Ranchi, November 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Swayamsiddha Ladies Club (SSLC), affiliated with NTPC Mining Limited in Ranchi, has made a heartfelt contribution to the welfare of children at the Adim Jati Seva Mandal orphanage. In a noble initiative, the Club donated essential infrastructure items, including iron racks for storing groceries and snacks, aimed at enhancing the living conditions of ...

Bhubaneswar, November 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move to uplift educational standards and foster a brighter future for Odisha’s youth, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has enhanced the infrastructure of 14 government schools and seven Anganwadi centers in the tribal-dominated Jamkani coal block area of Sundargarh. This initiative is set to impact over 750 students by providing ...

Bhubaneswar, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant initiative aimed at supporting the economically disadvantaged residents of its surrounding areas, GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), based in Kamalanga Village under Odapada Block, organized a community event, “Joy of Giving” or Daan Utsav, on Friday. Held at the company’s community hall, the event distributed livelihood aids to over 300 families ...

Jamnagar, November 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Three African forest elephants—two females and one male, aged between 28 and 29—are preparing to embark on a journey from Tunisia to India, where they will find a new home at Vantara Wildlife Rescue Center in Jamnagar. Vantara, one of the world’s most respected wildlife rescue facilities, founded by Anant Mukesh Ambani, has been ...

Bhadrak, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As Cyclone ‘Dana’ approaches the Odisha coast, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) has rolled out an extensive preparedness plan to safeguard the community and livestock in and around its facilities. This proactive initiative aims to mitigate the effects of the impending cyclone, reflecting FACOR’s commitment to both community well-being and animal welfare. One of ...

Ranchi, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartfelt display of compassion and community spirit, the Swayamsidha Ladies Club of NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi, has taken a significant step towards empowering underprivileged women. With the mission of giving back to society, the Club partnered with Srijan Handicrafts to distribute clothes to women in need. Srijan Handicrafts, founded by Shobha ...

Bhubaneswar, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a bid to strengthen community health and create lasting benefits for children and their families, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched an expanded immunization drive in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH. This extended initiative aims to scale up the ‘Swarna Prasan’ immunization programme across the districts of Kalahandi, Koraput, and ...

Bhubaneswar, October 21, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a powerful display of community service and compassion, the Jindal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jindal Steel & Power, marked Seva Divas across the country to celebrate the birthday of its Chairperson, Shallu Jindal—an acclaimed philanthropist, social leader, and renowned Kuchipudi danseuse. Seva Divas, observed on this special occasion, reflected the Foundation’s unwavering ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jharsuguda, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully concluded a week-long Swachhata Abhiyan in Jharsuguda, as part of the Government of India’s ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ initiative. This campaign focused on improving public spaces, raising awareness about waste management, and promoting green practices, all in alignment with the company’s broader sustainability strategy. The initiative featured ...

New Delhi, September 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant step towards promoting holistic nutrition for children, Project Nand Ghar, under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, has launched a program to distribute millet protein shakes across Nand Ghars in states where Vedanta operates. Throughout September, over 50,000 millet shakes will be distributed to approximately 6,000 children across multiple districts in Odisha, ...

Bhawanipatna, September 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a sustained effort to enhance community health and well-being, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush on the “Swarna Prasan” initiative. This partnership aims to benefit 500 students from Manikeshwari High School and Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Bhawanipatna. Supported by the Government of Odisha, the Secretary ...

Ranchi, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The first batch of NTPC Mining Limited (NML)-sponsored skill development training, conducted in collaboration with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Ranchi, has concluded with a resounding success. This initiative, part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, has been aimed at empowering the youth from project-affected areas of Jharkhand, Odisha, ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a compassionate move to support bereaved families and ensure a dignified final journey for the deceased, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has introduced a “free hearse service” at the Laxmipur Community Health Centre (CHC) in the rural areas of Odisha’s Koraput district. The initiative will benefit residents across 100 villages surrounding the ...

Jharsuguda, September 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully conducted an extensive filaria awareness campaign across 85 villages in Jharsuguda district, reaching more than 90,000 residents. The initiative, aimed at combating the rise of Lymphatic Filariasis cases during the monsoon season, was implemented in collaboration with the district administration, ASHA workers, and Anganwadi workers. Lymphatic ...

