NR starts construction of New Yamuna Bridge after getting noC from ASI
Northern Railway (NR) is presently undertaking the construction of a New Yamuna Bridge in Delhi in replacement of the Old Yamuna Bridge, which served as the signature bridge on the Delhi-Ghaziabad section and thus connecting the eastern parts to the mainline city. The work of construction of New Yamuna Bridge for replacement of existing old bridge was sanctioned in year 1997-98 at estimated cost of `137 crore. As alignment of the old as well as proposed new bridge is passing through Salimgarh Fort, it required clearance from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which delayed the commencement of work after objections from ASI, modification in approach alignment has been done by Railway to accommodate the approaches of new bridge within existing opening in the Salimgarh Fort which is a protected monument. Now, NOC has been obtained from National Monument Authority and work has been resumed in full swing and likely to be completed by June, 2019. Vishwesh Chaube, General Manager of Northern Railway has stressed on early completion of work. RN Singh, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) stated said that foundation works & piers of new bridge has been completed and the work of steel superstructure is in progress for which a state of the art workshop has been set up near Pragati Maidan for fabrication of 26 steel girders of new bridge weighing 6000 MT. The Old Rail-cum-Road Yamuna Bridge (Loha Pul) near Red Fort was constructed in 1866 by British Govt's East India Railway initially as a single line bridge at a cost of £16,16,335 as a part of project to connect Delhi with Kolkata. It consists of 12 spans of 202.5 feet and two end spans of 34.5 feet each. It was converted into double line in 1913 at an additional cost of £14,24,900. Road deck was provided below Rail line for movement of road traffic. Steel girders were replaced in year 1933-34 at the cost of £23,31,386 to facilitate running of heavier axle load, by the British Company Braithwaite & Co (Ind.) Ltd.
‘Made in Italy' plays its rule at Italian Embassy in Delhi!
An important celebration promoting the ‘Made in Italy' took place at the Italian Embassy in Delhi by the will of Angeloni Italian Ambassador in collaboration with Alitalia, the Italian flight Company which has started again the air route Italy - Delhi in mid-December. The most famous Italian excellences have been proudly represented: art, design, music, food and Angelo Garini, ‘the architect of dreams' has been the master planner of the event. More than 400 guests invited by the Italian Embassy to live the Italian mood represented by the ‘DogaresseString Quartet' directly coming from Venice, the ‘Opera Duo' represented by Elena Bertocchi and Stefano Rocchi coming for this event from Milan, precious embroidered fabrics by Antonella Capuano and the etched glasses by FabriziaDentice Di Frasso and last but not least one of the most refined and famous private collection of ancient Italian pottery. In the swimming-pool area, Angelo Garini has created the Alitalia Lounge atmosphere, thanks to a refined exhibition of the Alitalia historical uniforms and where the guests has tasted the excellence of the Italian wines by Sartori, the famous Ferrero chocolate and the extraordinary ‘pizza' prepared by a master pizzaiolo coming from Naples. On top of all these Italian beauties, thanks to Artusi Banqueting, the guests has celebrated this event tasting excellent Italian food. Angelo Garini has perfectly let the guests feel the Italian artistic beauty, creating unique and unforgettable moments, presenting the experience of getting to know Italy in all its infinite, immutable and multifaceted beauty.
Scope DG confers Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr UD Choubey, Director General, SCOPE has been conferred the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award' for Outstanding Public Sector Man. The award was presented by SC Tripathi, former Secretary (Petroleum) on behalf of Falcon Media.
Nirmala on her maiden visit To Coast Guard Distt Hqrs Karnataka with DG of ICG
Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the proposed site for the Indian Coast Guard Training Centre at Baikampady, Mangalore (Karnataka) accompanied by Director General Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Rajendra Singh. Nirmala reached Mangalore this afternoon by service helicopter and then headed for the proposed Coast Guard Training Centre site en-route to the Coast Guard District Hqrs Karnataka .This 160 acres of land has been cleared by the Govt recently.The Minister visited first time to Mangalore to the Coast Guard Karnataka. She was apprised about the Operational Preparedness, Coastal Security Mechanism, Infrastructure Development and Administrative set up at Coast Guard Karnataka. She also reviewed the Rescue Operations conducted by the Coast Guard Karnataka during Cyclone Ockhi. On her arrival, she was inspected Guard of Honour given by Coast Guard Karnataka before visiting Remote Operating Station-New Mangalore. This Remote Operating Station is part of the chain of static sensors in West Coast for gap free Electronic Surveillance of the entire coast up to 25 Nautical Miles from the Coast. The Defence Minister also interacted with the troops of Coast Guard Karnataka who mans the ships and aircrafts including bases and appreciated their dedication to the service and efforts in guarding the Nation's interest at sea.
