THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 A major electricity meter tampering racket has been uncovered in Cuttack district, following a decisive action by TPCODL in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. The prime suspect behind the illegal operation was arrested by Athagarh Police on February 2, 2025, and is currently in police custody. Authorities recovered a specialized toolkit used for tampering ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 The Jindal Foundation celebrated National Girl Child Day with a series of impactful events aimed at promoting gender equality, recognizing the contributions of girls to society, and empowering them to overcome societal challenges. The week-long celebrations were organized in collaboration with the Zilla Swasthya Samiti, District Child Protection Unit, and ICDS. As part of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 The 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, commenced its four-day visit to Odisha, delving into the state’s rich tribal heritage and world-class sports infrastructure. The delegation, comprising esteemed members, arrived in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday and began its tour with visits to the Odisha State Tribal Museum and Kalinga Stadium. At the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 In a groundbreaking move to enhance urban mobility, Odisha has launched Odisha Yatri — a cutting-edge mobility app that prioritizes safety, fairness, and driver empowerment. The app is redefining the way people travel across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, quickly emerging as the preferred choice for thousands of commuters seeking a reliable and secure transportation solution. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Gayatri Vasudeva Yadav as its new Group Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives in the office of the chairman. The appointment was announced by Isha Ambani, Director on the Board of Reliance and daughter of Chairman Mukesh Ambani. Yadav joins ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 KIIT-TBI, in collaboration with KIIT-DU and with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC), hosted the ‘BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Pre-Consultation’ on Tuesday. The event served as a dynamic platform for distinguished speakers and aspiring entrepreneurs to deliberate on the pivotal role of youth in driving economic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 Welspun New Energy has entered into a significant agreement with the Odisha government to invest Rs 13,500 crore in the development of two large-scale clean energy projects in the state. This landmark investment aims to bolster Odisha’s renewable energy capacity and contribute to India’s ambitious green energy goals. Under the agreement, Welspun New Energy ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) has been honoured with the prestigious Platinum Award for CSR Excellence at the Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards 2025. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the award in recognition of JSP’s exceptional contributions to community development through the Jindal Foundation. The award underscores JSP’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in collaboration with the District Education Office, Jharsuguda, successfully conducted ‘UNMESA 3.0’, a three-day residential orientation camp designed to foster academic excellence among top-performing 10th standard students from government and government-aided schools in the district. Held at K.G. Girls’ High School, Samasingha, the program focused on board ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BIJAHAN, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 In a significant step towards improving healthcare access in Sundargarh district, Mahanadi Mines and Minerals Private Limited (MMMPL) has launched a free ambulance service for residents of Bijahan, Bhograkachar, Girisima, and Jharpalam villages in Hemgir Block. The initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to provide crucial emergency transportation, ensuring ...