(DP) The NTPC Talcher Kaniha has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the MCL to lift coal from Bhubaneswari OCP through the road-cum-railway (RCR) mode. The MoU was signed on Saturday in the presence NTPC Talcher Kaniha CGM Sudip Nag, GM (FM) KK Das and MCL officials. The MCL would supply Bhubaneswari OCP coal to the NTPC unit which will enhance the performance of the power station with quality of coal reserves. The addition of Bhubaneswari coal mines would further bring efficiency into the coal plant by providing fuel security for NTPC Kaniha and other coal stations of the…
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(ET) Saksham Cycle Day was organised here on Sunday and more than 1000 cyclists participated in the event organised by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA). The objective of the Saksham Cycle Day was to create awareness against the menace of pollution due to the burning of fossil fuel and also create a culture of cycling among people. The race was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura Jishnu Dev Varma, MP Pratima Bhowmik, MLA Mimi Majumder and officials of ONGC, GAIL, TNGCL.The race covered a route of six kilometers after starting from Swami Vivekananda Ground, Astabal.
(ET) The Karnataka Industrial Development Board (KIADB) has decided to cancel all electrical tenders issued by the previous management, following allegations of a scam after it was found that a work order was issued to change sodium vapour (HSVP) streetlights to LEDs (light emitting diodes) at a staggering Rs 52,890 per 150 watt LED. Admitting there was an attempt at a scam — no cash was paid out — KIADB, chief executive officer H Basavarajendra said: “I have asked for detailed reports from both the chief development officers in-charge of the project. We know that the rates quoted are ridiculous since an…
(BS) Ahead of the budget, stainless steel players have sought some curative measures like removal of import duty on key raw materials ferro-nickel and stainless steel scrap. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget for FY2020-21 on February 1.In order to augment domestic manufacturing, the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) said it has recommended some curative measures to the government ahead of the budget. In a representation submitted to the finance ministry, the body has sought nil duty on import of key raw materials like ferro-nickel and stainless-steel scrap, it said.Ferro-nickel and stainless steel scrap are key raw materials which are…
(AU) भाजपा के कार्यकरी अध्यक्ष जेपी नड्डा की पार्टी अध्यक्ष पद पर ताजपोशी आज होगी। उनका निर्वाचन आम सहमति से होगा। ताजपोशी से पहले राजधानी में देश के कई राज्यों के कार्यकर्ताओं ने डेरा डाल दिया है। सोमवार को ही पार्टीशासित सभी राज्यों के सीएम, डिप्टी सीएम, केंद्रीय मंत्री, केंद्रीय संगठन से जुड़े नेता, राज्यों के अध्यक्ष और संगठन मंत्री राजधानी पहुंचेंगे। दोपहर बाद नड्डा को अध्यक्ष निर्वाचित होने की घोषणा की जाएगी। परीक्षा पर चर्चा के बाद पीएम दोपहर बाद पार्टी मुख्यालय पहुंचेंगे। निर्वाचण प्रक्रिया पूर्ण होने के बाद पीएम मुख्यालय में ही कार्यकर्ताओं को संबोधित करेंगे। पार्टी सूत्रों…
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(TH) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has requested the six State Transport Corporations (STC) to adopt radio frequency-based FASTag ID cards for their buses. In a letter to the State Transport Department, it said that FASTags have been made mandatory by the Government of India and that monthly passes cannot be used to cross plazas. It said that NH Fee Rules, stipulated by the Government of India, stated that there was a provision to make 50 journeys a month.Sources in the NHAI said that, however, with the implementation of FASTags, where the toll due is automatically deducted by the…
(LiveMint) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to stay conservative about the nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth and set it at 9.5-10% in the FY21 Budget as the time for ‘picking optimistic target’ experiments are over, people familiar with the matter said. “This year, there will be a realistic assessment of the nominal GDP,” said a source. Revenue estimates and fiscal deficit targets are also likely to be circumspect as not to face a situation of failing to meet them as the Finance Ministry is already fighting two perceptional issues — transparency in disclosing budget data, and not to set ambitious tax…
(DP) The ONGC and PCRA Dehradun organised Saksham Cyclothon from ONGC Kendriya Vidyalay Sports Ground here on Sunday. The Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’ along with the Indian Military Academy (IMA) deputy commandant Major General GS Rawat flagged off the cyclists in the presence of ONGC corporate communications head and executive director Preeta Pant Vyas. According to the event organisers, the chilling winter winds at 6:30 AM on a cold January Sunday could not deter the enthusiasm of more than 1,000 cyclist including 50 IMA cadets, members of ONGC Cycling Association, Maitri Group, students from various schools and families of ONGCians.…
(PTI) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday held discussions with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on issues related to the hydrocarbon sector in the state. Several oil and gas projects under implementation in the state were also reviewed by them and discussions on further strengthening the oil and gas infrastructure in the state was held, an official release said. Sonowal thanked the union minister for the recent decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sanctioning feedstock subsidy to BCPL for the next 15 years for oil and gas…