singh, Regional Business Head (East)- Titan Company Limited and Alok Ranjan, ...
Read More »Swayam Shakti Tripathy of Aakash BYJU’S Bhubaneswar tops Odisha with AIR 8 in NEET UG 2023
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 14, 2023 Swayam Shakti Tripathy, a student of Aakash BYJU’S Bhubaneswar branch, has a passion to help people and wanted to pursue the noble profession of a Doctor to realize his dreams. He prepared with diligence and grit to ace NEET UG 2023 scoring 715 out of 720 and topped Odisha with AIR (All India Rank) ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium Jharsuguda sets up Butterfly Park to protect rare species
TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 13, 2023 Reiterating its commitment to conserving biodiversity around its operations, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of Aluminium, established a lush new Butterfly Park within its premises at Jharsuguda in Odisha. The park harbours over 100 meticulously curated selections of plant species that will attract and nurture more than 30 rare and exquisite butterfly species such ...
Read More »OPGC achieves remarkable performance in FY23
OPGC achieves remarkable performance in FY23 TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 13, 2023 The Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC) has achieved remarkable milestones, demonstrated resilience and cemented its position as a market leader during financial year 2022-23 (FY23) Through the successful implementation of many improvements in the last two years in Unit 3&4, the annual PLF (Plant Load Factor) has ...
Read More »TPCODL staff working under toughest of conditions during Nor’wester to ensure speedy restoration of power supply
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 13, 2023 With Nor’wester hitting multiple times in the last fortnight causing significant damage to power infrastructure within a matter of hours, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) with its dedicated 7,700-plus ground staff, linemen, and engineers have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to restore power supply to the region in the shortest possible time. At ...
Read More »NIST Berhampur offers free education for Bahanaga train accident victims’ children
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 13, 2023 Moved by the tragic death of nearly 300 people in the Bahanaga triple-train accident, NIST Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has taken a compassionate step to assist the children of the accident victims by providing them with free education. This was announced by NIST Founder Chairman Dr. Sukant Mohapatra at a press conference, ...
Read More »Highest dispatch, improved logistics mark RSP Traffic & Raw Material Department performance
TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, JUNE 13, 2023 The Traffic And Raw Material Department collective of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) with its meticulous planning and relentless pursuit of excellence is keeping pace with the improved performance trend of the Plant and has made remarkable strides in various areas contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. With the proper streamlining of logistics and timely delivery ...
Read More »Chhetri’s late winner against Vanuatu books India’s Hero Intercontinental Cup final berth
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAAR, JUNE 12, 2023 The Indian senior men’s team edged Vanuatu 1-0 to book their place in the Hero Intercontinental Cup Final on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. It was the Blue Tigers’ seventh straight win on home soil, a run that includes six clean sheets. After a dominating 80 minutes in which ...
Read More »Odisha emerges overall champion in 1st Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 12, 2023 Odisha emerged overall champions in both the men’s and women’s categories in the first Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav, which concluded on Monday. The grand sporting extravaganza, a joint initiative of the Union Ministry of Culture and the Odisha Government, was hosted by KIIT. The first edition of the mega event attracted the participation of 5,000 ...
Read More »Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023: Mongolia hold Lebanon goalless
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 12, 2023 Mongolia earned their first point in the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 when they held mighty Lebanon to a goalless draw at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Monday. Mongolia, who lost their first match against India, now have one point from two matches in the four-team round robin. Lebanon have three points from two matches. ...
Read More »TPCODL takes special measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during severe heatwave
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 12, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) has implemented several special measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the ongoing severe heatwave, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Company has almost completed the network restoration work following the recent nor’wester. The dedicated workforce of TPCODL has been tirelessly worked day and ...
Read More »RSP registers new single-day crude steel production record
TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, JUN 12, 2023 The Steel Melting Shop-I (SMS-I) of SAIL-run Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) achieved a remarkable milestone by producing 1,932 tonnes of crude steel in a single day on Sunday. The achievement was made possible through a record-breaking 28 blows, surpassing the previous best of 27 blows and 1,878 tonnes of production recorded on November 30, ...
Read More »Hero Intercontinental Cup: Humid conditions an advantage for India, says Stimac ahead of Vanuatu clash
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 11, 2023 While visiting teams for the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 have found it tough to deal with Bhubaneswar’s hot and humid conditions, India head coach Igor Stimac claimed that it would give his side the upper hand in the tournament. “The weather does make a lot of impact on the pitch, but we need to ...
