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GKEL spreads ‘Joy of Giving’ to over 300 families, uplifting local communities through livelihood support

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 ...

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Vantara to welcome three African elephants from Tunisia for a new life of care and compassion

Jamnagar, November 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Three African forest elephants—two females and one male, aged between 28 and 29—are preparing to embark on a journey from Tunisia to India, where they will find a new home at Vantara Wildlife Rescue Center in Jamnagar. Vantara, one of the world’s most respected wildlife rescue facilities, founded by Anant Mukesh Ambani, has been ...

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FACOR activates comprehensive preparedness for Cyclone ‘Dana’

Bhadrak, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): As Cyclone ‘Dana’ approaches the Odisha coast, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) has rolled out an extensive preparedness plan to safeguard the community and livestock in and around its facilities. This proactive initiative aims to mitigate the effects of the impending cyclone, reflecting FACOR’s commitment to both community well-being and animal welfare. One of ...

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Swayamsidha Ladies Club brings hope to needy women through clothes donation drive

Ranchi, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartfelt display of compassion and community spirit, the Swayamsidha Ladies Club of NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi, has taken a significant step towards empowering underprivileged women. With the mission of giving back to society, the Club partnered with Srijan Handicrafts to distribute clothes to women in need. Srijan Handicrafts, founded by Shobha ...

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Vedanta’s “Swarna Prasan” immunization drive to benefit 30,000 school children across Kalahandi, Koraput, and Rayagada

Bhubaneswar, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a bid to strengthen community health and create lasting benefits for children and their families, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched an expanded immunization drive in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH. This extended initiative aims to scale up the ‘Swarna Prasan’ immunization programme across the districts of Kalahandi, Koraput, and ...

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Jindal Foundation celebrates Seva Divas nationwide on chairperson Shallu Jindal’s birthday

Bhubaneswar, October 21, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a powerful display of community service and compassion, the Jindal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jindal Steel & Power, marked Seva Divas across the country to celebrate the birthday of its Chairperson, Shallu Jindal—an acclaimed philanthropist, social leader, and renowned Kuchipudi danseuse. Seva Divas, observed on this special occasion, reflected the Foundation’s unwavering ...

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Vedanta Aluminium supports Suravi Children’s Fest in Sundargarh, nurturing rural talents

Sundargarh, October 15, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, played a key role in fostering the latent talents of rural students by supporting the “Suravi Children’s Festival,” a state-level platform aimed at nurturing young minds from local communities. The festival, held at Girisma Upper Primary School, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing 186 schools across 18 gram ...

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Utkal Alumina’s Project URMI pioneers health and empowerment for adolescents, mothers, and children

Bhubaneswar, October 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Utkal Alumina International Ltd. (UAIL), an Aditya Birla Group company, has launched an ambitious initiative, Project URMI, aimed at transforming healthcare access and outcomes for thousands of residents in the Kashipur Block of Rayagada district and the Thuamul Rampur Block in Kalahandi districk of Odisha. Over the next three years, the project is set ...

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Dalmia Cement felicitates specially-abled cricket sensation from Rajgangpur

Rajgangpur, October 5, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartwarming celebration of resilience and achievement, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. (DCBL), one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, honoured Abhishek Shukla, a cricketing sensation and an inspiring employee of Dalmia Cement, for his incredible journey and achievements. Abhishek, who was born with an amputated left hand, has defied all odds to not only ...

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Environment Ministry introduces Ecomark Rules to promote sustainable consumption

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Friday officially notified the Ecomark Rules as part of the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021. This new framework, established on September 26, 2024, replaces the Ecomark scheme introduced in 1991, signifying a modern ...

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