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The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Odisha wins NTPC Em-Power Cricket Series for visually impaired girls in Visakhapatnam
Odisha emerged victorious in the NTPC Em-Power Cricket Series for visually impaired girls, defeating Andhra Pradesh, in the final match. Cricket Association for the Blind in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala organised the event, which was sponsored by NTPC Simhadri, said secretary -Ajay Kumar Reddy. Odisha won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 109 runs in 15 overs with the loss of 6 wickets. Phula Saran top-scored with 39 runs off 39 balls, while Rachana Jena contributed 14 runs off 12 balls. N Sujata, S Mikka, and Ravani each took 1 wicket for Andhra Pradesh. In response, Andhra Pradesh fell short of the target, scoring 80 runs for 10 wickets in 15 overs. P Prema Kumari scored 42 runs off 43 balls. Odisha won the match by 29 runs, with Basanthi Hamsanda playing a crucial role. The tournament featured four teams: Kerala, Delhi, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. During the final match, GVMC deputy Mayor D. Govind Reddy participated in the closing ceremony on Wednesday. The NTPC Simhadri head Sameer Sharma distributed trophies to the winning and runner-up teams.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
NTPC Simhadri bags gold and silver at Tusker Awards 2025
Visakhapatnam: NTPC Simhadri has been conferred with gold in excellence in OOH Advertising and silver for Excellence in CSR at the prestigious Tusker Awards 2025. Organised by the ICTEP Council in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the event was graced by Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, who delivered an inspiring keynote address. The recognition reaffirms NTPC Simhadri's commitment towards sustainable practices, meaningful CSR initiatives, and innovative outreach, aligned with its larger vision of nation-building through responsible energy leadership. Following the award presentation, a panel discussion titled 'business leadership in the AI era' was held, featuring industry leaders sharing insights into innovation and leadership in the evolving digital landscape.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NTPC Simhadri wins gold in OOH Advertising and silver in CSR at Tusker Awards 2025
NTPC Simhadri was conferred with `Gold in Excellence' in OOH Advertising and Silver for Excellence in CSR at the Tusker awards 2025, organised by the ICTEP Council in Trivandrum. The event was graced by Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, who delivered a keynote address, and G.R. Anil, Kerala Minister for Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Legal Metrology, according to a release here on Sunday.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Empowering girls studying in govt schools through ‘GEM-2025'
Visakhapatnam: Reaffirming its commitment towards empowering young girls with holistic education, NTPC Simhadri inaugurated the 'Girl Empowerment Mission-2025' (GEM) at Sakuntalam on Friday. The four-week residential workshop, a flagship CSR initiative of the NTPC Limited, aims to benefit 120 girl students, who have completed Class V from government schools in the surrounding areas. The initiative was launched by Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha. Attending the event as chief guest, the Home Minister opined that if women get empowered, the country's power too increases. Exhorting women to excel in the chosen fields, Anitha emphasised that education is an effective tool to empower girls and commended the organisation for the initiative it took. 'Unlike earlier, students studying in government schools are outshining in their studies,' she mentioned. TDP district president Gandi Babji, Pendurthi MLA Panchakarla Ramesh Babu, among others, unveiled the Telugu version of the GEM comic book aimed at inspiring young minds through stories of courage and leadership. The GEM programme focuses on the all-round development of participants through academic sessions in English, Telugu, mathematics and environmental science, alongside extracurricular modules in arts, sports, music, computer literacy, and civil defence. Executive Director (HOP-Simhadri) Sameer Sharma stated that the initiative's rooted in the belief that educated and empowered girls play a crucial role in uplifting families and contributing to society in its advancement. Further, he emphasised the long-term impact of the GEM initiative and appreciated the parents for supporting their daughters' participation in the programme.
