The Business Bytes

PARADIP, JUNE 2, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):  The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the current fiscal year, surpassing the 25 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) mark in cargo throughput. Following a memorable last fiscal year, PPA has commenced the FY2024-25 on a high note, with the total cargo volume reaching 25.44 MMT as of June 1, 2024, ...

New Delhi, June 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In the heartlands of rural India, where whispers still echo louder than voices, Vedanta Aluminium has launched a revolution. As the nation observes Menstrual Hygiene Week, Vedanta Aluminium, a beacon of industry, is not content with just production figures. Instead, it has embarked on a mission to rewrite the narrative surrounding menstruation, hygiene, ...

Bhubaneswar, June 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of smelter-grade alumina and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, has launched ‘Sangam: Jeevan, Prakruti Aur Sanskriti Ka Ek Milan’, an initiative aimed at supporting rural farmers by developing climate-resilient livelihoods. Integrating sustainable agricultural practices, technological interventions, and natural resource management, Project Sangam is set to benefit over 500 ...

Keonjhar/Joda, May 31, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Namrata Behera, a standout student from Vishwa Vinayak Degree College, has achieved the highest honours in BSc Computer Science at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. This remarkable achievement has brought immense pride to her hometown in Keonjhar District. Namrata, the daughter of Bijayananda and Geetanjali Behera from Dalanga village under Khireitangiri Gram Panchayat ...

Bhubaneswar, May 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a remarkable display of community service and empathy, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL)orchestrated a series of blood donation camps across its operational areas under the Mission Jeevan initiative. Despite the relentless heat, volunteers turned up in abundance, underscoring the success of each event and the collective dedication to the noble cause ...

Mumbai, May 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a strategic move towards fostering sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, Blue Dart, South Asia’s leading courier and integrated express package distribution company, unveiled an expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet. The fleet now boasts over 480 e-vehicles (2, 3 & 4 wheelers combined). This initiative underscores Blue Dart’s commitment to environmental ...

Rayagada, May 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Aditya Birla Group’s Utkal Alumina International Ltd (UAIL), in collaboration with NABARD, has been making significant strides in transforming the lives of rural tribal households in Rayagada through Project Wadi. Launched in 2019, this initiative aims to double farmers’ income by improving the quality of life sustainably within three to six years. The project ...

NEW DELHI, MAY 28, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a significant move aimed at empowering individuals and fostering sustainable economic growth, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have forged a strategic partnership. The collaboration, announced today, is poised to advance skill development and lifelong learning not ...

KENDRAPARA, MAY 28, 2024 (TBB BUREAU) : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), a leading steel manufacturer, continues to champion skill development through its “Daksh” initiative, aimed at uplifting local communities. In collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation, the company established a Digital Skill Centre in Kendrapara to impart essential skill development training to underprivileged youth in the region. ...

BURLA, MAY 28, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): As a relentless heatwave continues to sweep through western Odisha, TPWODL has committed to providing uninterrupted electricity across its service area. In response to soaring temperatures, the company has implemented proactive measures to prevent potential disruptions and ensure that consumers stay connected to the grid. To address maintenance challenges during the hot summer, TPWODL ...