Bongaigaon, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Bongaigaon marked Vishwakarma Puja with vibrant celebrations across its facilities, honouring Lord Vishwakarma, the Hindu deity of engineering and craftsmanship. The event saw active participation from senior management including Debabrata Kar, General Manager (O&M), and A. Biswas, General Manager (Operation), alongside employees and members of the Ladies Club. The celebration included traditional rituals ...

Rourkela, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Balmer Lawrie to secure three dedicated BFNS 22.9 rakes on a lease-and-operate basis for steel transport over distances exceeding 1,000 kilometres. This agreement expands RSP’s fleet to nine BFNS 22.9 LSFTO rakes, which will account for approximately 30 percent of ...

New Delhi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant development for India’s maritime sector, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced the appointment of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker as its new Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today. Manu Bhaker, who has made history as the only Indian to win two individual ...

Angul, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) celebrated the sacred occasion of Lord Vishwakarma Puja at its Angul Plant with profound devotion and active participation from the workforce and local community. Leading the celebration, Angul Location Head Pankaj Malhan, accompanied by his wife Seema Malhan; Executive Director Damodar Mittal, along with his wife Anita Mittal; and ...

Ranchi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering India’s energy infrastructure, the Government of India has granted approval for the establishment of Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd. (ASHVINI), a joint venture between Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and NTPC Ltd. This strategic partnership will empower ASHVINI to build, own, and operate nuclear power plants ...

New Delhi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Wholesale inflation reached a four-month low of 1.31% in August, driven by falling prices of vegetables and fuel, despite significant increases in onion and potato prices, according to data released on Tuesday. This marks the second consecutive month of declining wholesale price index (WPI) inflation, following a peak of 3.43% in May. In ...

Ranchi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters is launching its Swachhta Pakhwada 2024, running from September 17 to October 2, as part of a nationwide initiative by the Indian government to promote cleanliness and sanitation across various sectors. The event commenced on Tuesday with the administration of the Swachhta Pledge by Animesh Jain, Regional Executive Director (Coal ...

Paradip, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has kicked off its observance of “Swachhta Hi Seva” with a Swachhata Pledge administered by DN Sondhi, FA & CAO, PPA. The pledge was taken by Heads of Departments (HoDs) and Deputy HoDs at the PPA Administrative Building. The Environment Cell of Paradip Port also launched a plantation drive ...

New Delhi, 17 September 2024 (TBB Bureau): NMDC Ltd., India’s largest iron ore producer and a Navratna public sector enterprise, has unveiled a substantial ₹2,200 crore capital expenditure plan for FY25. This investment is set to fund the construction of a new slurry pipeline and processing plants, with the goal of ramping up the company’s production capacity to 100 million ...

Bhadrak, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), a leading name in the production of High Carbon Ferro Chrome and Charge Chrome, has made a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts. On the occasion of Lord Viswakarma Puja, FACOR launched a new electric vehicle (EV) designated for its Quick Response Team (QRT) at its Bhadrak facility. This ...