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Puri, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  More than 15 lakh devotees gathered on Wednesday to witness the magnificent “Suna Besha” ritual of Lord Jagannath in front of the iconic Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. During this ritual, the deities Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra were adorned with elaborate gold ornaments embedded with precious stones, marking a centuries-old tradition. ...

Delhi, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  Camposol, Peru’s largest blueberry producer, has announced a strategic partnership with Walmart-backed Ninjacart, India’s leading agri-startup, to introduce high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. This collaboration leverages Ninjacart’s technology-driven platform to transform the blueberry market in India. The partnership aims to revolutionize the supply chain of blueberries by using Ninjacart’s digital marketplace, tech-enabled solutions, and ...

Bhubaneswar, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a testament to their unwavering commitment to Odisha’s cultural and spiritual heritage, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, played a pivotal role in this year’s annual Rath Yatra celebrations in Puri. Over nine days, Vedanta Aluminium served millions of devotees, providing free meals, Mahaprasad, and clean drinking water, ensuring that all participants could ...

New Delhi, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant leadership transition, Arvind Kumar has taken charge as the Director (Refineries) at IndianOil, bringing with him a vast reservoir of experience and strategic insight from his previous role as the Managing Director of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a key entity within the IndianOil group and a Government of India ...

Paradip, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha’s Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and Jagatsinghpur MP Bibhu Prasad Tarai on Wednesday visited the IndianOil Paradip Refinery, where they participated in the ‘Maa Pain Gachhatie’ initiative by planting saplings. The visit underscored their commitment to advancing industrial development in Paradip, with a focus on benefiting local communities. The visit commenced with a ...

New Delhi, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (IRGMA) has launched a vigorous campaign to enhance safety standards in the healthcare sector by advocating for a ban on non-compliant imported gloves. In a series of communications to key authorities including the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, IRGMA has highlighted significant concerns regarding the ...

Kolkata, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Bandhan Bank has unveiled its latest payment innovation with the introduction of the Bharat QR Code for its Current and Savings account customers. This cutting-edge solution is set to simplify transactions for self-employed individuals across various merchant outlets. Notably, every payment made triggers an instant notification through a compact speaker. This technology allows customers ...

MUMBAI, JULY 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power, a leading integrated power company in India, is set to invest Rs 20,000 crore in capital expenditure (capex) for the fiscal year 2025, announced Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Tuesday. This significant investment aims to advance the company’s renewable energy portfolio and enhance its transmission and distribution operations, as stated during the company’s ...

Bhubaneswar, July 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): REACH (Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health) convened a pivotal media roundtable titled “Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Bringing Science and Media Together” on Tuesday, gathering prominent stakeholders to confront the escalating challenge of NCDs and advocate for effective solutions. The event, held in the capital city of Odisha, aimed to elevate awareness ...

PARADIP, JULY 16, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In Paradip, a port city steeped in tradition, the Bahuda Yatra (return journey) of the Trinity – Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, and Goddess Subhadra – unfolded with profound religious fervour on Monday. PL Haranadh, Chairman of the Paradip Port Authority, performed the revered ‘Chhera Pahanra’ ritual, sanctifying and adorning Lord Jagannath’s majestic chariot. The ...