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Ranchi, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Hindi Pakhwada at NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters in Ranchi concluded on September 30, 2024, after a fortnight of engaging activities that promoted the use of Hindi. The celebration featured various competitions, including handwriting, paragraph writing, slogan creation, and essay writing, which saw active participation from employees. The event’s highlight was the inauguration of ...

Ranchi, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As part of the ongoing “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters (CMHQ) in Ranchi organized a range of activities during the Swachhta Pakhwada, aimed at raising awareness and fostering a culture of cleanliness. A key highlight was a workshop on “Waste Segregation,” conducted in collaboration with the local NGO Urban Kheti. The ...

New Delhi, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, has partnered with Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), Singapore’s national carrier, to launch the KrisFlyer SBI Card. Tailored for super-premium cardholders, this travel-centric card offers exclusive privileges both in the air and on the ground across the SIA Group, which includes Singapore Airlines, Scoot airline, KrisShop.com, ...

Sambalpur, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100 million tonnes of coal production for the financial year 2024-25. The company reached this milestone on Sunday, 18 days ahead of schedule, registering an impressive 13 per cent growth compared to the same period last fiscal year. This early achievement highlights MCL’s ...

Bhubaneswar, September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are increasingly turning to alternative funding sources such as non-convertible debentures (NCDs), commercial papers (CPs), foreign currency borrowings (FCBs), and securitisation to fuel their growth. This shift comes amid a slowdown in bank loans after risk weights on lending to higher-rated NBFCs were raised last year. A recent analysis of ...

Basel (Switzerland), September 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural innovation, has launched Cropwise AI, a state-of-the-art GenAI system designed to enhance the efficiency of agronomic advisors and growers. The announcement was made at the World AgriTech Innovation Summit in London today. Cropwise AI aims to improve crop management practices by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms ...

Bhubaneswar, September 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and Government of Odisha, has been conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Awards 2024 at the 99th SKOCH Summit, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Recognized for its cutting-edge initiatives, TPCODL has been awarded the Gold Award for “Digitally Karan – ...

Paralakhemundi, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), in collaboration with the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter, successfully concluded the two-day International Conference on “Viksit Bharat: Innovative Business, Agriculture, Technology, and Resource Management for Sustainable Growth” on Friday. The event attracted over 200 participants, including global experts, researchers, and policymakers from more ...

Jharsuguda, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has successfully concluded a week-long Swachhata Abhiyan in Jharsuguda, as part of the Government of India’s ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ initiative. This campaign focused on improving public spaces, raising awareness about waste management, and promoting green practices, all in alignment with the company’s broader sustainability strategy. The initiative featured ...

Bhubaneswar, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): ITC Sunfeast Dark Fantasy, one of India’s most beloved cookie brands known for transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences, proudly unveils its latest initiative, “Big Fantasies: Give Wings to Your Imagination.” With this creative and innovation-driven program, the brand seeks to spark creativity and imagination in children by blending art with technology. This groundbreaking ...