Paradip, November 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi on Friday emphasized the need to explore the rich historical, spiritual, and mythological aspects of Paradip Port, which has emerged as a leading industrial hub today. While Paradip Port is recognized as one of the top ports globally, the Chief Minister underlined that an in-depth investigation into its ...

Bhubaneswar, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is celebrating the remarkable achievement of seven young archers—five of them girls—from its grassroots sports initiative, who have qualified for the prestigious 68th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Championship. The championship, hosted by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, provides a national platform for young athletes to ...

Bhubaneswar, November 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Girls in Aviation Day 2024, celebrated at Rama Devi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar, inspired young women to envision a future in aviation. This impactful event, organized by the Odisha Commerce and Transport Department in partnership with Women in Aviation India (WAI), was themed “Empowering Dreams to Soar.” It showcased the state’s commitment to ...

New Delhi, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In anticipation of the severe Cyclone ‘Dana’, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has implemented an extensive safety protocol to protect port infrastructure, vessels, and personnel. The Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, chaired a high-level review meeting to evaluate the preparedness of the Ministry, the Directorate ...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, October 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha has been honoured with the prestigious, securing the top rank in the Best State category for its outstanding efforts in water resources conservation and management. The award was presented by President Draupadi Murmu during a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg ...

Puri, October 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move to boost coastal tourism in Odisha, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced the establishment of two new lighthouses at Chaumukha in Balasore district and Dhamra in Bhadrak. The announcement was made on Sunday during the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival, held in Puri. At present, Odisha boasts ...

Paradip, October 7, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a remarkable achievement that underscores its relentless dedication and operational excellence, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has broken new ground in cargo handling. As of October 6, 2024, the port has handled an impressive 75.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the current fiscal year, achieving this milestone 12 days ahead of the ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), and Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, today expanded their partnership by launching a new initiative called Tribal Health Research Innovation & Vocational Empowerment (THRIVE). A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of KIIT and ...

Bhubaneswar, October 3, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday expressed optimism about attracting foreign investments after a productive meeting with ambassadors and representatives from 34 countries in New Delhi. The discussions, which focused on the state’s investment potential, emphasized sectors such as semiconductors, petrochemicals, information technology, green energy, electronics, and food processing. After the meeting, ...

Paralakhemundi, September 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), in collaboration with the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter, successfully concluded the two-day International Conference on “Viksit Bharat: Innovative Business, Agriculture, Technology, and Resource Management for Sustainable Growth” on Friday. The event attracted over 200 participants, including global experts, researchers, and policymakers from more ...