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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 11, 2025 India’s telecom sector witnessed a marginal increase in its total subscriber base, reaching 1,189.92 million in December 2024, with Reliance Jio leading growth in both mobile and fixed-line segments, according to a report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday. The total subscriber count stood at 1,187.15 million in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI /BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 11, 2025 Reliance Jio has emerged as the undisputed leader in 5G network performance at the Maha Kumbh 2025, according to the latest report by Ookla. The telecom giant delivered a remarkable 5G median download speed of 201.87 Mbps, surpassing Airtel’s 165.23 Mbps. Even during peak congestion on January 26, Jio maintained significantly higher ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 10, 2025 Odisha’s rising para judo star, Mohan Sahu, has brought laurels to the state by securing two bronze medals at the 13th National Para Judo Championship 2025. Representing Odisha, the talented athlete from the tribal-dominated Kalahandi district showcased his prowess in the Junior JI (66 kg) and Senior JI (64 kg) categories. Sahu’s achievement has ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, MARCH 9, 2025 In an inspiring celebration of health, fitness, and community spirit, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) marked the birthday of its visionary Chairman, Naveen Jindal, by dedicating the day to fitness and launching several key community development projects. Employees, their families, and local residents of Angul came together to honour the man whose leadership continues ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU TIKIRI, MARCH 9, 2025 In a significant step towards empowering local youth through skill development, Aditya Alumina Refinery, Kansariguda — a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited under the Aditya Birla Group — launched its flagship initiative, Project Kaushal, on Saturday at Phuljoba. The project aims to enhance employability by equipping young individuals with technical skills. The inaugural ceremony ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 9, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon on Saturday marked International Women’s Day with vibrant celebrations, reinforcing its dedication to inclusivity and women empowerment. Embracing the 2025 theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” the event recognized the invaluable contributions of women employees. Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, felicitated women employees with wellness kits as ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 8, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, while addressing a state-level International Women’s Day celebration at Lok Seva Bhawan, delivered an inspiring message encouraging every girl in Odisha to dream fearlessly. He urged them to overcome societal barriers with self-confidence, declaring, “This is your time, your moment, and this is your Odisha.” The Chief Minister ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 8, 2025 Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in paddy procurement, with 70 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) procured from approximately 15.65 lakh farmers during the ongoing kharif season. This achievement was highlighted during a review meeting chaired by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra at Lokseva Bhawan on Saturday. Key officials, including Principal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARDIP, MARCH 8, 2025 In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, Paradip Sakshyarata Samity organized an inspiring event at the Officers’ Club, bringing together influential leaders and community members to celebrate women’s empowerment and achievements. The event, which featured motivational speeches and prize distributions, was graced by A.K. Bose, Advisor (Traffic), Paradip Port Authority (PPA), as the Chief ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 8, 2025 Vedanta Ltd. announced on Saturday that it is on track to achieve 30% women representation in its workforce by 2030. Notably, 28% of the company’s women employees are currently in decision-making roles, marking the highest representation in leadership positions among India’s metals and mining sector. To bridge the talent gap, Vedanta is actively ...