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TPCODL illuminating rural Odisha through ‘Bidyut Seva Kendras’

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 19, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) is revolutionizing power distribution in Odisha’s central region with ‘Bidyut Seva Kendras (BSKs)’. With 550-plus strategically placed BSKs, TPCODL is dedicated to empower rural communities in Odisha through customer-centric approach and the transformative power of BSKs, illuminating lives and paving the way for a brighter future. BSKs ...

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DAV Vedanta Lanjigarh students shine with exceptional results in CBSE Exams 2023

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, MAY 19, 2023 Vedanta Limited Lanjigarh on Thursday proudly announced the outstanding achievements of students at DAV Vedanta International School, a prestigious educational institution under its stewardship. Remarkably, all students in both the Senior Secondary and Higher Secondary levels achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, with exceptional performance in the 1st Division. Saubhagya Nayak from Class ...

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Thanks to TPCODL, new electricity connection just a phone call away now

Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) is making significant advancements in enhancing transparency and ensuring customer convenience. To achieve this, TPCODL has a hassle-free process for individuals seeking new power connections. This streamlined procedure involves four simple steps: Registration, Document Submission, Payment and Verification, and Meter Installation, all handled by the company. Customers have various convenient options to initiate ...

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Amway presents hydrating and balancing ranges for youthful skin

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 18, 2023 Advancing towards its philosophy of delivering nutrients for the skin, Amway India, one of the leading FMCG Direct Selling companies in the nation, has launched an exclusive range that transcends the skincare needs of all. The Balancing and Hydrating ranges introduced by Artistry Skin Nutrition showcases a distinctive blend of ingredients that collaborate to ...

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Vedanta Aluminium hosts employees’ ‘Proud Families’ on International Day of Families

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 17, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium is hosting hundreds of employees’ families this week through its ‘Proud Families’ initiative, commencing its celebrations on the occasion of International Day of Families. Indicative of the company’s culturally diverse teams, family members are arriving from across India for a special visit, courtesy of the company, to its operations across Odisha ...

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Over 100 people benefit from Vedanta’s Iron Ore Odisha mega health camp in Sundargarh

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 17, 2023 Vedanta Iron Ore Odisha (IOO) organised a specialised health check-up camp at Nuagoan Primary School in Sundargarh district recently, providing specialised medical consultations and essential healthcare services to over 130 villagers from Sundargarh district. The initiative was aimed at providing quality healthcare facilities to the villagers near their homes and addressing the medical needs ...

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G-20 Team visits the Gandhi Peace Centre in Odisha capital

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 17, 2023 The members of the G-20 Culture Working Group on Wednesday visited the Gandhi Peace Centre (GPC) in the Capital City of Odisha. The team led by Union Minister of State for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi went round the Centre and highly appreciated Aditya Birla Group for maintaining and showcasing it in such a beautiful way. ...

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Unacademy Store comes up in Bhubaneswar

TBB BUREAU  BHUBANESWAR, MAY 16, 2023 Unacademy, India’s largest learning platform, inaugurated its first Unacademy Store in Bhubaneswar in  Odisha on Tuesday in the presence of Jay Sadany, Franchise Owner, Unacademy Store; Anurag Sharma, Growth Manager and Raj Kumaran, Associate Director, Unacademy. Following the platform’s vision of democratizing access to quality education, Unacademy Stores are offline experiential touchpoints for Learners ...

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ICSI Bhubaneswar Chapter starts fortnight-long Management Skills Orientation Program

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 16, 2023 The fortnight-long Management Skills Orientation Programme (MSOP) for qualified Company Secretaries, organised by the Bhubaneswar Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) got underway on Monday. The training programme is being conducted to expertise the passed out students and acquaint themselves to work in different organisations, different cultures and also help ...

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JioFiber maintains its numero uno position, connects over 2 lakh homes in Odisha with high-speed wireline broadband service

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 16, 2023 In a significant achievement, JioFiber, the most popular high-speed home broadband service in the country, has connected over 2 lakh homes in Odisha with high-speed wireline broadban​​d service. As per the latest wireline subscriber data published by TRAI, Jio has further consolidated its position as No. 1 wireline high-speed broadband service provider in the ...

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Vedanta Lanjigarh contributes to 79pc drop in malaria cases in Kalahandi and Rayagada dists

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, MAY 15, 2023 The Lanjigarh Unit of Vedanta Limited, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, has undertaken extensive efforts to boost community awareness towards preventing and mitigating incidences of malaria in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of Odisha. Recently, the company organised awareness drives across 13 villages in the vicinity of its operations, led by medical experts ...

