Everything you need to know about Durgapur Heavy Engg Plant: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Durgapur Heavy Engg Plant: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Heavy rain late Saturday delayed the start of the Pepsi IPL-6 T20 tournament's last league tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Heavy drinkers who smoke have more problems with their memory, ability to think quickly and efficiently, and problem-solving skills, a study has suggested.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): If approved, two varieties of genetically modified apples, Arctic Granny Smith and Arctic Golden Delicious, will be available to U.S. consumers by the end of 2013.
After the declaration of results of class 12th board has started, students appeared or passes class 12th exam are quite excited about their further studies. The most common as well as popular course among the students of science stream with subject combination Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is engineering these days as doing engineering from a reputed college promises a bright career ahead. Career in Engineering after 12th is an excellent option for students at present.
Shanghai, May 10 (IANS) Italian female cyclist Giorgia Bronzini won the second stage of the Tour of Chongming Island with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes and 26 seconds.
Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): Bill Clinton asked the British rock group Led Zeppelin to get back together last year for the Superstorm Sandy benefit concert in New York City but they said no.
Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Heavy smog that has shrouded Beijing for days is unlikely to disperse soon, environment authorities in the Chinese capital predicted on Monday.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan Monday termed as unfortunate the sanction accorded by the apex court to operationalise the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu.
The Supreme Court of India Monday gives its nod for commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, rejecting the plea of anti-nuclear activists, who filled a bunch of petition seeking to put a stay on the operation of the plant and its scrapping arguing radiation hazards to the villagers..................
Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) While the political brinkmanship over the Saradha Group chit fund scam intensified, deposit seeking companies in West Bengal are feeling the heat with investors gunning for immediate refund of their money.
San Diego, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have shown that certain proteins in plants that function as transporters can help solve global fuel and food problems, a study says.
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), said Friday it has registered its best production of hot metal and crude steel in the first month of this fiscal.
Ankara, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): An alliance of Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and France's Areva has won a bid to build Turkey' s second nuclear power plant, Turkish Daily News reported Thursday.
Riyadh, May 2 (IANS) Several villages in Saudi Arabia were evacuated Wednesday after a dam partially collapsed due to heavy rains, Xinhua reported.
Bhubaneswar, April 27 (IANS) State run-Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Saturday bagged a Rs.4,051 crore power project contract from Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC), an official said here.
Kabul, April 24 (IANS) Heavy rains and floods have killed 13 people, including two kids, while leaving hundreds of people homeless in Afghanistan's Balkh province, police said Wednesday.
New York, April 23 (IANS/EFE) Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. has said it earned a net profit of $880 million in the first quarter, down 45 percent from the same period in 2012, when it posted a net profit of $1.58 billion.
Hyderabad, April 22 (IANS) The row over the allocation of iron ore mines of Telangana for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) hotted up Monday with a minister from Andhra region asking Telangana leaders not to whip up regional feelings over the issue.
Tokyo, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The cooling system for the spent fuel pool at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant in northeast Japan was halted Monday after several dead rats were discovered at the facility, the Kyodo news agency reported.
Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Sunday vowed not to allow transport of iron ore mines from Telangana for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, saying these mineral resources should be used only for the region's development.
Washington, April 19 (ANI): A University of Washington physicist has recreated sound of the Big Bang in high fidelity using cosmic microwave data.
Nouakchott, April 19 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabhi and Mauritania have held talks to reinforce bilateral relations to serve common interests of the two countries and people.
Washington, April 18 (IANS) A massive explosion at a fertiliser plant in the small Texas town of West has left at least two people dead, levelled several homes and prompted a widescale evacuation in the community of 2,600 people.
Sofia, April 16 (IANS/EFE) One of the reactors at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant was shut down due to an outage, but there is no danger of a radioactive leak, plant managers said Monday.
Tehran, April 15 (IANS) Iran has dismissed as baseless the media reports suggesting possible radiation leakage at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) due to last week's earthquake.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Students who are heavy texters place less importance on moral, aesthetic, and spiritual goals, and greater importance on wealth and image, a new study has found.
