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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 25, 2025 Centurion University, in partnership with the Australian Rules Football Association of India (ARFAI), successfully hosted the 10th National Championship of Australian Rules Football and the inaugural Women’s Zonal Championship . The three-day event took place from January 24 at the University’s state-of-the-art sports complex in Bhubaneswar, marking a historic milestone for the sport in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, JANUARY 25, 2025 NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ), Lucknow, organized a one-day workshop on superannuation planning on Friday, aiming to equip employees with the knowledge and tools for a financially secure and well-planned retirement. The workshop was inaugurated by N. S. Rao, Regional Executive Director (North), NTPC, who attended the event as the Chief Guest. In his ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 24, 2025 The Odisha government has green-lit investments totaling Rs 32,736 crore in eight transformative industrial projects, marking a monumental step towards strengthening the state’s industrial sector and generating over 18,688 jobs. This approval was made during the 39th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting on Friday, a move that promises to catalyze Odisha’s industrial and economic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 24, 2025 The Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave-2025 will mark a significant step in fortifying the state’s economic and industrial landscape, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while reviewing the event preparations at Janata Maidan here on Friday. “Our efforts are in the final stages, and this event will not only enhance Odisha’s economic prospects but ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JANUARY 24, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched its second ‘VeDakshata’ skills training centre in Patrapali, Kolabira block, Jharsuguda district, Odisha. This initiative aims to empower underprivileged youth from Jharsuguda and surrounding areas through placement-linked skill development programs. The centre was inaugurated by Manas Kumar, District Employment Officer, Jharsuguda, alongside other distinguished guests ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PHULBANI, JANUARY 24, 2025 In a significant step toward empowering young girls, Kandhamal district observed National Girl Child Day with a district-level stakeholder consultation meeting held at Gandhi Smruti Bhavan, Phulbani. Organized by the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in collaboration with Humara Bachpan Trust (HBT), the event focused on eradicating child marriage and ensuring a safe, progressive ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, JANUARY 24, 2025 Jio on Friday unveiled a game-changing feature for its JioBharat device, introducing JioSoundPay, a free lifetime service aimed at transforming the lives of over 5 crore small-scale merchants across India. This industry-first initiative underscores Jio’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and driving the nation towards a truly Digital India. JioSoundPay provides instant, multilingual audio confirmations ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DAVOS (SWITZERLAND), JANUARY 24, 2025 Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of the Jindal Foundation and Chancellor of OP Jindal University, underscored the Foundation’s dedication to fostering positive social and economic transformation at the World Economic Forum  (WEF) in Davos. In her address, Jindal highlighted the Foundation’s impactful initiatives that drive sustainable growth and empower future generations, making a lasting difference ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 24, 2025 Kalinga Hospital Ltd. (KHL), a pioneer in healthcare in Odisha, has unveiled its state-of-the-art Emergency and Trauma Care Center, setting a new benchmark for critical care in the region. The facility, inaugurated by Dr. Sita Kantha Dash, Chairman of KHL, in the presence of dignitaries, medical professionals, and the public on Friday, represents a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DAVOS, JANUARY 24, 2025 The global mining sector requires an estimated investment of $1.7 trillion to enable the energy transition, according to Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and Non-Executive Director at Vedanta Limited. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she highlighted India’s pivotal role in driving the global shift toward clean energy, citing the ...