Read More »World Environment Week: Vedanta Aluminium undertakes several initiatives to promote sustainable environmental practices
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 10, 2023 Observing World Environment Week, Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, undertook its annual #GreenHearts campaign which aims to bolster awareness and actions around environmental conservation. Adhering to the principles of ‘Lifestyle for Environment – LiFE’ a Government of India initiative and this year’s UN theme ‘#BeatPlasticPollution’, the week-long campaign, now in ...
Read More »Australia’s Wadeye community students graduated in Garment Manufacturing Skill course from Centurion University
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 10, 2023 Six students from the Wadeye community in Victoria, Australia graduated from India’s premier skill university Centurion University. These students have successfully completed a six-month Garment Manufacturing Skill Course under “WADEYE Training Project” at Centurion University. The “WADEYE Training Project” is a six-month training project organized by Centurion University, to impart the technical skills required ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium’s heat stroke awareness sessions touch over 6500 people in Jharsuguda
TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 07, 2023 In the wake of the ongoing heat wave in Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, conducted a comprehensive Heat Stroke Awareness Program across several regions in Jharsuguda district. The initiative, which aimed to sensitize community members on the severity of heat strokes and educate them about the precautions necessary to protect themselves, ...
Read More »TPCODL introduces E-bikes for its project team as a clean & green energy initiative
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 07, 2023 As part of its commitment to supporting the clean energy movement in India, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) introduced E-bikes at its Corporate Office, here on Tuesday. TPCODL CEO Arvind Singh inaugurated the initiative by handing over one E-bike each to 15 project team members, facilitating convenient site monitoring work. The introduction ...
Read More »World Environment Day: Gopalpur Port focuses on “Solutions To Plastic Pollution”; Launches massive plantation drive
TBB BUREAU CHHATRAPUR, JUNE 06, 2023 On the occasion of “World Environment Day-2023” and in a bid to build up a green, pollution-free as well as sustainable future, Gopalpur Ports Limited (GPL) launched a massive tree plantation drive at the port premises in Arjyapalli focusing on the United Nations (UN) theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution”. To mark the occasion, a ...
Read More »RSP registers impressive performance in April-May 2023
TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, JUNE 06, 2023 SAIL-run Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) demonstrated impressive performance in key production areas in the first two months of the Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24). RSP produced 7,67,605 tons of Hot Metal, 6,92,333 tons of Crude Steel and 6,44,673 tons of Saleable Steel in April-May in FY24 to register a corresponding Year-on-Year (Y-O-Y) growth of 2.6 ...
Read More »JSW Steel, JUSL observe World Environment Day
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 06, 2023 Steel major JSW Steel and JUSL planted saplings at its mining and plant areas in Keonjhar, Sundergarh and Jagatsinghpur districts, to mark World Environment Day on Monday. The Sajjan Jindal-led company planted around 300 saplings in Jajang, Nuagaon, Narayanposhi and Ganua. The Environment Management department along with mines managers, employees of the company and ...
Read More »Dalmia Cement Rajgangpur observes World Environment Day
TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, JUNE 06, 2023 With an objective to drive awareness on environment protection, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited Rajgangpur observed the World Environment Day with a series of initiatives including plantation drive, cycle rally, drawing competitions among school children, etc. The day-long program started with a Mini Cyclothon under the “Adopt Healthy Lifestyle” banner which witnessed participation of 70 ...
Read More »World Environment Day observed at Cuttack unit of UltraTech Cement
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 05, 2023 The World Environment Day was observed at the Cuttack unit of UltraTech Cement Works on Monday in the presence of the senior management and employees of the company. Project Head Dinesh Gupta and Unit Head Purushottam graced the occasion and deliberated upon the theme of the Day. They appealed the audience to say “No ...
Read More »Tata Steel Kalinganagar observes World Environment Day
TBB BUREAU KALINGANAGAR, JUNE 05, 2023 In line with the theme declared by the United Nations of ‘#BeatPlasticPollution’ and reiterating its commitment towards creating a sustainable tomorrow, Tata Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) observed World Environment Day with a mass plantation drive within its plant premises at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district of Odisha on Monday. As part of the celebrations, more than ...
Read More »Jindal Steel & Power observes World Environment Day
TBB BUREAU ANGUL/BARBIL/TENSA, JUNE 05, 2023 Pursuing its core principle of sustainability, Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) observed the World Environment Day 2023 with a series of programmes, in which hundreds of employees, school students and local community members participated, campaigning to beat the plastic pollution for eco-restoration in line with the theme of this year. The programme started with ...
