Ranchi, September 18, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a vibrant celebration of India’s official language, the Chief Executive Officer and Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining) of NTPC, Animesh Jain, inaugurated the Hindi Fortnight at the NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters in Ranchi on Monday. The event, marking the 75th anniversary of Hindi Diwas, holds special significance this year, as it underscores the ...
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Jio internet connectivity empowers aspirations of tribal students in Odisha’s hinterland
Bhubaneswar, September 18, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Affordable internet connectivity brought by Jio has digitally transformed millions of lives across India. From shopkeepers in remote corners accepting UPI payments to tribal farmers benefiting from digital banking services, and students accessing online study materials, Digital India has sparked countless success stories. For many tribal students and youths in Odisha’s hinterlands, easy and ...
Read More »NGEL signs JV agreement with RVUNL for development of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in Rajasthan
New Delhi, September 17, 2024 TBB Bureau): To advance NTPC’s green energy and green hydrogen ambitions, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL), the state-owned power generation company responsible for managing thermal and hydroelectric stations in Rajasthan. The agreement was signed on September 17, 2024, in ...
Read More »$30 billion infra fund will transform equations in AI power play
By Jayajit Dash The AI revolution is rapidly altering the technological landscape, but it comes with a hefty energy demand. The recent collaboration between BlackRock and Microsoft, proposing a $30 billion fund to invest in AI infrastructure, signals that the future of AI is as much about energy and infrastructure as it is about algorithms and code. This partnership highlights ...
Read More »NTPC Bongaigaon celebrates Vishwakarma Puja with fervor and gaiety
Bongaigaon, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon marked Vishwakarma Puja with vibrant celebrations across its facilities, honouring Lord Vishwakarma, the Hindu deity of engineering and craftsmanship. The event saw active participation from senior management including Debabrata Kar, General Manager (O&M), and A. Biswas, General Manager (Operation), alongside employees and members of the Ladies Club. The celebration included traditional rituals ...
Read More »Rourkela Steel Plant partners with Balmer Lawrie to enhance steel dispatch efficiency
Rourkela, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Balmer Lawrie to secure three dedicated BFNS 22.9 rakes on a lease-and-operate basis for steel transport over distances exceeding 1,000 kilometres. This agreement expands RSP’s fleet to nine BFNS 22.9 LSFTO rakes, which will account for approximately 30 percent of ...
Read More »Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker appointed as Brand Ambassador for Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
New Delhi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant development for India’s maritime sector, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced the appointment of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker as its new Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today. Manu Bhaker, who has made history as the only Indian to win two individual ...
Read More »Jindal Steel & Power celebrates Vishwakarma Puja with fervor and gaiety
Angul, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) celebrated the sacred occasion of Lord Vishwakarma Puja at its Angul Plant with profound devotion and active participation from the workforce and local community. Leading the celebration, Angul Location Head Pankaj Malhan, accompanied by his wife Seema Malhan; Executive Director Damodar Mittal, along with his wife Anita Mittal; and ...
Read More »Government approves NPCIL-NTPC joint venture “ASHVINI” for nuclear power generation
Ranchi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering India’s energy infrastructure, the Government of India has granted approval for the establishment of Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd. (ASHVINI), a joint venture between Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and NTPC Ltd. This strategic partnership will empower ASHVINI to build, own, and operate nuclear power plants ...
Read More »Wholesale inflation drops to 4-month Low of 1.31pc in August
New Delhi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Wholesale inflation reached a four-month low of 1.31% in August, driven by falling prices of vegetables and fuel, despite significant increases in onion and potato prices, according to data released on Tuesday. This marks the second consecutive month of declining wholesale price index (WPI) inflation, following a peak of 3.43% in May. In ...
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