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Curtain comes down on Dalmia Vidya Mandir Summer Camp

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, MAY 15, 2023 The 10-day Summer Camp organized by Rajgangpur Dalmia Vidya Mandir ended with much fanfare, here on Monday. As many as 80 students who participated in the camp, honed their talents by participating in various competitions like dance, music, art & architecture, athletics and swimming; and made the most of their summer vacation. Thanking all ...

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Odisha Govt teams up with local Chef to create millet magic

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 15, 2023 Odisha Millets Mission is taking major strides in collaborating with Restaurants and Chefs to promote Odisha’s millets. Odisha’s mission of bringing its Millets from Farm-to-Plate is on the rise, as the State Government is taking various unique initiatives to promote the consumption of millets across the State. One such drive was seen at the ...

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Aditya Aluminium’s Project ‘Swasthya Vahini’, a boon for periphery villagers

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 13, 2023 Aditya Aluminium, an Aditya Birla Group company has recently initiated a unique healthcare initiative titled ‘Project Swasthya Vahini’, in the Lapanga Block of Sambalpur district. The prime objective of Project ‘Swasthya Vahini’ is to accord basic healthcare services — both curative and preventive — at the doorsteps of the villagers. In doing so, it ...

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‘Sagar Shreshtha Samman’: Paradip Port bags three awards

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, MAY 13, 2023 In a remarkable achievement, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has bagged three awards in the categories like No.1 Major Port for overall annual performance, for achieving the highest incremental improvement for cargo handled, and for achieving the best performance for Ship Berth Day Output during the year 2022-23 under the  “Sagar Shreshtha Samman” awards. PPA ...

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OSL bags “Best Stevedores for the Year 2022-23” award from Paradip Port

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 12, 2023 Adding yet another feather to its cap of pride and performance, Orissa Stevedores Limited (OSL) has recently been adorned with the prestigious “Best Stevedores for the Year 2022-23” award by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) for handling the highest cargo. On behalf of OSL, GM (Commercial) Harihar Dash and GM (O) Subash Acharya received ...

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JSP felicitates Moscow Wushu Stars Int’l Tourney gold medal winner Sweta Rani Mahanta

TBB BUREAU JODA/BARBIL, MAY 12, 2023 Sweta Rani Mahanta who brought laurels for Odisha and Joda-Barbil region by winning gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Stars 2023 International Tournament, was felicitated by Jindal Steel & Power Barbil Pellet Plant Unit Head Purushotham MD at the plant auditorium, on Friday. Mahanta has been trained and nurtured by JSP Foundation, the social ...

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Dalmia Vidya Mandir students excel in Class-X and XII exams

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, MAY 12, 2023 The students of Dalmia Vidya Mandir have once again proved their mettle in the CBSE-conducted Class-X and Class-XII examinations. In the Class-XII examination, the result of which was declared on Friday, the school has registered a cent percent pass record with 76 out of 78 students securing first division. In the Science stream, Hariom ...

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MCL disburses over Rs 11 crore to land oustees

TBB BUREAU SAMBALPUR, MAY 12, 2023 Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) disbursed more than Rs. 11 crore as compensation against structures to 17 land oustees of Tumulia village in Sundargarh District of Odisha. These beneficiaries coming under the Mahalaxmi and Basundhara Area are given compensation against land acquired by MCL as per the Rehabilitation & Resettlement policy of the company. The ...

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National Technology Day: Vedanta Aluminium commits to strengthening technology sectors with diverse portfolio

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 11, 2023 On National Technology Day, India’s largest aluminium producer Vedanta Aluminium reaffirms its commitment to catering to the emerging demand for aluminium through its high-quality, indigenously developed products for the engineering and technology sectors. The company is constantly expanding its value-added product portfolio to maximize the hi-tech applications of the metal. Globally, there are ...

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Nilabhra Dasgupta new Deputy Chairman of Paradip Port Authority

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, MAY 11, 2023 Nilabhra Dasgupta assumed charge as the Deputy Chairman of Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Thursday. Prior to this new assignment, he was the Additional Director (Investigation), IT Department in Ahmedabad. A 2008 batch Indian Revenue Service Officer, Dasgupta holds Master’s Degree in Linguistics from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and Master’s Degree ...

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Paradip Port bags ‘Best Port of the Year’ award for overall performance

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 10, 2023 Paradip Port Authority (PPA) added one more feather in its cap as it was conferred the “Best Port” award for its overall annual performance based upon cargo handling, average turnaround time, ship birthday output, and idle time at berth, operating ratio, pre berthing detention. Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented ...

