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Jharsuguda, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked International Ozone Day by launching a community awareness campaign, followed by a plantation drive. This initiative reaffirms the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 (Climate Action), emphasizing the importance of protecting the ozone layer and promoting environmental sustainability. As part of ...

Bongaigaon, September 23, 2024 (TBB Bureau: The CBSE Far East Zone Chess Championship (Under-17 Mixed) 2024, held from September 20th to 22nd at Royal Global School, Guwahati, Assam, concluded with an exciting display of talent and competition. Among the 46 participating schools and 184 competitors, DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata, emerged as the overall champion in the highly competitive Under-17 category. ...

Bhubaneswar, September 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): KIIT-DU hosted a momentous event on Sunday honoring the students who represented India at the recently concluded Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Led by the university’s Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the celebration showcased the remarkable achievements of these athletes and emphasized the vital role of sports in education. Each athlete was awarded a cash prize ...

Bhubaneswar, September 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant achievement for Odisha’s sporting community, Pratyasa Ray has been honored with the prestigious 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024. The decision was made unanimously by the Ekalabya Puraskar Committee, comprising distinguished jury members from various sectors, during a meeting held today. Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming with an impressive track ...

Bhubaneswar, September 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  “While corporates have often been seen as violators, they are now viewed as protectors of the inalienable human rights,” stated Justice Satrughana Pujahari, Chairperson of the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC), at the State Level Conference on Human Rights held on Saturday at the Club House, Aditya Aluminium in Lapanga, Sambalpur. Echoing this sentiment, ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant step towards sustainability, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has unveiled a mass awareness campaign aimed at promoting solar rooftop solutions throughout Central Odisha. This initiative leverages the region’s abundant solar resources and supports the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). The campaign was inaugurated at TPCODL’s Management Development Centre ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The City University of New York (CUNY) has announced the establishment of a research institute named after Dr. Achyuta Samanta. This new initiative will provide the U.S. students with the opportunity to explore Odisha’s rich art and heritage, as well as Dr. Samanta’s contributions to the socio-economic development of indigenous communities and his achievements in education. The center will be known as ‘The Achyuta Samanta India Initiative of The CUNY CREST Institute (ASIICCI) ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The City University of New York (CUNY) has announced the establishment of a research institute named after Dr. Achyuta Samanta. This new initiative will provide the U.S. students with the opportunity to explore Odisha’s rich art and heritage, as well as Dr. Samanta’s contributions to the socio-economic development of indigenous communities and his achievements ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Tata Steel on Friday inaugurated India’s largest blast furnace at its Kalinganagar facility in Odisha, a key milestone in its Phase II expansion. With an investment of Rs 27,000 crore, this expansion will boost production capacity from 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 8 MTPA. With this expansion, Odisha has solidified its status ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant stride toward India’s green energy revolution, Paradip Port is positioning itself as a national hub for green hydrogen and ammonia production. Plans for a dedicated berth, aligned with India’s sustainable energy goals, were unveiled by Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairman, PL Haranadh, during the “Stakeholders’ Meet and Award Nite-2024” held here ...