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Bhubaneswar, November 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move to uplift educational standards and foster a brighter future for Odisha’s youth, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has enhanced the infrastructure of 14 government schools and seven Anganwadi centers in the tribal-dominated Jamkani coal block area of Sundargarh. This initiative is set to impact over 750 students by providing ...

Bhubaneswar, November 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) marked Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 by embracing the theme “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity.” The week-long observance included an array of impactful events across all NALCO units and regional offices, aimed at fostering values of integrity, transparency, and accountability in public life. In an effort to engage young ...

Search for future stars begins in Bhubaneswar   Bhubaneswar, November 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE), in collaboration with Club Pavilion, the sports vertical of Merlin Group, has officially announced an exciting cricket talent hunt across Eastern India. This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at discovering and nurturing young cricket talent, will launch its first round of ...

Bhubaneswar, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a strong push towards industrial diversification, Odisha’s Minister of Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, emphasized the state government’s commitment to developing a robust ecosystem for textiles and crafts in Odisha. Speaking at the CII Swayam Srujani – Weaving a Sustainable Future for Odisha’s Textiles and Crafts event, organized by ...

Bhubaneswar, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In accordance with the Ministry of Mines Office Order No. 2/2/2024-Met.I dated November 1, 2024, Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, has assumed the role of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) on an interim basis, effective November 2, 2024. This temporary assignment follows the superannuation of Sridhar Patra, ...

Ranchi, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Ltd., India’s premier power utility, is making significant strides in green hydrogen production through its R&D arm, NETRA. In an ambitious move towards sustainable energy, NTPC has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art green hydrogen production plant that will utilize plasma-based oxy gasification technology to process Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and agricultural waste. ...

Bhubaneswar, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant initiative aimed at supporting the economically disadvantaged residents of its surrounding areas, GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), based in Kamalanga Village under Odapada Block, organized a community event, “Joy of Giving” or Daan Utsav, on Friday. Held at the company’s community hall, the event distributed livelihood aids to over 300 families ...

Bhubaneswar, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant achievement for Tata Power, the company recorded reduced distribution losses in its Odisha power distribution business during the first half (H1) of the current financial year (FY25). The reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, a critical measure of operational efficiency, highlights Tata Power’s successful efforts to streamline power distribution ...

Bhubaneswar, November 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, on Friday announced its achievement of first rank in Performance Improvement at the prestigious Innovation with Impact Awards for Discoms 2024, organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). TPCODL also secured the second overall rank in ...

Bhubaneswar, November 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): A Felicitation Ceremony was held on Sunday to honor twelve students from KISS who successfully passed the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination this year. Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary to the Government for ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes, SSEPD, and the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, served as the chief guest. ...