Dual Gate Phones at level crossing for safety: NFR
Maligaon: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is installing of Dual Gate Phones at Level Crossing (LC) gates across its network in addition to the existing gate phones. This will help to reduce the failure duration of gate phone that often leads to operational problems. This initiative aims to significantly reduce punctuality losses and enhance safety measures. The introduction of Dual Gate Phones facilitates seamless communication between gateman and station masters, ensuring timely coordination. Out of 1447 Level crossing gates in NFR, till date 1030 gates have been provided with Dual gate phone. Non-interlockedLevel crossing gates have also been provided with voice recording facilities. This initiative underscores NFR’s commitment to improving railway efficiency and passenger safety.
Tree planting campaign by PSPCL
Patiala: Aggregate Revenue Requirement and Tariff Regulation (ARR & TR) Wing of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) today launched a tree planting campaign at Shakti Vihar, Patiala. As part of PSPCL’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, this initiative saw planting of 150 trees, including shade-giving, flowering, fruit-bearing, and ornamental varieties. The campaign was led by Er Harmohan Kaur, Chief Engineer/ARR & TR, along with Er SP Singh, Er Harjeet Singh, Dr Sachin Kapoor, and other officials and employees of the wing. This event highlighted the dedication to greening initiatives being undertaken by PSPCL’s CMD, Er Baldev S Sran. The diverse variety of trees planted will not only enhance the beauty of the Shakti Vihar campus but also contribute to improving air quality and biodiversity in the area.
August 14, last date for 2 courses at GNDU
Amritsar: B.Tech. (Textile Processing Technology), a four-year programme and M.Sc (Fashion Designing) two year programmes are running at the Department of Apparel & Textile Technology of the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Few seats are vacant in these courses. Last date for admission without late fees is 14.8.2024. Dr Varinder Kaur, head of the department said that candidates should contact the department directly. She said that the eligibility for B.Tech. (Textile Processing Technology) was 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology subjects or 10+2 with Chemistry as compulsory subject. The eligibility for M.Sc. Fashion Designing course is graduation in Fashion/Garment/Textile/Apparel Designing/Technology/Home Science or additional course in graduation related to Fashion/Garment/Textile/Apparel Designing/ Technology.