Read More »Paradip Port observes World Environment Day
TBB BUREAU PARADIP, JUNE 05, 2023 With the theme #Beat Plastic Pollution, World Environment Day 2023 was observed at Paradip Port. Paradip Saksharata Samiti (PPS), the social arm of Paradip Port Authority (PPA), organized plantation drive at Madhuban Colony under the flagship banner of ‘Mission- LiFE’. PPA Chairman PL Haranadh along with Deputy Chairman Nilabhra Dasgupta and volunteers of PSS ...
Read More »SBI Life eases claim settlement process norms for victims of Balasore train mishap
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 4, 2023 To mitigate the hardships of the claimants of SBI Life policies, the company has taken immediate steps to ease the claim settlement process and documentation process which includes receiving alternate valid proofs of the claimants and supporting the family members of the deceased in this crucial time. While the rescue operation by the concerned ...
Read More »Devotees witness ‘Debasnana Purnima’ in Devbhoomi at Angul Jindal Nagar
TBB BUREAU ANGUL, JUNE 04, 2023 Thousands of devotees from Jindal Nagar and its periphery villages gathered at the Lord Jagannath Temple at Devbhoomi in JSP Township on Sunday to witness the ‘Debasnana’ rituals of the Trinity – Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra – and Lord Susarshan. The prime servitor of the temple and of Jindal Steel and Power ...
Read More »Train Crash: Adani to provide free school education to kids who lost parents in accident
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 4, 2023 Billionaire Gautam Adani on Sunday offered to provide free school education to children who lost parents in the country’s deadliest train crash in decades, saying the train accident in Odisha was deeply disturbing. In a tweet, Adani, who heads a conglomerate that spans ports to energy, commodities, airports and data centres, said it is ...
Read More »Odisha train accident: Vedanta joins in rescue and relief operations
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/BALASORE, JUNE 04, 2023 As the tragic train accident in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening shocked the entire nation, Vedanta Aluminium that believes in action rather than words, joined the state and central administration in the rescue and relief operations immediately. Soon after the news of the accident broke, Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in ...
Read More »Rourkela Steel Plant: Making steel in harmony with nature
TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, JUNE 04, 2023 As the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June, SAIL-run Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is reaffirming its commitment to produce green steel in a sustainable and environment-friendly way by consistently adopting state of the art technologies. RSP has successfully implemented a range of innovative measures to minimize its ecological footprint, ...
Read More »Odisha train accident: PM visits tragic spot, reviews rescue and relief operations
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 3, 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Odisha and reviewed the rescue and relief efforts underway after the tragic train accident in Balasore. He visited the railway accident site and the hospital where the injured are undertaking treatment. The Prime Minister said that people from various states who were travelling in the trains have been ...
Read More »Major train accident in Odisha: At least 50 dead, over 300 injured
TBB BUREAU BALASORE, JUNE 2, 2023 At least 50 people were killed and over 300 injured as 4 coaches of Yashwantpur Howrah Superfast Express derailed and fell on opposite track, near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening, where the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express collided with them, leading to derailment of 12 more coaches, according to ...
Read More »TPNODL inaugurates new Customer Care Centre in Bhadrak
TBB BUREAU BALASORE, JUNE 2, 2023 Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) on Friday inaugurated a new Customer Care Centre at Bhadrak South Electrical Division near Dakhina Bada Chhaka, Dhamnagar in Bhadrak district. This centre was inaugurated by TPNODL CEO Bhaskar Sarkar in the presence of senior officials of the discom. The Customer Care Centre one will be managed ...
Read More »Subarnarekha Port launches Dairy Development Programme in Baliapal
TBB BUREAU BALIAPAL, JUNE 2, 2023 Subarnarekha Port Private Limited (SPPL), in collaboration with the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF), has launched an innovative Dairy Development Programme at Baliapal in Balasore district. The initiative was unveiled on World Milk Day, June 1, marking a significant stride in sustainable growth and development of the dairy industry. As many as 150 local dairy ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium supports Odisha Govt’s efforts to boost industrial safety
TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 02, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently organized an impactful industrial safety training program at its Jharsuguda operations, in collaboration with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers of the Odisha Government. The program was part of a series of training initiatives held under the aegis of the Department of Labour and ESI, Govt. ...
Read More »Spotted deer rescued by Paradip Port Marine Team
TBB BUREAU PARADIP, JUNE 1, 2023 A spotted deer was traced in the water at the Inner Harbor near PICT berth of the Paradip Port on Thursday. The Marine Team of the Port rescued the deer, and handed it over to Kujanga Forest Division in accordance with the Wildlife Preservation Act.
