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Vedanta Aluminium supports Suravi Children’s Fest in Sundargarh, nurturing rural talents

Sundargarh, October 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, played a key role in fostering the latent talents of rural students by supporting the “Suravi Children’s Festival,” a state-level platform aimed at nurturing young minds from local communities. The festival, held at Girisma Upper Primary School, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing 186 schools across 18 gram ...

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Utkal Alumina’s Project URMI pioneers health and empowerment for adolescents, mothers, and children

Bhubaneswar, October 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Utkal Alumina International Ltd. (UAIL), an Aditya Birla Group company, has launched an ambitious initiative, Project URMI, aimed at transforming healthcare access and outcomes for thousands of residents in the Kashipur Block of Rayagada district and the Thuamul Rampur Block in Kalahandi districk of Odisha. Over the next three years, the project is set ...

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Dalmia Cement felicitates specially-abled cricket sensation from Rajgangpur

Rajgangpur, October 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartwarming celebration of resilience and achievement, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. (DCBL), one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, honoured Abhishek Shukla, a cricketing sensation and an inspiring employee of Dalmia Cement, for his incredible journey and achievements. Abhishek, who was born with an amputated left hand, has defied all odds to not only ...

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Environment Ministry introduces Ecomark Rules to promote sustainable consumption

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Friday officially notified the Ecomark Rules as part of the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021. This new framework, established on September 26, 2024, replaces the Ecomark scheme introduced in 1991, signifying a modern ...

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KIIT, KISS & Jhpiego launch ‘THRIVE’ to enhance tribal health & youth empowerment

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), and Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, today expanded their partnership by launching a new initiative called Tribal Health Research Innovation & Vocational Empowerment (THRIVE). A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of KIIT and ...

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Commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement marks NALCO’s Swachhata Hi Seva campaign 2024

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Navratna CPSE, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign. In line with the directives from the Union Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight was observed from September 17 to October 2, 2024, with a focus on ...

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‘WeCare4Swachhata’: Over 75,000 volunteers drive Reliance’s nationwide campaign for cleaner, greener India

Mumbai, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant boost to the nationwide Jan Andolan for Swachhata, more than 75,000 volunteers joined Reliance’s WeCare4Swachhata campaign across 4,100 locations, making a strong statement for a cleaner and greener India. Organized during the Government of India’s Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight, the campaign saw active participation from Reliance employees, their families, and local ...

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Solar energy is key to combating climate change: Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki

Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  “Climate change is an urgent problem that requires decentralized, practical energy solutions, and solar energy is one of the most effective ways to combat this crisis,” said Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki, Professor at IIT Bombay and Founder of the Energy Swaraj Foundation, during the launch of the Bhubaneswar Chapter of the foundation at Centurion ...

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Jio employees across Odisha participate in Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 cleanliness drive, celebrating 10 years of Swachh Bharat Mission

Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Reliance Jio organized a special cleanliness drive, Swachhata Hi Seva 2024, on October 1st across more than 30 towns in Odisha. Over 600 Jio employees actively participated in this initiative, underscoring the company’s commitment to regional development and national causes. The event reinforced ...

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Flag Foundation of India installs 150th Monumental National Flag Pole in Patnagarh

Bhubaneswar/Patnagarh, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Flag Foundation of India, led by industrialist and philanthropist Naveen Jindal, achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday with the installation of its 150th Monumental National Flag Pole in Patnagarh, Balangir. This towering structure stands as a proud symbol of national pride and unity. The inauguration ceremony was marked by the presence of Odisha ...

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