Bhubaneswar, September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Centurion University has announced the successful graduation of its 3-month Certificate Skill Course on “Technician Water Distribution System,” marking a significant milestone for the WADEYE community in Australia. This course, part of the “WADEYE Training Project,” aims to equip First Nation members with essential technical skills to foster economic empowerment and community development. The ...

Bhubaneswar, September 10, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated World Water Week in Odisha’s Kalahandi district with a series of initiatives involving over 1,500 community members. The week-long event underscored the company’s commitment to water conservation and community engagement. The celebrations featured a range of activities, including pond cleaning across more than five villages in the ...

Bongaigaon, September 07, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon, in partnership with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), has inaugurated a comprehensive cancer care program in Kokrajhar district as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This program aims to provide crucial healthcare services to communities throughout the region. The launch event was marked by the presence of several prominent ...

Sijimali (Rayagada), September 04, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant move to support education in remote areas of Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has distributed school kits to more than 4,000 students across 50-plus schools near its Kuraloi and Sijimali mines in the tribal-dominated districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Jharsuguda. The school kits, which include a school bag, ...

Bongaigaon, September 01, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon has achieved a remarkable feat by winning three prestigious awards at the 1st Tusker National Awards, organized by the Indo-Continental Trade and Entrepreneurship Promotion Council in Kozhikode, Kerala. The 750 MW power station secured accolades in three categories, underscoring its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. NTPC Bongaigaon was honored with ...

Ranchi, August 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The NTPC Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, based at the Coal Mining Headquarters in Ranchi, distributed essential food items and groceries to 40 needy families in Mahadev Toli village, Namkum, Ranchi, as part of its CSR initiative. The distribution was carried out under the guidance of Rekha Jain, President of the Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, in collaboration ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 24, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Leading steelmaker Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has received recognition for its exemplary corporate social responsibility efforts by winning the CSR Times Award in two distinct categories. The awards were presented by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant during a ceremony held in Panjim, Goa. The event was attended by notable figures including Dr. ...

Bhubaneswar, August 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has recently launched the “Smart Anganwadi” (Shishu Vatika) project across 16 Anganwadi centres in the Hirakud region of Sambalpur district, Odisha. This initiative, part of Hindalco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, aims to revolutionize traditional Anganwadi centres by transforming them into modern ...

Bhubaneswar, August 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In celebration of International Youth Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched a transformative week-long science campaign aimed at promoting the benefits of science education among youth in underserved communities of Lanjigarh, Kalahandi. This initiative, part of the Vedanta Mini Science Centre program, delivers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education directly ...

In a world where success is often measured in profits, Vedanta Aluminium’s ‘Jeevika Samriddhi’ Project tells a different story — one of growth intertwined with the community’s well-being, proving that true prosperity blooms when nurtured collectively. by PRIYABRAT BISWAL Jharsuguda, August 10, 2024 : In the rural heart of Jharsuguda, Odisha, a remarkable story of transformation and prosperity is unfolding ...

Ranchi, August 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a noteworthy effort to bolster environmental conservation, the NTPC Swayamsidha Ladies Club undertook a significant tree plantation drive at Dungri village, Ranchi, under the guidance of Rekha Jain, President of the Club. This initiative aligns with the timeless adage, “He who plants a tree, plants a hope,” reflecting the critical role of tree ...

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 2, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a landmark initiative to boost youth employability in Odisha, Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, in partnership with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), has launched a state-of-the-art skill development centre in Bhubaneswar. This new centre will offer a specialized three-month General Duty Assistant (GDA) course, tailored specifically for the youth in Angul and Sundargarh districts. The ...

BHUBANESWAR, JULY 31, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  Centurion University of Technology and Management, in partnership with LTIMindtree CSR, on Wednesday announced the launch of the “Karjyakaram” Skill Development Program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower over 1,000 students across Odisha by providing essential training and employment opportunities, setting a new benchmark in education and community upliftment. The inaugural event marked the ...

