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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 Odisha continues to attract significant investment even after the highly successful Utkarsh Odisha Conclave. In a major boost to the state’s renewable energy sector, Chile-based multinational company HIF Global India has expressed its interest in investing approximately $1 billion in Odisha for a methanol synthesis project. The proposal was presented on Tuesday at the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 Reinforcing its unwavering commitment to safe mining operations, Vedanta, India’s largest producer of aluminium, successfully organized its Annual Mines Safety Fortnight (AMSF) at the Jamkani coal mine in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. Conducted in collaboration with the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), the two-week-long initiative saw enthusiastic participation from over 500 employees and business ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment and sustainable livelihoods, NTPC Bongaigaon’s Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club distributed training kits to aspiring women entrepreneurs in rural Kokrajhar. This initiative, executed in partnership with Tusti Foundation, focuses on skill development in Areca Nut Leaf Craft and Jute Handicrafts, fostering economic independence and self-reliance. The event witnessed the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Navratna PSU National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reported a remarkable threefold increase in net profit for the third quarter (Q3) ended December 2024. The company’s net profit surged to an impressive Rs.1,583 crore, compared to Rs.488 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. As per the reviewed financial results for Q3 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to education and youth empowerment, NTPC Bongaigaon has expanded its support for the Government of Assam’s Arohan Scheme by introducing a structured mentorship program. This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the District Administration, Kokrajhar, and Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, aims to guide meritorious students toward academic and professional excellence. As part ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 STPI-Bhubaneswar conducted a dedicated cleanliness drive at Deras Dam as part of the Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 celebrations, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. The initiative, led by STPI-Bhubaneswar Director Surya Kumar Pattanayak, witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials, underlining the collective responsibility in maintaining public spaces. The drive aimed to raise awareness ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has unveiled its latest innovation in the beverage industry with the launch of Spinner, a revolutionary sports drink co-created with cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan. Positioned as a game-changer in the hydration segment, Spinner is set to redefine accessibility with its honest pricing of just Rs 10, making it India’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 Ageas Federal Life Insurance, a leading private life insurer in India, has introduced its latest investment offering—the Momentum Growth Fund. Open for subscription from February 10 to February 21, 2025, the fund provides an attractive opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on India’s strong long-term economic growth within the Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) segment. ...

By Prof. Dr. P. Satishchandra & Dr. Dr Santosh Kumar Dash Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal brain activity. It affects over 50 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million cases in India. International Epilepsy Day, observed annually on the second Monday of February, is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and combating the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 In a significant move to enhance education infrastructure in the Northeast, NTPC Bongaigaon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Purva Seema Vikas Pratishthan (PSVP) to expand a school building, construct teachers’ quarters, and renovate a boys’ hostel in Kharsom, Ukhrul, Manipur. The MoA was formalized in the presence of Arindam Sinha, Regional ...