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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 9, 2025 The 2nd International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power, and Embedded Systems (SCOPES-2024), hosted by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), concluded with resounding success, setting the stage for future collaborations between academia and industry. The three-day event, held from January 7-9, 2025, served as ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JANUARY 9, 2025 In a move to combat the pervasive issue of child marriage, the Jindal Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), has launched an extensive awareness campaign in Angul district. This initiative aims to enlighten communities on the detrimental impacts of child marriage and galvanize efforts to eradicate this illegal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, JANUARY 9, 2025 Odysse Electric, a leading name in India’s two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) market, has proudly delivered over 1,500 electric scooters to Zypp Electric, a prominent fleet operator specializing in last-mile delivery services. This achievement not only highlights the growing acceptance of sustainable transportation solutions but also underscores the shared commitment of both companies to foster ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 9, 2025 In a landmark event coinciding with the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, Dr. Rekha Chaturvedi, an eminent author and academician, released her profound work, “Fiji Mein Bhartiyon Ka Itihas Tatha Unka Jeevan (1879 – 1947)” [(The Life and History of Indians in Fiji (1879 – 1947)]. Based on her PhD research, the book was ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 8, 2025 Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday inaugurated the Minati Mohapatra Cycling Velodrome at the KIIT-KISS campus. The velodrome, named in honour of Minati Mohapatra, Odisha’s first Arjuna Awardee in cycling, is set to become a significant hub for cycling enthusiasts. During the inauguration, the Union Minister shared his thoughts ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 8, 2025 In a significant meeting at Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman PL Haranadh engaged with Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, discussing transformative plans for the state’s maritime infrastructure. Haranadh elaborated on the strides being made in the port sector and outlined a strategic vision for future advancements aimed at ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 8, 2025 Brijendra Pratap Singh has officially taken over as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) at the company’s Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar. His appointment marks a significant milestone for the state-owned enterprise as it embarks on new strategic initiatives. Before his tenure at NALCO, Singh served as Director-In-Charge for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 8, 2025 In a significant stride towards enhancing national infrastructure research, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday. This strategic alliance aims to foster collaboration, intellectual synergy, and academic exchange between the two premier institutions. The MoU was ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JANUARY 8, 2025 Subhalaxmi Cooperative, a beacon of women-led entrepreneurship supported by Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, made a resounding impact at the Dulduli Exhibition 2025. Celebrating Jharsuguda’s foundation day, the event saw the cooperative’s vibrant stall, inaugurated by Yuvraj Sahu, CEO of ORMAS, Government of Odisha, attract a surge of attention and admiration. The stall ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 8, 2025 In a growing wave of public demand, residents of Lanjigarh and surrounding areas in Kalahandi district have appealed to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for immediate intervention in securing permanent bauxite mines for Vedanta’s alumina refinery. This request, part of a larger movement for socio-economic development in the tribal-dominated region, has gained substantial ...