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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 6, 2025 In a groundbreaking collaboration, WinZO, India’s largest interactive social gaming platform, and Tata Memorial Hospital have launched the country’s first gene counselling facility. This initiative, under the banner ‘Play to Prevent Cancer,’ aims to revolutionize early cancer detection and prevention through genetic counselling. WinZO’s initiative seeks to raise awareness among its 200 million ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAYAGADA (ODISHA), JANUARY 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium’s stall at the Chaiti Mahotsav, held in Odisha’s Rayagada district, emerged as the centerpiece of the festival, drawing the attention of over 25,000 visitors. The stall featured a mesmerizing blend of traditional tribal art forms, including Saura paintings and Dokra art, alongside products crafted by self-help groups (SHGs) under Vedanta’s Project ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA, JANUARY 6, 2025 Global Cloud Cayr (GCC), a pioneering healthcare start-up founded by an international consortium of doctors and technologists, has officially launched its operations in Kolkata. This landmark event marks the beginning of GCC’s ambitious mission to transform healthcare delivery through an innovative, technology-driven approach that emphasizes proactive and holistic care. Catering to individuals, families, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 6, 2025 The Indian real estate sector witnessed a remarkable surge in 2024, with institutional investments reaching a record $6.5 billion, marking a 22 per cent increase from the previous year’s $5.4 billion, according to a report released on Monday. This growth was predominantly driven by the booming industrial and warehousing segments. Foreign investments played ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 4, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a prominent joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has been awarded a distinguished 4-Star rating at the Energy Conservation Award (ENCON) 2024. This accolade, presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region, underscores TPCODL’s unwavering commitment to energy conservation and sustainability. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DHAMRA, JANUARY 4, 2025 In a momentous achievement, The Dhamra Port Company Limited has been awarded the prestigious PAR EXCELLENCE award at the National Convention on Quality Concepts (NCQC 2024), organized by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI). The convention, held from December 27 to 30, 2024, at ABV-IIITM College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, brought together industries from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA, JANUARY 4, 2025 In a significant stride towards bolstering regional connectivity, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, laid the foundation stone for a Single Lane RCC road bridge in Swarupnagar today. The bridge, designed to ensure safer transit for commuters while facilitating unhindered river navigation, marks a pivotal development in the region’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 4, 2025 The Ministry of Coal has announced a landmark achievement in coal production and dispatch for the calendar year 2024, setting new records and reinforcing India’s progress toward energy security and self-reliance under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Provisional data reveals that coal production soared to an unprecedented 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) in 2024, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 4, 2025 In a transformative move to accelerate the growth of Indian startups and amplify their global presence, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has joined hands with Stride Ventures, a premier venture debt firm. This strategic collaboration aims to blend financial empowerment with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, JANUARY 4, 2025 Arnab Maitra has taken over as the Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon, a 750 MW power station in Assam, marking a new era of leadership and operational excellence. With over 30 years of industry experience, Maitra brings a wealth of expertise to the role, following a successful tenure as Head of Operations and ...