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Sitharaman unveils BEL’s 16 MW solar power plant

 A 16 MW grid-connected solar power plant set up by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was unveiled by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF) in Avadi on June 8.   BEL is establishing energ

Govt plans to install 300 mn tonnes of steel capacity by 2030, says steel minister

Chaudhary Birender Singh says SAIL is at par with any other international steel enterprise   Union minister of steel Chaudhary Birender Singh has said that SAIL is a major contributor of the country’s steel pro

BHEL to set up two solar photovoltaic plants in Gujarat

 BHEL has bagged two orders, valued at Rs 125 crore, for setting up solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plants in Gujarat. Both the plants will be built at Gujarat Solar Park in Gujarat. The first order for setting up a 20 MW SPV power p

Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi of ignoring sr BJP leaders

Recently, while addressing a rally in Mumbai, Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a dig at prime minister, Narendra Modi. Gandhi called the PM as a “watchman of a handful of superrich” and accused the PM of ignoring senior BJP leaders

IAS lateral entry is attempt to cut cobwebs of complexity in governance

If you want to know why the Narendra Modi government`s proposal for lateral entry of experts into the hallowed precincts of the Indian Administration Service has kicked up such a row, this anecdote will be helpful: While researching files on burea

Why it is crucial for railways to reduce derailments, improve punctuality

Even as the union minister of railways Piyush Goyal claims of improving railways’ infrastructure and safety, Indian Railways still needs to put in massive efforts to curtail derailment accidents. Contrary to the claims of Goya

India needs to do much more for its children to keep its SDG promises

The fact that the World Day against Child Labour is still marking our calendars is itself disturbing. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work also happens to be on the same day and no other event could have been a better complement.

First cargo of Das blend crude oil arrives in New Mangalore

ONGC Videsh Limited, a subsidiary of ONGC, has received the first equity cargo of Das blend crude oil in New Mangalore. The Das blend crude oil originates from the Lower Zakum oilfield in Abu Dhabi, which currently produces 4,00,000 barrels per da

NBCC to build AIIMS in Himachal Pradesh

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ PSU, NBCC (India) Ltd has bagged a contract for planning, designing and construction of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Kothipara in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The prestig

Why it is important to fix Cantonment entry row

The defence ministry’s decision to allow civilians’ movement in the Cantonment area needs a serious review it has turned relationship between the Army and the civilians sour. Recently, in Pune BJP party workers were seen

An island of opportunity

Tourism, one of the largest industries in the world, employs approximately 8 percent of the global population. Over the years, it has proved to be a viable socio-economic development strategy for developing countries. Most countries use tourism as

Govt okays time bound closure of sick CPSEs

The cabinet has approved the department of public enterprises’ (DPE) revised guidelines on shutting down loss making CPSEs and disposal of movable and immovable assets. The revised guidelines are aimed to speed up closure of s

NTPC showcases green energy solutions in Kenya

NTPC has showcased India’s green power at Exhibition and Conference on Power and Energy 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya between May 29 and 31. NTPC, India’s largest power generating company with a commissioned capacity of 53,651

‘Smart food of 21st century’ for the children

India’s mid-day meal (MDM) scheme is the largest school lunch programme in the world, with over 97 million beneficiaries. It aims at improving the nutritional status of children in government and government-aided schools by providing them fr

Can we shape the impossible?

The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is hosting the first Sustainable Development Summit in Tokyo on July 10 this year. Policymakers,  corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and heads of national productivity organizations (NPOs)

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh has many challenges ahead

The newly appointed General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC in C) of Udhampur based northern command of Indian Army, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh is likely to have a bumpy ride amidst steady cross border infiltration and unrest in the valley.

Rs 816 crore net profit for SAIL in Q4 17-18 FY

SAIL has recorded a net profit of Rs 816 crore in the fourth quarter of the 2017-18 FY. This comes after making a provision of Rs 582 crore towards enhanced gratuity recently approved by the centre. All the five integrated steel pla

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