THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KOLKATA, JANUARY 4, 2025 In a significant stride towards bolstering regional connectivity, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, laid the foundation stone for a Single Lane RCC road bridge in Swarupnagar today. The bridge, designed to ensure safer transit for commuters while facilitating unhindered river navigation, marks a pivotal development in the region’s ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 4, 2025 The Ministry of Coal has announced a landmark achievement in coal production and dispatch for the calendar year 2024, setting new records and reinforcing India’s progress toward energy security and self-reliance under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Provisional data reveals that coal production soared to an unprecedented 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) in 2024, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 4, 2025 In a transformative move to accelerate the growth of Indian startups and amplify their global presence, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has joined hands with Stride Ventures, a premier venture debt firm. This strategic collaboration aims to blend financial empowerment with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, JANUARY 4, 2025 Arnab Maitra has taken over as the Business Unit Head of NTPC Bongaigaon, a 750 MW power station in Assam, marking a new era of leadership and operational excellence. With over 30 years of industry experience, Maitra brings a wealth of expertise to the role, following a successful tenure as Head of Operations and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 3, 2025 Odisha is gearing up to captivate the world at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention with an extraordinary pavilion that celebrates its rich heritage, cultural diversity, and industrial achievements. Themed “Glorious Odisha: From Ancient to Modern,” this 400-square-metre masterpiece at Janata Maidan will transport visitors through the state’s vibrant history and forward-looking progress. Designed to ...

THEBUSINESSYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 3, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has earned global recognition for its commitment to sustainability by securing the second position in the prestigious S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the aluminium sector. This remarkable achievement is underpinned by an impressive overall score of 77, reflecting the company’s leadership in Environmental, Social, and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, JANUARY 3, 2025 The 20th Paradip Marathon 2025, organized by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of Paradip Port Authority (PPA), concluded with resounding success on Friday, marking a fitting tribute to the 64th Port Foundation Day. Odisha Police athletes Ashok Dandsena and Susmita Tigga stole the show with their stellar performances in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 2, 2025 Tapas Kumar Pattanayak has assumed the role of Director (Human Resources) at Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). Before taking up this prestigious position, he served as Executive Director (HR) at the Refineries Division Head Office of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd in Delhi. With an illustrious career spanning over 33 years, Pattanayak brings ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 2, 2025 The coal sector has emerged as a standout performer among the eight core industries, achieving an impressive 7.5% growth in November 2024. According to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the coal index rose to 199.6 points in November 2024, up from 185.7 points ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 2, 2025 India’s coal sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, with captive and commercial coal mines recording an unprecedented 34.2% increase in production during April-December 2024. The total output surged to 131.05 million tonnes (MT), up from 97.665 MT during the same period in 2023, according to the Ministry of Coal. December 2024 marked a ...