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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHADRAK, APRIL 14, 2025 In a solemn tribute to the valiant firefighters who lost their lives during the historic Bombay Dock Explosion of April 14, 1944, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) observed National Fire Service Week with a wreath-laying ceremony at its plant premises on Monday. The event reflected the company’s deep respect for fire service personnel and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 14, 2025 In a world recalibrating its supply chains and redefining self-reliance, Odisha finds itself at a transformative crossroads. Rich in natural resources and armed with ambitious policy frameworks, the eastern Indian state is now aiming to move beyond its identity as a mineral-rich hinterland toward becoming a magnet for sustainable industrial investment. This global shift, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PUNE, APRIL 14, 2025 Nihilent Ltd., a global force in business transformation and digital innovation, today unveiled Emoscape, a revolutionary Emotion AI engine that heralds a new era in the convergence of emotional science and artificial intelligence. Drawing deeply from India’s ancient emotional frameworks while harnessing the power of modern AI, Emoscape sets a global benchmark in how ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 14, 2025 In a striking testament to India’s evolving political economy, the Adani Group has emerged as a key player in the country’s development journey — transcending political lines and exposing deepening rifts within the opposition-led INDIA bloc. The recent meeting between Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has further underscored ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 14 In a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday led the nation in extending warm greetings on the occasion of Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha Vishuba Sankranti — the traditional Odia New Year. Taking to social media platform X, President Murmu shared a heartfelt message: “On the occasion of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 13, 2025 Vedanta Ltd. has been directed by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) to deposit an environmental compensation of ₹71.16 crore over alleged unauthorised disposal of fly ash from its operations. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), noting that the demand stems from what it ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA/LANJIGARH, APRIL 11, 2025 In a powerful demonstration of corporate responsibility and community care, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, observed World Health Day with an extensive array of health and wellness initiatives across its Odisha operations. Embracing the global theme of ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’, the company rolled out targeted programmes that underscored its commitment to holistic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTRS BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 11, 2025 ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) marked World Health Day across its operational locations in Odisha with a series of impactful health and wellness initiatives, aligned with the global theme for 2025 — “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” The observance reaffirmed the company’s steadfast commitment to promoting health, safety, and well-being among its employees, partners, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 11, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, wrapped up its month-long Safety Month Campaign in the first week of April. The initiative, which was launched on National Safety Day and Lineman Diwas, served as a powerful reminder of the company’s unwavering commitment to promoting ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 11, 2025 In a significant political and public health development, Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha on Friday, marking a major milestone in the Centre’s push for nationwide implementation of its flagship healthcare scheme. The launch came nearly ten months after the BJP assumed power in the state, ending ...