Bhubaneswar, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a testament to their unwavering commitment to Odisha’s cultural and spiritual heritage, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, played a pivotal role in this year’s annual Rath Yatra celebrations in Puri. Over nine days, Vedanta Aluminium served millions of devotees, providing free meals, Mahaprasad, and clean drinking water, ensuring that all participants could ...
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Odisha Industries Minister and Jagatsinghpur MP visit IndianOil Paradip Refinery, emphasize regional development
Paradip, July 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha’s Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and Jagatsinghpur MP Bibhu Prasad Tarai on Wednesday visited the IndianOil Paradip Refinery, where they participated in the ‘Maa Pain Gachhatie’ initiative by planting saplings. The visit underscored their commitment to advancing industrial development in Paradip, with a focus on benefiting local communities. The visit commenced with a ...
Read More »REACH roundtable on Non-Communicable Diseases: Uniting Science and Media
Bhubaneswar, July 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): REACH (Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health) convened a pivotal media roundtable titled “Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Bringing Science and Media Together” on Tuesday, gathering prominent stakeholders to confront the escalating challenge of NCDs and advocate for effective solutions. The event, held in the capital city of Odisha, aimed to elevate awareness ...
Read More »GMDC expands presence in Odisha with new coal mining agreement
Ahmedabad/Bhubaneswar, July 16, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), a prominent player in India’s mining and mineral processing sector, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful execution of a Coal Mining Development and Production Agreement with the Union Coal Ministry. The agreement pertains to the “Kudanali-Lubri” coal mine located in Odisha, solidifying GMDC’s commitment to bolstering the ...
Read More »Bahuda Yatra celebrates spiritual journey in Jindal Nagar
ANGUL, JULY 15, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): The air in Jindal Nagar and its surrounding villages was filled with a deep sense of spiritual fervor as thousands of devotees came together to celebrate the Bahuda Yatra festival at Devbhoomi. This auspicious occasion marked the return journey of the revered deities – Mahaprabhu Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Mahaprabhu Jagannath along with Lord ...
Read More »Thousands pull chariots in Lord Jagannath’s return car festival in Puri
PURI, JULY 15, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Amidst fervent chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’ and the resonant beat of cymbals, thousands of devotees joyously pulled the ornate chariots carrying the revered sibling deities – Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra – during the ‘Bahuda Yatra’ or return car festival here on Monday. Scheduled to commence at 4 pm, the chariot pulling ...
Read More »TPCODL celebrates successful Tata Sustainability Month 2024 with grand closing ceremony
BHUBANESWAR, JULY 15, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) concluded its successful participation in Tata Sustainability Month (TSM) 2024 with a grand closing ceremony. The event, attended by TPCODL CEO Arvind Singh, senior leadership, employees, and their families, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to promoting a greener future. “Tata Sustainability Month provided a valuable platform to ...
Read More »Dalmia Bharat celebrates Rath Yatra by honouring Odisha’s Rath Shilpakar
PURI, JULY 13, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL) celebrated Odisha’s rich cultural heritage with a vibrant tribute during the auspicious Rath Yatra in Puri. As part of its ‘Saluting the Expert’ initiative, DBL honored four esteemed artisans with the ‘DSP Expert Rath Shilpkar Samman’ for their exceptional craftsmanship in creating the majestic chariots that grace the streets during ...
Read More »IREDA accelerates Odisha’s renewable energy drive
BHUBANESWAR, JULY 13, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has ramped up efforts to harness Odisha’s burgeoning renewable energy potential. With the state’s current installed renewable energy capacity touching approximately 2.8 GW as of June 2024, including substantial contributions from large hydro, solar, and wind sources, Odisha stands poised ...
Read More »Tata Power invests Rs 4,245 crore in Odisha for infrastructure expansion, network upgradation
Bhubaneswar, July 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Tata Power-led power distribution companies (Discoms) have significantly bolstered Odisha’s power infrastructure, with an investment of Rs 4,245 crore in infrastructure expansion and network upgrades over the past 3-4 years, the company announced on Friday. The company operates four Discoms in joint ventures with the government of Odisha: TP Central Odisha Distribution (TPCODL), TP ...
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