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Annual Science Exhibition showcases creativity and talent at Dalmia Vidya Mandir

Rajgangpur, November 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Annual Science Exhibition at Dalmia Vidya Mandir (DVM), Rajgangpur, turned into a grand celebration of innovation and creativity as students from Classes I to XII showcased an array of captivating projects. The event, held on the school premises, demonstrated the students’ prowess in science, social science, literature, art, and even culinary skills through ...

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Anil Agarwal Foundation partners with Odisha Govt to transform 500 Anganwadi Centers into modern ‘Nand Ghars’ in Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda, November 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): On the occasion of Children’s Day on Thursday, the Anil Agarwal Foundation, Vedanta Group’s philanthropic arm, took a monumental step in community development by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) to revamp 500 Anganwadi centers in Jharsuguda district into state-of-the-art ‘Nand Ghars’  – modernized Anganwadi centres that ...

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Historic and cultural significance of Paradip Port needs exploration: Chief Minister Majhi

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 ...

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Vedanta Aluminium’s sports initiative sends Odisha’s young archers to national stage

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 ...

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For aviation, sky is not the limit but just a beginning

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 ...

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Shipping Ministry takes precautionary measures in response to Cyclone ‘Dana’, Paradip Port prepares for severe cyclonic storm

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 ...

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5th National Water Award: Odisha recognized as ‘Best State for Water Resources Conservation’

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 ...

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Two new lighthouses to boost Odisha tourism: Union Minister Sonowal

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 ...

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Paradip Port shatters records, hits 75.17 MMT cargo milestone ahead of schedule

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 ...

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KIIT, KISS & Jhpiego launch ‘THRIVE’ to enhance tribal health & youth empowerment

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 ...

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