OIL makes two Hydrocarbon Discoveries in Dumduma PML, Upper Assam Basin
New Hydrocarbon Oil India Limited (OIL), India's second largest National Exploration & Production Company, through its exploratory efforts has made 2 Hydrocarbon Discoveries in the Dumduma Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) in the Upper Assam Basin during 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2017-18. The well South Chandmari-5 encountered multiple sands in Narpuh and Lakadong+Therria formations of Eocene age. On testing, a 10 m LK+TH sand at a depth of 4290 m, produced gas at the rate of 50,000 scmd. The well Hukanguri-2 encountered two zones, one each in Narpuh and LK+TH formation. On testing, a 18 m Narpuh sand, produced oil at the rate of 55 m3/d. Presently, the well is under extended production testing. Well Hukanguri-2 oil discovery is the first commercial oil discovery in Narpuh formation. This discovery will open up new avenues for exploration in Narpuh play in Upper Assam Basin. Both these discoveries will help in enhancing the oil and gas production with future appraisal and development activities.
Rita Teotia unveils EEPC India's e-catalogue
The Secretary Department of Commerce, Rita Teaotia launched EEPC India's e-catalogue in New Delhi on Friday. This is a major digital drive under the aegis of EEPC India for promoting the country's engineering exports through the ‘Brand India' initiative, reaching major export destinations through digital technologies. Launching the e-catalogue the Secretary Department of Commerce, Rita Teaotia said the e-catalogue can be a model for other export promotion councils for taking similar initiatives. The e-catalogue covers four major sectors: Medical devices, Textile machinery and accessories, Electrical machinery equipment, and Pumps and valves. The Secretary Department of Commerce felt that more engineering product group panels should also come forward and make themselves part of this e-catalogue. The e-catalogue would be compatible on different devices such as laptops, tabs and mobile phones. Potential buyers anywhere in the world, will be able to use features such as Advanced Search with City, End Use Sector, Certificates and Product Categories. The e-catalogue will also have an option to download profiles of individual companies. There would be dedicated kiosks at major engineering exhibitions globally participated by EEPC India, besides back end support, to circulate overseas sourcing queries, media publicity and promotion and digital promotion and SEO. The EEPC India Chairman, Ravi P Sehgal said textile engineering is one of the sectors to be promoted through the Brand India digital drive.
NHPC organises Free Medical Camp at Faridabad; 1,444 avail the benefits
Under its CSR-SD Scheme, NHPC Limited, in association with Department of Health, Faridabad and Metro Hospital, Faridabad organised a free medical camp at Urban Primary Health Centre, Shiv Durga Vihar, Lakkarpur, Faridabad on last Thursday. The camp was inaugurated by Nikhil Kumar Jain, Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited, in the presence of SK Jain, ED (CSR), Dr Kamla Fartyal, GM (Medical Services), NHPC. Dr RS Raathi, Dr Rakesh Ranjan from NHPC, Dr Vineeta In-charge Medical Officer, Urban PHC Shiv Durga Vihar, Lakkarpur, Faridabad, Medical Team of Metro Hospital, Faridabad and Social Activist, Gajendra Bhadana (Lala Ji) were present on the occasion. The camp was highly successful with 1,444 persons from the surrounding areas availing the benefits of the camp. During the camp free medical consultation was given by specialist doctors in Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Eye, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine and free medicines were also distributed.
ESIC CALENDAR, DIARY AND PHONE DIRECTORY RELEASED
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour & Employment, GoI, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, released the ESIC Calendar, Diary and Telephone Directory-2018 on Friday. Sathiyavathy(IAS), Secy, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Heera Lal Sarmariya, Addl. Secy, L&E, Raj Kumar, (IAS), DG of ESIC, Manish Gupta, Jt Secy, L&E, Kalpana Rajsinghot, Jt Secy, L&E and HL Meena, Director, L&E were present on the occasion. It gives basic information about the efforts taken by ESIC in increasing ESI coverage and reach, various benefits offered and areas of priorities for the New Year under ESI Scheme etc. It also gives complete information about the initiatives and achievements of ESIC during 2017 and various benefits offered to the Insured Persons and their Beneficiaries besides complete address and contact number of various ESIC Establishments pan India. Raj Kumar, IAS, DG, ESIC welcomed the Minister and the other Senior Officers of the Ministry.