Read More »JSW and MoEF promote ‘Mission LiFE’ to protect environment
TBB BUREAU BARBIL, JUNE 1, 2023 JSW Steel has always maintained its philosophy of building sustainable business which is rooted in the community, and demonstrated care for the environment. The company’s thrust is on reducing carbon footprint, using renewable energies, and focusing on a regenerative approach to business. JSW Steel has also taken initiatives to support Mission LiFE drive, initiated ...
Read More »Centurion University’s geospatial workshop at Bhubaneswar campus
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 1, 2023 A two-day workshop was organized by Centurion University in association with PAN India (Trimble), at the University’s Bhubaneswar campus on May 29-30, 2023 to deliberate on the advanced technology in various geospatial applications. The workshop was inaugurated by Campus Director Prof. Jagannath Padhi and Dean SoET Dr. Sujata Chakraborty. PAN India consultants, Umesh Kumar ...
Read More »Paradip Port touches new highs during 9 years of Modi Govt
TBB BUREAU PARADIP, MAY 31, 2023 Commemorating the occasion of the Modi Government’s nine years in office, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman PL Haranadh on Wednesday highlighted the growth saga of Indian Major Ports and especially that of Paradip Port while interacting with the local media. Under the “Sagarmala” Programme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2025, Paradip ...
Read More »TPSODL appoints Amit Garg as new CEO
TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, MAY 31, 2023 Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amit Garg as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, with effect from June 1, 2023. He will take over charge from Aravind Singh, who has been appointed as the CEO of TPCODL. Amit Garg Welcoming Garg at the ...
Read More »Arvind Singh appointed as TPCODL CEO
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 31, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Arvind Singh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Singh will take charge on June 1, 2023. Arvind Singh In a meeting held on May 25, 2023 the Board of Directors of TPCODL unanimously appointed Arvind Singh as the CEO, ...
Read More »World Menstrual Hygiene Week: Vedanta Aluminium reaffirms commitment towards fostering women’s health & well-being; raises awareness among rural women
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 30, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium reached out to over 2300 women to raise awareness around women’s health as part of the Menstrual Hygiene Week across its operations in Odisha and Chhattishgarh. Aligned to this year’s UN theme of ‘Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030’, the company launched a series of crucial initiatives in ...
Read More »Hindalco’s Healthcare on Wheels benefits locals
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 30, 2023 Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco at Sambalpur in Odisha has taken several healthcare initiatives to ensure better and meaningful lives for the locals. During last year, around 14,000 people from 5 wards of Hirakud availed its healthcare facilities. Through its Mobile Health Unit (MHU) under the ‘Healthcare at Doorsteps’ initiative, Hindalco is providing primary ...
Read More »TPCODL inaugurates state-of-the-art training centre in Bhubaneswar
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 25, 2023 In a bid to ensure skill enhancement, provide technical training and access to the latest training resources for its employees Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art training centre at Baramunda in the capital city of Odisha. The centre was inaugurated by Tata Power President Sanjay Banga in the ...
Read More »Vedanta Lanjigarh archery training program students qualify for Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav
TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, MAY 25, 2023 Two students of the archery training program run by Vedanta Limited Lanjigarh have qualified for the upcoming Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav. The students – Sanjay Majhi and Bikram Majhi – will be participating in the national level tournament, being organised by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture and ...
Read More »Dalmia Cement, NABARD join hands to promote backyard poultry farming in Odisha
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 25, 2023 Indian cement major Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL) in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), has launched a new sustainable livelihood initiative – “Promotion and formation of Farmer Producer Organization on Backyard Poultry Farming” at Rajgangpur in Sundargarh district of Odisha. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed ...
Read More »NALCO posts Rs. 1,544 cr net profit, clocks all-time high revenue at Rs.14,255 cr in FY23
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 24, 2023 Navratna central public sector enterprise National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reported robust performance across all its business units, with best-ever annual production and sales during the Financial Year 2022-23. According to the financial results, taken on record in the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, the state-run aluminium major has posted a net profit ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium sets up rehabilitation centre for specially-abled children in Jharsuguda
TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MAY 23, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of Aluminium, has established a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre at its township in Jharsuguda for specially-abled children. The facility will serve as a dedicated hub for providing comprehensive care, therapy and support to children with various disabilities. It will offer a wide range of services, including speech therapy, physiotherapy and ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium engages ERM India to bolster Biodiversity Management Plan
TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 22, 2023 On International Day of Biological Diversity, Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, announced its collaboration with ERM India, a renowned environmental consulting firm, to enhance its Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP). The collaboration will aim to reinforce the implementation of biodiversity management practices across the operations of Vedanta Aluminium, marking a ...
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