oil celebrates India's 69th Republic Day
Oil India limited (OIl), the second largest Government owned Exploration and Production Company in the country, celebrated the 69thRepublic Day of India with grandeur at its Corporate Office in NOIDA. The celebrations were led by Utpal Bora, Chairman & Managing Director, Oil India limited, who hoisted the National Flag amidst the singing of the National Anthem by all employees and their families, including the Functional Directors. Bora subsequently addressed the large gathering, urging the OIl personnel to contribute whole-heartedly towards ensuring a prosperous, strong and progressive future for the Nation, by contributing to its energy security. The Republic Day celebrations at OIl also witnessed cultural performances, such as singing of patriotic songs, by school children.
HPCl acquisition to make ONGC third largest refining company in India
The acquisition of 51.11% equity share of Government of India in HPCl is slated to make ONGC the third largest refining power in the country, said DD Misra, Director (HR), ONGC during the Republic Day celebrations at ONGC Corporate Headquarters, Dehradun. With this, ONGC is set to become India’s first fully vertically integrated Energy Company with presence across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, he said. Misra was speaking in the capacity of officiating CMD, in place of Shashi Shanker, who is representing India as part of a high level delegation at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “We are geared up to contribute in achieving Prime Minister’s vision of 10% reduction in energy imports by 2022”, he said. The capacity increase from acquisition of HPCl would contribute to ONGC’s downstream kitty of MRPl, that registered its highest ever throughput of 16.57 MMT. This combined with ONGC’s other value multiplier projects such as ONGC Petro additions ltd (OPal), ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals ltd (OMPl) and ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC) that are all fully operational, would consolidate ONGC’s presence in the downstream hydrocarbon sector. DD Misra, Director (HR) ONGC speaking during Republic Day Celebrations at ONGC Headquarters, Dehradun. The company is also consolidating its upstream presence by adding more reserves in the proven reserve base. “By working expeditiously on the Kutch-Saurashtra basin, ONGC will be shortly adding the 8th producing basin to India’s oil and gas map. This will be a moment of pride for all ONGCians”, Misra informed.
Record Flag Hoisting Ceremony by NYKS on R-Day
In response to the clarion call given by Major General Dilawar Singh, Director General, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India Flag Hoisting Ceremony was organised in more than one lakh rural and urban locations on Saturday and near about ten lakh National Flags were hoisted. Besides the youth taking pledge to make New India. This historic record was made possible with the help of 12000 National Youth Volunteers and more than one lakh affiliate Youth Clubs & Youth Action Groups under the guidance of about 600 districts Nehru Yuva Kendras functioning across the country. According to reports coming from different parts of the country youths both male and female in large numbers associated with NYKS also participated in the district level celebrations organised by district administration and took pledge to safeguard sovereignty and integrity and work for building NEW INDIA which is free from Corruption, Dirt, Poverty, Terrorism, Casteism and Communalism as envisioned by Prime Minister of India. At all places, the youths rented the air by shouting the slogan like Nation First - Character Must, Bande Mataram, Bharat Mataa Ki Jai and Jai Hind! Jay Yuva.
NHPC celebrates 69th republic DAy
NHPC limited, India’s premier hydropower company and a ‘Mini Ratna’ Category-I Enterprise of the Government of India celebrated India’s 69thRepublic Day with great fervour and enthusiasm on 26thJanuary 2018. The celebrations began with the unfurling of National flag and singing of National Anthem at NHPC Office Complex, Faridabad. Speaking on the occasion, Balraj Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC extended his greetings to the entire NHPC family on Republic Day and highlighted the importance of the Constitution of India and its unique features. He also gave an insight on the various accomplishments achieved by the company and motivated the employees for bringing more laurels for the Company through their accomplishments. The event was also attended by Ratish Kumar, Director (Projects), NK Jain, Director (Personnel), M K Mittal, Director (Finance), Ved Prakash, CVO, other senior officers and staff of NHPC.
FAIRY QUEEN HERITAGE RUN by Indian Railways; Minister takes joy ride
Marking the solemn and celebratory occasion of 69th Republic Day, the Indian Railways took its distinctive evocative trip to yonder years of steam-run trains on the national soil. Bringing alive the magic of steam-hauled trains, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain took a ride on the Fairy Queen hauled two coach train from New Delhi railway station to Delhi Jn. Station amidst popular elation and enthusiasm with colorful fanfare as the Ganrajya Express chugged off from the platform. Chairman Railway Board Ashwani lohani, Members, Railway Board, General Manager, Northern Railway Vishwesh Chaube, Divisional Railway Manager, Northern Railway, Delhi RN Singh and Principal Heads of Department, Northern Railway were present on the occasion alongwith a huge cheering crowd and railway personnel. Ashwani lohani, Chairman Railway Board launched “Rail Yatri Guide” kiosk at New Delhi railway station. Vishwesh Chaube, General Manager, Northern Railway,RN Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Delhi and officers of Northern Railway HQ and Delhi Division were also present. Delhi Division has developed "Rail Yatri Guide" touch screen kiosk as a single point enquiry station for answering all the queries of passengers including guidance/navigation for accessing various facilities/amenities available at station. Conceived first time ever on Indian Railways, Delhi Division has designed above system and named it “Rail Yatri Guide”. The system comprises touch screen kiosks with a 40 inch screen display of 3D Digitized Railway Station map and helps the passenger at the touch of the screen.
CSC JV awarded international cargo-handling concession at CSIA Airport in Mumbai
CSC,in a joint venture with SATS, has been awarded a cargo handling concession for designing, developing, operating and managing the international cargo facilities at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai. The joint venture company, Mumbai Cargo Service Centre Airport Private limited, is held 51 per cent by CSC and 49 per cent by SATS. The concession will start in April 2018 and run till 2036. CSC has been providing its services since 1995 and is today the country's largest air cargo facility handling services company. CSC operates and manages air cargo handling facilities in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, and Mangalore airports and currently handles more than six lac tonnes of cargo per annum across various airports of the country. With this acquisition CSC group is expected to handle more than ten lac tons of cargo per annum across various airports of the country. Earlier, CSC has also been awarded a concession to expand and operate the existing cold chain temperature controlled cargo terminal at CISA Airport Mumbai till 2036. CSC group currently provides employment to more than 2,200 people across various airports of the country.