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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 2, 2025 On the occasion of Utkal Diwas, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Odisha for their longstanding partnership and reflected on the incredible transformation of Kalahandi, a region that has seen remarkable progress in recent years. In an emotional address, Agarwal shared a cherished memory, recalling a pivotal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, APRIL 2, 2025 O.P. Jindal School, Angul, celebrated Utkal Divas 2025 on Tuesday with great zeal and reverence, paying tribute to Odisha’s vibrant heritage and cultural legacy. The event, which marks the formation of the state of Odisha on April 1, 1936, showcased a rich tapestry of Odisha’s art, history, and traditions. The celebration kicked off with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARALAKHEMUNDI, APRIL 2, 2025 “Make your voice transform the future of the nation,” urged Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, in his inspiring inaugural address at the third edition of the AIU National Women Student Parliament held at Centurion University on Wednesday. The event, marking the 100th anniversary of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), brought together over ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 2, 2025 The Ministry of Coal has achieved a historic milestone, setting unprecedented records in captive and commercial coal production and dispatch for the financial year 2024-25. Total coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT) as of March 31, 2025, reflecting an impressive 29.79% growth over the previous year’s 147.11 MT. Coal dispatches also ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU HARYANA, APRIL 2, 2025 Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, India’s fifth-largest cement group by capacity, has launched ‘Nuvoco Duraguard Cement Sabse Khaas Pehelwaan’, an elite wrestling championship dedicated to celebrating Haryana’s rich wrestling tradition. The event aims to provide a professional platform for aspiring wrestlers to compete, showcase their skills, and earn recognition at the state level. Aligning with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, APRIL 2, 2025 Paradip Port has reaffirmed its dominance as India’s leading major port, securing the No. 1 cargo handling position for the second consecutive year. The port has also achieved a historic milestone by surpassing the 150 MMT mark, recording a total cargo throughput of 150.41 MMT in FY 2024-25. This remarkable feat comes despite significant ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, APRIL 2, 2025 RISE Worldwide Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has joined hands with BLAST Esports Limited, a subsidiary of BLAST ApS, to establish a joint venture for esports operations in India. With over 600 million gamers — 18 per cent of the global total — India is the fastest-growing gaming market. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 2, 2025 The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a major milestone by enabling the hiring of over 1 million manpower resources for government organizations in the fiscal year 2024-25. This milestone reinforces GeM’s role in revolutionizing public procurement through enhanced transparency, compliance, and efficiency. GeM’s manpower outsourcing service offers a streamlined solution for government buyers, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 1, 2025 On the occasion of Odisha Divas or Utkal Divas , Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha, celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and remarkable developmental achievements. In a message that resonated with pride and admiration, Agarwal highlighted Odisha’s unique identity, shaped by its spiritual depth, traditional ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU SAMBALPUR, APRIL 1, 2025 Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by achieving a record-breaking coal production and despatch in Financial Year 2024-25. The company produced an unprecedented 225.2 million tonnes (MT) of coal, marking an impressive 9 per cent growth over the previous fiscal year. Reaffirming its commitment to national energy security, MCL ...