In a significant move towards enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact, Noida International Airport (NIA) has teamed up with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to establish a dedicated aviation turbine fuel (ATF) pipeline. The pipeline, stretching 34 kilometers from BPCL’s Piyala Terminal to NIA’s tank farm, was formalized through an agreement signed on Monday. […]
Day: April 16, 2024
Nissan says it will make next-generation EV batteries by 2028
Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said Tuesday during a media tour of an unfinished pilot plant. Japan’s legacy automakers have fallen behind newer rivals like America’s Tesla and China’s BYD in the emerging all-electric auto sector. But Nissan, like other companies, sees a […]
Govt raises windfall tax on petroleum crude to Rs 9,600 per MT from Apr 16
The Indian government has raised its windfall tax on petroleum crude to 9,600 rupees ($114.99) a metric ton from 6,800 rupees with effect from April 16, the government said on Monday. The tax, which is revised every fortnight, will remain unchanged at zero for diesel and aviation turbine fuel. The government had on April 4 […]
Govt looking at differentiated regulatory framework for civilian, industrial use drones
The civil aviation ministry will look at having a differentiated regulatory framework for drones used for civilian and industrial purposes, a senior official said on Tuesday as he pitched for indigenous development of the drone ecosystem. Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam also emphasised that the government will make efforts to promote drones as well as […]
BJP promises three more bullet train corridors
NEW DELHI: The BJP manifesto released on Sunday promised three more bullet train corridors in the country apart from expanding coverage of new-age trains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while releasing the BJP’s Lok Sabha manifesto, said the work on the first corridor, which will connect Ahmedabad to Mumbai, is almost complete and the survey work […]
Kerala government move to appoint KAS officers in mid-level posts at KSEB sparks row
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The state government’s decision to appoint seven Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officers as Officers on Special Duty (OSD) in the KSEB on a deputation basis has caught flak from all three employees’ unions of the board. The KSEB Officers’ Association (CPM), the KSEB Workers Federation (AITUC) and the Kerala Electricity Officers’ Confederation (Congress) […]
Prime Minister’s solar scheme Implementation delayed in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: The Prime Minsiter’s rooftop solar scheme is faced with delays in Tamil Nadu. Of the 40,000 registered for the scheme in the state, only 5% have received their panels. The PM’s rooftop solar scheme, announced by the Union government in this year’s budget, aims to cover one crore households across the country within a […]
Tangedco official issues transfer orders violating poll code
THENI: In violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Tangedco Assistant Executive Engineer issued transfer orders to two commercial inspectors on April 4, stating administrative reasons. According to sources, G Subbiahan, Assistant Executive Engineer of Tangedco Andipatti, issued the transfer orders to M Gajendran, who worked at the Andipatti south section, and Palanichamy, […]
Man sexually assaults minor on flight from London, held
CHENNAI: A 31-year-old man was arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on Monday while they were travelling on a Chennai-bound flight from London. The Meenambakkam AWPS police identified the suspect as Jawas George of Anna Nagar, who worked as a software engineer in Ireland. “The incident took place on […]
Tata Power crosses 100 million green kms in EV charging stations
Mumbai: Tata Power, the largest integrated power producer on Monday, said it has become the country’s first EV charging solutions provider to power 10 crore (100 million) green kilometers spanning public, semi-public, bus/fleet and home charger segments. Tata Power has expanded its network under the label of EZ Charge to over 86,000 home chargers, 5,300 […]
Ramkrishna Forgings secures Rs 270 crore order for Vande Bharat trains
Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd on Monday said it has received an order of Rs 270 crore from a consortium led by BHEL to supply bogie frames of Vande Bharat train sets. The scope of the project involves the development and validation of the bogie frames for the sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train sets, Ramkrishna […]
Delhi airport among world’s top 10 busiest airports: ACI
Delhi airport has been named among the world’s top 10 busiest airports for 2023 in a list topped by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital is ranked tenth while Dubai and Dallas airports are at the second and third positions, respectively, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) […]