BENGALURU: In what is being touted as a first-of-its kind initiative in the country, CM B S Yediyurappa on Friday launched a drone-based sanitation initiative for Bengaluru. The exercise, taken up by Bengaluru Central MP P C Mohan, and his special task force that was formed two weeks ago to tackle Covid-19 in his constituency, […]
Day: May 1, 2021
‘MCL has 20 million tonne coal stock’
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) CMD PK Sinha emphasised on continuous supply of dry fuel to the power plants, which can ensure energy sufficiency in the country to fight Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing at a webinar on “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crisis:Invest now in resilient Occupational Safety and Health (OHS)”organised by MCL, Sinha said, “In this […]
Core sectors’ output up 6.8% in Mar
The output of eight core sectors grew by 6.8 per cent in March, the highest in 32 months, driven by base effect-led uptick in production of natural gas, steel, cement and electricity, official data showed on Friday. The growth rate of the eight infrastructure sectors -coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement […]
NTPC charts way forward to contain the spread of Covid
Considering the huge surge in COVID-19 cases in India, NTPC is taking several steps to fight against the spread of the virus. NTPC is adding to the capacity at all of the 7 NTPC hospitals which are being used for treating COVID-19 infected employees. It has also tied up with Apollo Hospital for its Kawach […]
Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till May 31
The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till May 31, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday. “However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation added. Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since […]
IAF aircraft delivers supplies to Lucknow for setting up COVID hospital
The Indian Air Force has flown supplies to Lucknow to set up a hospital for COVID-19 patients in the capital city, an official statement said on Friday. India is struggling with the second wave of the novel coronavirus infection as hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds. “The […]
Reliance Industries March quarter net profit more than doubles
NEW DELHI: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported more than doubling of its March quarter net profit as consumer businesses of retail and telecom as well as petrochemicals saw sequential recovery on improved spreads offsetting continued weakness in refining business. Consolidated net profit of Rs 13,227 crore in January-March compared with Rs […]
Mukesh Ambani’s RIL Q4 net profit doubles on-year to Rs 13,227 cr, misses estimate
Mukesh Ambani-led RIL’s fourth quarter (January-March) net profit rose 108.36 per cent on-year to Rs 13,277 crore, which is below estimates. Oil-to-telecom major had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 6,348 crore in the year-ago quarter. Earlier in the previous quarter (October-December 2020), Reliance Industries Ltd had posted a net profit of Rs 13,101 […]
Boeing announces $10 million aid for India’s fight against COVID-19
Boeing on Friday announced a USD10 million emergency assistance package to support India’s COVID-19 response. The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency health care for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement.
RIL Q4 net more than doubles on O2C, retail, digital
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13,227 crore for the quarter ended March 2021, up 108 per cent from Rs 6,348 crore logged in the corresponding quarter of last year. The company’s board declared a dividend of Rs 7 per share for the financial year 2020-21. RIL’s revenue […]
Mars helicopter gets extra month of flying as rover’s scout
NASA’s little Mars helicopter has gotten a reprieve. Instead of wrapping up flight tests at the beginning of May, NASA is giving its Ingenuity helicopter at least an extra month to tackle tough new terrain and serve as a scout for its companion rover, Perseverance. Officials announced the flight extension Friday, following three successful flights […]
Centre nod to Telangana project for drone deliveries of medical supplies
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has given its go-ahead for a pilot project of the Telangana government which aims to deliver medical supplies using drones. According to the clearance, drones can be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) range for a period of one year. “This is the first step. We are […]