chandni chowk, Chawri bazar stations get platform screen doors
The Chawri Bazar and Chandni Chowk Metro stations on Yellow line (HUDA City Centre to Samaypur Badli) of the Delhi Metro got the newly installed Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) functional on March 21, 2018. These PSDs were formally made operational by DMRC’s Managing Director, Dr Mangu Singh by putting the switch ON from the control room of the Chandni Chowk Metro station on Thursday. This is the first time that Delhi Metro has installed PSDs in already existing operational Metro stations. The PSDs are a barrier between the platform and the tracks. PSDs will help in better crowd management at these busy stations and at the same time prevent any untoward incidents in the Metro, like jumping or falling on the tracks. The installation and commissioning of these doors at already operational stations was a major challenge as the PSDs could be installed only during non-revenue hours depending on the availability of blocks during late night hours after the close of passenger services. A lot of integration was required with various components of Metro operations for smooth installation of PSDs. The software was required to be upgraded for coordinated movement of the doors. The movement of commuters was also regularized during the day where PSD installation was in progress.
NHPC organizes Free Medical Camp
Under its CSR-SD Scheme, NHPC limited, India’s premier hydropower company in association with Department of Health, Faridabad and Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad organized a free medical camp at Primary Health Centre, Palla, Faridabad on Thursday. The camp inaugurated by SR Roy, Executive Director (Geology), NHPC in presence of Dr Kamla Fartyal, General Manager (Medical Services), NHPC and Geeta Rexwal, Councillor Ward No.23, Faridabad. Dr RS Rathi, Dr Rakesh Ranjan, Dr Runa Gogoi, Dr Sushama Trivedi, from NHPC, Dr Jyoti Sharma, Incharge Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre, Palla, Faridabad, Dr Naveen Agarwal, Orthopaedics, Dental Surgeon Dr Anu, Dr Seeru (Aayush), Fortis Escorts Faridabad’s Gynaecologist Dr Indu Taneja and her team, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Rakesh Singh and Dr BN Singh Cardiologist, Dr Prabhat Kumar alongwith Paramedical staff, Ex-Councillor Om Parkash Rexwal and Social Activist Dharmvir Sharma were also present on the occasion.
ONGC launches UN World Water Development Report 2018 & Ind Water Index
ONGC observed World Water Day in association with UNESCO & UN Global Compact Network India on March 22, 2018. In order to create mass awareness on water conservation & protection of water, two major studies- the UN World Water Development Report 2018 and Industrial Water Index have been released. The UN World Water Development Report 2018 was released by Shigeru Aoyagi-Director and UNESCO Representative to India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri lanka. While addressing the audience, Aoyagi underscored the need for creating awareness on water conservation. He also outlined the salient points of the UN World Water Development Report 2018.The Industrial Water Index soft launch was released by DD Misra, Director (HR), ONGC ltd and Chair - Asia Pacific Resource Centre (APRC), UN GCNI along with the Accenture Strategy team. Speaking on the occasion, Misra said that the industrial water benchmarking study was conducted to assess the underlying water related risks and challenges and to explore potential solutions to achieve long-term sustainability of the Indian Industry.
NlCIl organizes SEMINAR ON HUMAN RESOURCES
NlC India ltd in association with Neyveli Chapter of National Institute of Personnel Management, will organise a two day National Seminar on Human Resources at learning & Development Center, Neyveli. The seminar begins on March 23, 2018 and concludes on March 24. J Philip, Ex-Director, IIM, Bengaluru would inaugurate the session on first day. The conception of the Seminar is “leveraging Employee Engagement for Driving Growth”. The Seminar would serve the twin purpose of providing inputs for strategic employee engagement and also through the same for a better stakeholder engagement by having our own employees as brand ambassadors for the organization, concerned. Public Relations, Right to Information, Official language Implementation in all organizations in general and Public Sector Enterprises in particular would help the employees contribute in stage holder engagement.
NSIC DENIES UNITED BANK OF INDIA AllEGATION
The National Small Industries Corporation has denied any claim made by United Bank of India regarding `155 crore Bank Guarantee. NSIC has issued a denial to United Bank of India and the factual status is elaborated in their letter. The company has also issued a denial to BSE and NSE. NSIC clarifies that the clarification given by the United Bank of India in the above mentioned referred communication and the news released in various newspapers published all over the country on March 16 and 17 is factually incorrect. Further, it is informed that National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) lodged a complaint on March 26, 2016 against United Bank of India some units and other agencies on defrauding the NSIC to the extent of `173.50 crore. With regard to the version of United Bank of India on the periodically and premature invocation of Bank Guarantee (BGs) amounting to `155.50 crore by NSIC is incorrect. It is clarified that these BGs were not invoked by NSIC as lleged by UBI and NSIC was in possession of the original BGs amounting to `155.50 crore. Further, as regards to the non-existence of BGs valuing of `18 crore in the UBI records. It is clarified that these BGs were issued by UBI and original BGs worth `18 crore were also in possession of NSIC. These facts have been confirmed during the investigation. These Bank guarantee amounting to `173.50 crore (`155 + `18) were subsequently, invoked by NSIC and the invocation proceed of these Bank Gurantees are yet to be released by UBI to NSIC. The CID West Bengal is investigating these cases since July 2016.
BHEl signs Technology Collaboration Agreement with HlB Power
Bharat Heavy Electricals limited (BHEl) as entered into a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with HlB Power, Republic of Korea for in-house design and manufacture of large size Gates and Dampers for use in Coal fired power plants, to be commissioned or retrofitted with high capacity emission control equipment. In the presence of Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEl, the TCA was signed by Subrata Biswas, Director (E, R&D) BHEl and Dr Jong Weon Kim, CEO and Director, HlB Power in a function at BHEl’s Corporate Office. Other senior officials from BHEl and HlB were also present on this occasion. BHEl has been supplying conventional Gates and Dampers manufactured at its Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Ranipet for over three decades. This TCA will help in establishing the capability for in-house design, manufacture and testing of very large size Gates and Dampers. Reaffirming its commitment towards a better environment, BHEl is fully geared up to manufacture and supply locally engineered and manufactured emission control equipment for Indian Thermal Power Plants to meet the Environment Protection (Amendment) Rules 2015 notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.