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Vedanta Aluminium extends free mobile healthcare services to more locations in Sundargarh

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MAY 9, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has now extended its Mobile Health Vehicle (MHV) services to additional locations in Sundargarh district of Odisha, helping make quality healthcare services accessible in more underserved areas of the state. Consisting of teams of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and expert medical technicians, Vedanta’s MHV services are inclusive of ...

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Partha Mazumder takes over as NTPC ER-II Regional Executive Director

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 9, 2023 Partha Mazumder on Monday assumed charge as the Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region-II) of NTPC. He will look after the power stations and projects situated in Odisha, Jharkhand and Assam. Prior to the new assignment, Mazumder was the Regional Executive Director NTPC (Coal Mining) at Ranchi.  A Mechanical Engineer from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Mazumder ...

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Vedanta Aluminium’s ‘Jal Seva Shibir’ helping Jharsuguda people beat the summer heat

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MAY 5, 2023 Keeping in view the rising mercury level, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has resumed its annual ‘Jal Seva Shibir’ initiative to help local public beat the summer heat. Water kiosks have been set up at Bhurkamunda village, Sarbahal Chowk, Prasanna Panda Chowk, Badheimunda Chowk, Jharsuguda Railway Station and Bus Stand, to provide ...

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JSL supports Govt’s ‘Nashamukta’ campaign in Odisha

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 4, 2023 President of India Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched a year-long campaign – Addiction Free Odisha (Nashamukta Odisha) at Rairangpur. The campaign will be helmed by the Brahma Kumaris in association with the Government of India. Jindal Stainless has joined this noble cause by becoming a primary sponsor of this initiative. Lauding the efforts of ...

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Prez Murmu lays foundation for L&T Skill Training Hub in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, MAY 4, 2023 India’s President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday laid the foundation stone for L&T Skill Training Hub at her hometown Pahadpur in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district in the presence of Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal, L&T-funded Prayas Trust president Meena Subrahmanyan and senior officials of L&T and the Odisha-based non-profit SLS Trust. L&T has partnered with SLS ...

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Prez Murmu launches NABARD’s development programmes in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 4, 2023 On her visit to Mayurbhanj district on Thursday, President Drouopadi Murmu took some time off her busy schedule to inaugurate a tribal development project, a livelihood project on mushroom cultivation and a community centre supported by NABARD at Pahadpur village in Mayurbhanj district in the presence of Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal, NABARD Chairman ...

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Dalmia Cement launches ‘Dalmia Supreme Cement’

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 4, 2023 Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (DCBL) on Thursday announced the launch of its new brand “Dalmia Supreme Cement” which is now available for retail consumers in the markets of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand. The premium brand is a high-quality Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) product type offering triple benefits of superior strength, faster setting ...

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On World Day for Safety & Health at Work, Vedanta Aluminium inaugurates Fire Safety Park

Undertakes initiatives to sensitize local communities and bolster employee safety TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 2, 2023 On the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Vedanta Aluminium inaugurated a Fire Safety Training Park at its plant in Jharsuguda, one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world. The park will help the company’s Industrial & Fire ...

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Vedanta Sesa Goa’s Iron Ore Odisha donates water purifiers to schools & anganwadis in Sundargarh

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 2, 2023 Vedanta Sesa Goa’s Iron Ore Odisha (IOO) is taking strides towards the development of communities through their structured CSR interventions in and around the Nadidihi region of Sundargarh district. Under the banner of Project Nirmal, the company recently donated RO water purifiers to three schools and three Anganwadis from the periphery which will benefit ...

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TPCODL replaces cables at Palla village for quality power supply

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 1, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) is building a robust network of transformers, substations and grids to ensure efficient power supply across its area of operation to effectively manage unprecedented load during this summer season. To improve voltage and ensure reliable power supply to the consumers during summer, Team TPCODL has replaced old ...

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Automobile dealers core members of economic ecosystem of the nation: Odisha Governor Prof. Lal

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 29, 2023 Acknowledging the significant contribution made by the automobile dealers’ community to Odisha’s development, Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal said, “The automobile dealer industry is a dynamic industry, and has been one of the core members of the economic ecosystem of the nation. The dealers are an important pillar of this mechanism.” Inaugurating Vyapar Odisha meet, ...

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TPCODL concludes Consumer Awareness Month with focus on customer convenience & better experience

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 29, 2023 Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) successfully concluded its month-long consumer awareness programme ‘Apananka Mitra, Apananka Sathire’ on Saturday. The initiative, which was launched on the occasion of Utkal Divas, aimed to educate consumers about various consumer-friendly initiatives and facilities introduced by the company to improve power distribution services in its licensed area ...