SAMBALPUR, JULY 30, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Aditya Aluminium successfully organized a comprehensive health camp at the Bomaloi Sevashram School in the Rengali Block of Sambalpur district. The event, held on Tuesday, was a collaborative effort involving the Vision Centre and the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) Epidemiologist from the Chief District Medical Officer’s (CDMO) office. The inauguration of the camp was ...

BHADRAK, JULY 30, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a landmark initiative, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR), in partnership with the Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC), orchestrated a monumental plantation drive at its Bhadrak plant, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The event, which brought together over 200 employees, their families, and business partners, showcased a unified ...

New Delhi, July 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Kurukshetra MP, distinguished industrialist and Jindal Steel & Power Chairman Naveen Jindal was honored with the prestigious Mahatma Hansraj Gaurav Award during the 77th foundation day celebration of Hansraj College, Delhi University. The award recognized his significant contributions to promoting the national flag, the Tricolor, and his relentless legal efforts to ensure its ...

Bongaigaon, July 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon successfully concluded the four-week-long Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) on Saturday, held at its premises. The event marked a significant step in NTPC’s ongoing commitment to community development and was graced by Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, District Commissioner of Kokrajhar, who served as the Chief Guest. In his address, Dwivedi praised GEM as a ...

Bhubaneswar, July 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Two talented kabaddi players from Odisha, supported by Vedanta Aluminium, have made their mark on the national stage by representing their state at the 6th Sports Development and Promotion Federation (SDPF) Kabaddi National Championship. Tankadhar Naik and Lepulya Naik, hailing from the remote village of Sijimali in Rayagada district, were instrumental in securing a ...

Ranchi, July 21, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartening gesture aimed at empowering visually challenged students, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi, in collaboration with the Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, has donated two state-of-the-art desktop computers to St. Michael Blind School. The initiative, undertaken as part of their CSR efforts, seeks to enhance computer skills among young and specially challenged individuals. During ...

Paradip, July 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Hospital, in partnership with the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, organized a comprehensive cancer screening camp aimed at promoting health awareness among the local community. The camp, focusing on head & neck, breast, and cervix examinations, catered to PPA staff, employees, and underprivileged members of ...

In a proactive effort to enhance emergency response capabilities, NTPC Bongaigaon successfully conducted a Joint Mega Mock Drill on Saturday. Supervised by G.M. Thangzom, Commandant of CISF, the extensive drill focused on preparedness for earthquake, chlorine leakage, and flood scenarios. The drill commenced at the New Administrative Building outside the plant premises, simulating a major earthquake scenario with Assam as ...

Paradip, July 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Administrative Department of Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Friday organised a successful cleaning program at JAGRUTY, a school dedicated to the education and care of physically and mentally challenged children. This initiative was a collaborative effort involving the Paradip Ladies Club, Paradip Saksharata Samiti, and Paradip Municipality, all working under the guidance of ...

JHARSUGUDA, JULY 15, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading producer of aluminium, has marked a significant milestone in healthcare accessibility by facilitating over 20,000 medical tests through its state-of-the-art diagnostic centres in Jharsuguda and Laikera. Since their inauguration in August 2023, these centres have emerged as pivotal hubs for comprehensive healthcare services, bolstering diagnostic capabilities and raising healthcare standards ...

BHUBANESWAR, JULY 15, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a proactive move towards environmental conservation, Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) launched its ambitious ‘One Lakh Plantation Drive’ today at its Paradeep Plant Site. This initiative, which aims to plant 100,000 saplings within the company’s premises, marks a significant step toward enhancing green cover and promoting sustainable practices. The inauguration ceremony was graced by ...

Bhubaneswar, July 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The global community on Wednesday marked ‘World Population Day,’ a day dedicated to addressing crucial issues surrounding family planning and population management. In Odisha, the occasion was observed with a renewed commitment to safeguarding reproductive rights and empowering women of reproductive age. Dr. Jitendra Mohan Bebortha, Special Secretary – PH, Health & FW, Govt. ...

Puri, July 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  A unique art installation of an Olive Ridley Turtle at Puri Beach in Odisha is drawing thousands of visitors during the world-famous Rath Yatra. Created by artist and creative visualizer Kirti Maharana, the 30-foot long, 12-foot high, and 20-foot wide installation, made of fiberglass, shines a spotlight on the endangered Olive Ridley turtles, which ...