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Bongaigaon, October 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  NTPC Bongaigaon joined the nation in marking Vigilance Awareness Week from October 28 to November 3, 2024, under the theme “Culture of Integrity for Nature’s Prosperity.” The observance commenced with a solemn oath-taking ceremony, led by Akhilesh Singh, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, with Ananta Samanta, Head of Vigilance, in attendance alongside departmental heads, ...

New Delhi, October 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As India gears up for the Budget 2025, the Aluminium Association of India (AAI), representing top aluminium producers nationwide, has formally submitted its pre-budget recommendations to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce. The AAI underscored the metal’s pivotal role in India’s growth ambitions, aligning ...

Bhubaneswar, October 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has taken a significant step in workforce empowerment through its flagship skill development initiative, Project Sakshyam. Under this program, Vedanta has facilitated advanced industrial training for ITI graduates from Jharsuguda and surrounding areas at the prestigious World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar. The year-long, residential Project Sakshyam program ...

New Delhi, October 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 4,303.5 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, reflecting a remarkable growth of 145 per cent from Rs 1,756 crore in the same quarter last year. This significant increase is attributed to a substantial reduction in new provisions and ...

Paradip, October 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In alignment with the Central Vigilance Commission’s directives, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week on October 28, set to continue through November 3, 2024. This year’s theme, “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity,” reflects the organization’s commitment to upholding ethical standards and fostering transparency within its operations. The observance began with ...

New Delhi, October 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a bid to reinforce the scientific credibility of Ayurveda, AIMIL Healthcare & Research Centre organized Ayumanthan 3.0 at the Sri Sathya Sai Auditorium in New Delhi to mark the 9th National Ayurveda Day. Renowned Ayurveda practitioners and scholars gathered to discuss the ancient medicinal system’s modern applications and its potential for addressing ...

New Delhi, October 25, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released draft guidelines aimed at reshaping the regulatory framework governing the lending activities of banks and their group entities. If implemented in their entirety, these guidelines could prompt a significant reorganization within bank groups, compelling a single entity to oversee each permissible line of business. Despite ...

New Delhi, October 25, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), India’s national leader in test preparatory services, has announced the launch of a focused Crash Course for JEE Main 2025. This specialized course targets students appearing for both phases of the JEE Main 2025 exam, offering a rigorous, structured approach to help them succeed in one of the ...

Basel, Switzerland, October 25, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In an impressive testament to its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Syngenta Group has been named the world’s leading agricultural employer in the 2024 Science Careers Top Employers Survey. This recognition, marking the eighth consecutive year that Syngenta has ranked among the global top five and led the agriculture sector, highlights the company’s ...

New Delhi, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move for the Indian judiciary, the Central Government has officially appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). This decision was confirmed through a notification from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, which stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article ...