By ISHWAR CHANDRA NAIK For decades, Kalahandi district in Odisha has been known for its traditional handicrafts, rich biodiversity, and abundant water resources essential for irrigation. A lesser-known fact about the region is its wealth of natural resources — especially bauxite, which exists in abundance. Yet, for many years, Kalahandi stood as a stark symbol of rural deprivation ...
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Indian Steel Association President Naveen Jindal welcomes 12pc safeguard duty on steel imports as a milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 22, 2025 “We are grateful for the government’s decisive move to impose a 12% safeguard duty on flat steel products, much needed to stop imports arriving at predatory prices. This support will help investors to focus with renewed vigour for a capacity build-up towards 300 million tons by 2030 for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat and will ...
Read More »NTPC Bongaigaon commemorates World Earth Day with inspiring green initiative
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, APRIL 22, 2025 Reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, NTPC Bongaigaon marked World Earth Day with a meaningful plantation drive, organized by its Environment Management Group (EMG) Department. The initiative served as a tribute to the planet’s natural heritage and a step forward in fostering ecological harmony. The event commenced with a ceremonial planting of ...
Read More »Aditya Aluminium sparks a STEM revolution in Sambalpur schools with Mini Science Centres
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 22, 2025 In a remarkable stride towards transforming education in Odisha, Aditya Aluminium, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has launched Mini Science Centres across five schools in Sambalpur district, igniting a new era of STEM learning for nearly 700 students. Driven by a vision to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects ...
Read More »India imposes 12pc safeguard duty on steel imports to protect domestic industry
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 21, 2025 In a bid to shield domestic steel producers from the surge of imports, the Indian government has imposed a provisional safeguard duty of 12 per cent on five key steel product categories for a period of 200 days. The move aims to safeguard the interests of local players against the rising influx of ...
Read More »JSW sets stage to woo Japanese, Korean giants to Salboni industrial hub amid global manufacturing shift
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU SALBONI (WEST BENGAL), APRIL 21, 2025 In a strategic move to reposition West Bengal on the global manufacturing map, the JSW Group has unveiled plans to attract Japanese and Korean companies to its proposed 2,000-acre industrial park in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur. The announcement was made by JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for both ...
Read More »AI is a co-pilot not an autopilot, says Rohit Dubey at National PR Day 2025
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 21, 2025 “AI in PR is an augmenter, not a replacer. It’s a productivity booster, a creative partner — a co-pilot, not an autopilot,” said Rohit Dubey, Vice President and Head – Corporate Communications, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., while addressing a distinguished audience at the National Public Relations Day 2025 celebrations, jointly organised by the Public ...
Read More »“Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility,” says PPA Deputy Chairman as Fire Safety Awareness Week concludes
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, APRIL 21, 2025 “Fire safety is not just the responsibility of the fire department; it requires the active participation of every individual. The knowledge and preparedness gained during this week will undoubtedly contribute to making Paradip a safer place for everyone,” said Nilabhra Dasgupta, Deputy Chairman of the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), at the valedictory ceremony of ...
Read More »Driven by mobile growth, India’s broadband subscriber base hits 945 million in January
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 21, 2025 India’s broadband subscriber base reached a new milestone of 945.16 million in January 2025, marking a modest monthly increase of 0.04%, according to government data released on Monday. The growth, primarily driven by mobile broadband, continues to showcase the expanding reach of digital connectivity across the nation. The slight uptick, from 944.96 million ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium’s ‘Matri Van’ blooms in Odisha, powering a greener tomorrow this Earth Day
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 21, 2025 As the world gathers to observe Earth Day 2025 on April 22, this year’s theme — ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ — resonates as a timely call to action. It reminds us that the responsibility of protecting and nurturing our planet rests squarely on our collective shoulders. Amidst Odisha’s rapidly evolving industrial ecosystem, Vedanta Aluminium ...
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