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CSM Tech inks multi-million dollar deal for Gabon timber traceability solution

TBB BUREAU GABON (AFRICA)/BHUBANESWAR, APR 29, 2023 CSM Tech, an Indian IT consulting company with an active business footprint in Africa, has signed a multi-million dollar contract with the Ministry of Economy and Recovery in Gabon, for implementation of a timber traceability solution and an electronic timber trade platform for the Ministry. The agreement was signed by Nicole Jeanine Lydie ...

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RSP’s SMS-II sets new record in casting longest sequence of heats

TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, APR 29, 2023             The Continuous Casting Machine-2 (CCM-2) belonging to the Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2) Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has set a fresh record in casting the longest ever sequence of heats. The unit registered an all time best castings of 222 heats during the record sequence. Notably, it’s also the best sequence performance ...

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RSP-run Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium gets FIH certification

TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, APR 28, 2023 The Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has been accorded FIH Category-2 Hockey field certificate. The certificate is valid till February 8, 2026. In the certificate, FIH has mentioned that Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium has been tested and shown to comply with the requirements of an FIH Category-2 hockey field. With ...

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TPCODL upgrades transformer in Kakatpur-I Section for consumers’ benefit

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 28, 2023 At a time when a section of media circulating biased reports on energy distribution company Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL)’s alleged careless attitude towards consumers’ grievances, the discom has been working day and night to provide quality electricity to its consumers even in remote areas under its jurisdiction. TPCODL is building a ...

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ICSI Bhubaneswar Chapter observes Capital Markets Week-2023

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 28, 2023 The Bhubaneswar Chapter of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) organised ICSI Capital Market Week-2023 on the theme “Learnings from G20: Journey towards sustainable, competitive and holistic capital markets”, here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, former CGM of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Prof. Sarat Kumar Malik said that ...

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260 children participate in 9-9-9 Yoga Challenge in Bhubaneswar

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 28, 2023 AYUDH, the youth wing of Mata Amritanandamayi Math, recently organized the C20 Youth Leadership Workshop to promote unity and leadership skills among young people. The event, which took place at KIIT International School here, was attended by 260 selected youth from more than 30 universities and educational institutions. The workshop aimed to empower young ...

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Vedanta Aluminium gets ASI Performance Standard V2 Certification

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, APR 27, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, the largest producer of primary aluminium in India, has achieved ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification at its SEZ Smelter for manufacturing and supply of all primary aluminium product in the form of billets, wire rod, primary foundry alloys (PFA), ingot and sow ingot, as well as its ‘Restora’ brand of ...

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Making steel using hydrogen energy is the future of steel industry: JSP MD Bimlendra Jha

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 26, 2023 “Making steel with the use of hydrogen energy is the future of steel industry,” said Bimlendra Jha, Managing Director of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) while addressing the symposium on “Future of Steel Making in India and Contribution of Odisha and its MSMEs as its Downstream and Ancillary”, organised by the Utkal Chamber of ...

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RSP’s Barsua & Taldih Iron Mines receive SA8000:2014 certification

TBB BUREAU ROURKELA, APR 26, 2023 Barsua and Taldih Iron Mines belonging to Odisha Group of Mines (OGM) of SAIL-run Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) have been certified with SA8000:2014, an international standard for social accountability. The certification has been awarded for open cast mining and processing and dispatch of lumps and fines. It is noteworthy that SA8000 is the world’s ...

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Vedanta Lanjigarh’s Project Utthan boosts employment opportunities in Kalahandi and Rayagada

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, APR 25, 2023 Run by Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, Project Utthan has been working towards creating employment opportunities for the youth of Kalahandi and Rayagada, with a focus on those who have completed their graduate-level studies. The company has recently hired 73 youths from Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in various roles ...

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Orientation programme held in Dalmia Vidya Mandir

TBB BUREAU RAJGANGPUR, APR 25, 2023 Dalmia Vidya Mandir recently organized a welcome session and orientation programme for the students who are going to start their education this month. A large number of parents also attended the event, coordinated by School Principal Jaydev Kar. Congratulating the students, Dalmia Vidya Mandir CEO Dr. Rosetta Williams through a message shared her views ...

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JSP Foundation supports Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day Points

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, APR 25, 2023 JSP Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) provided foldable couches with partition screens to 50 Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHND) points under Banarpal and Chhendipada Blocks of Angul district. The VHND programme are conducted regularly for antenatal and postnatal checkup of  pregnant women and lactating mothers, basic health ...

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Dalmia Bharat Foundation and NABARD’s Wadi project to help Odisha farmers build sustainable livelihoods

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APR 25, 2023 The Wadi project, initiated by Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR wing of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL) in partnership with NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), will benefit over 400 farmers from 9 gram panchayats in Rajgangpur and Kutra Blocks in Odisha. The Wadi project under the Tribal Development Fund (TDF) aims ...

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