NTPC receives over 700 entries for its Fly Ash contest The public sector NTPC Limited (formerly, National Thermal Power Corporation), which has invited ideas for ‘Ash Utilization’ from individuals and institutions through a contest, evoked interest from Damodar Valley Corp, Tata Power and Berger Paints too.

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FarEye to power JK Lakshmi’s Business Intelligence Leading cement manufacturer in western and eastern parts of India, JK Lakshmi has selected FarEye, the pioneer in digital logistics, to get predictive visibility, strategic insights, and better control into goods movement and improve collaboration with third-party vendors.

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Industrialist Vishnu Hari Dalmia passes away Well-known industrialist and the scion of Dalmia Bharat Group of industries, Vishnu Hari Dalmia passed away on January 16, 2019.

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Bangladesh’s Chhatak Cement announces modernisation project Bangladesh's Chhatak Cement Co Ltd has announced plans to modernise its facility and convert it from wet process to dry process.

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Birla Cement launches Perfect Plus construction chemicals MP Birla Group’s flagship company, Birla Corporation Limited, has announced the launch of wall putty and construction chemicals to supplement its premium Perfect Plus brand of cement.