Bhubaneswar, November 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Odisha continues to set benchmarks in disaster management with its pioneering early warning systems, said Suresh Pujari, Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, at the inaugural session of a convening jointly organised by Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India. Speaking at the event titled “Early Warning to Early Action – A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholder ...

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 ...

Bhubaneswar, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartfelt gesture, the KISS Foundation has stepped forward to support two young children from Mandipanka village in Daringbadi block, Kandhamal district, who tragically lost their mother, Rumita Pattamajhi, after she reportedly consumed mango kernel. Left without a mother, her two children — a two-and-a-half-year-old son and a six-month-old daughter — now face ...

Jharsuguda, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a bid to foster environmental consciousness and sustainable hygiene practices, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, recently conducted a community-oriented training session on “Zero Menstrual Waste” in Jharsuguda. The program, led by Malini Parmar, co-founder of the waste management social enterprise Stonesoup, aimed to equip participants with the knowledge to reduce menstrual waste ...

Angul, November 13, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a powerful demonstration of inclusion and empowerment, Jindal Asha’s Angul unit, a key initiative of the Jindal Foundation, hosted a two-day orientation and screening event for Special Olympics sports. Held in collaboration with Special Olympics Bharat, Odisha, the event took place on 11th and 12th November 2024, offering Divyang (differently-abled) children an enriching ...

Bhubaneswar, November 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant stride toward global education and skill enhancement, Centurion University of Odisha has entered into a transformative partnership with Zimbabwe’s Department of Public and National Skill Development (PaNSD). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 11, 2024, with the primary goal of providing advanced, skill-based training to Zimbabwean students and ...

Jharsuguda, November 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant health initiative, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, observed Global Handwashing Day 2024 by launching an extensive awareness campaign across 28 villages in Jharsuguda. With the theme “Why are clean hands still important?” the campaign aimed to enhance health and hygiene practices within local communities, promoting handwashing as a vital tool ...

Ranchi, November 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): NTPC Swayamsiddha Ladies Club (SSLC), affiliated with NTPC Mining Limited in Ranchi, has made a heartfelt contribution to the welfare of children at the Adim Jati Seva Mandal orphanage. In a noble initiative, the Club donated essential infrastructure items, including iron racks for storing groceries and snacks, aimed at enhancing the living conditions of ...

Bhubaneswar, November 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move to uplift educational standards and foster a brighter future for Odisha’s youth, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has enhanced the infrastructure of 14 government schools and seven Anganwadi centers in the tribal-dominated Jamkani coal block area of Sundargarh. This initiative is set to impact over 750 students by providing ...

Bhubaneswar, November 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant initiative aimed at supporting the economically disadvantaged residents of its surrounding areas, GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), based in Kamalanga Village under Odapada Block, organized a community event, “Joy of Giving” or Daan Utsav, on Friday. Held at the company’s community hall, the event distributed livelihood aids to over 300 families ...