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 ...

Bhawanipatna, September 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a sustained effort to enhance community health and well-being, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush on the “Swarna Prasan” initiative. This partnership aims to benefit 500 students from Manikeshwari High School and Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Bhawanipatna. Supported by the Government of Odisha, the Secretary ...

Bhubaneswar, September 22, 2024 (TBB Bureau): KIIT-DU hosted a momentous event on Sunday honoring the students who represented India at the recently concluded Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Led by the university’s Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the celebration showcased the remarkable achievements of these athletes and emphasized the vital role of sports in education. Each athlete was awarded a cash prize ...

Bhubaneswar, September 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The City University of New York (CUNY) has announced the establishment of a research institute named after Dr. Achyuta Samanta. This new initiative will provide the U.S. students with the opportunity to explore Odisha’s rich art and heritage, as well as Dr. Samanta’s contributions to the socio-economic development of indigenous communities and his achievements in education. The center will be known as ‘The Achyuta Samanta India Initiative of The CUNY CREST Institute (ASIICCI) ...

Bhubaneswar, September 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing emergency medical care in Bhubaneswar, RED.Health has entered into a strategic partnership with Utkal Hospital. The collaboration will see the deployment of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances equipped with cutting-edge technology to enhance emergency response times and improve patient care in the city and surrounding areas. At ...