Tokyo, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A fresh leak of radioactive water has been detected at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant in northeast Japan, the plant's operator said Thursday.
Washington, April 10 (ANI): Rising temperatures will lead to a massive "greening," or increase in plant cover, in the Arctic, a new research has predicted.
Tehran, April 9 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Iran's Bushehr province Tuesday, with initial reports saying at least three people were killed and the toll could rise.
Tokyo, April 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Radioactive water may have leaked again into the ground from a storage tank at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeast Japan, the plant's operator reported Sunday.
Washington, April 7 (ANI): A University of Washington physicist has recreated sound of the Big Bang in high fidelity using cosmic microwave data.
Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Stressing on the need to "mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases as part of the overall solution", renowned environmental scientist Rajendra K. Pachauri Saturday said management of enterprises across the globe will have to adapt to impact of climate change.
Srinagar, Apr 4 (ANI): Heavy snowfall coupled with rain and hailstorms destroyed crops, causing huge losses to farmers and locals in Kashmir on Thursday.
New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): There have been numerous discussions around the role of government in business. Nevertheless the role of the public sector has been pivotal in economic growth.
The death toll caused from the heavy rains in Buenos Aires and nearby parts of the country now stands at 54, Argentine authorities said on Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of the state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Wednesday said it had achieved its best production in fiscal 2012-13 that ended March 31.
Nogaro (France), April 1 (IANS) India's Karun Chandhok and his Seyffarth Motorsport team survived torrid conditions to finish 11th overall and 7th in the PRO category in the FIA GT Series here Monday.
New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Friday assured that the Kudankulam nuclear power plant will be commissioned in April, and said that it would generate 2,000 MW of power in the current year.
Moscow, March 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A geologist in Russia wanted by authorities in Uzbekistan for arrest is seeking political asylum in Russian city of Bryansk, a migration official said Friday.
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Not to be left behind in the growing Indian elevator and escalator market, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric is exploring options to set up a production base in India through its joint venture Mitsubishi Elevator ETA India Pvt. Ltd., a top company official said.
London, March 22 (IANS) After 43 years of service, a coal-fired power station in Oxfordshire was turned off Friday after it opted out of an emissions reducing programme under the European Union, BBC reported.
New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for merger of Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels Ltd. (BHPV) Vishakhapatnam with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), New Delhi.
London, March 20 (ANI): A study has found long distance commercial drivers who consume caffeinated substances such as coffee or energy drinks, to stay awake while driving, are significantly less likely to crash than those who do not, even though they drive longer distances and sleep less.
Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) Gerdau, the leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world, Monday announced acquiring majority ownership of its first plant in Asia at Tadipatri in Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh.
Washington, March 14 (ANI): Changes in gravity affect the reproductive process in plants, University of Montreal researchers have found.
Sochi, March 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Around 700 construction workers have been evacuated from a camp near some of the Sochi Olympic facilities after a river burst its bank, officials said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): Acknowledging the Czech expertise in the field of engineering sector, especially automotives, Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday invited Czech investment into the proposed National Investment Manufacturing Zones in India.
Tokyo, March 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addressed his country on the two-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, saying there is still help needed to eliminate the consequences of the natural calamity.
Okhla Composting Plant of SDMC got Carbon Credits and Rs. 25 Lac from United Nations Frame Work Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and becomes the first composting planting the country.
Washington, March 6 (ANI): Women with more than a 16 kg (30 lbs) weight gain during pregnancy are at an increased risk of vacuum extraction delivery or Cesarean section (C-section), Researchers from Norway say.
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Mar. 3 (ANI): A colourful extravaganza was organised on Sunday in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to celebrate the 174th birth anniversary of Tata Group founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): The ruling formations in three northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya are all set to form new governments on Thursday as counting of votes for assembly polls is still going on.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Counting of votes began in Meghalaya, Tripura and Nagaland amidst tight security on Thursday.
London, Feb 27 (ANI): Satellite images have revealed that Iran is developing a second way to a nuclear weapons capability by operating a plant that could produce plutonium.
Sydney, Feb 26 (IANS) High carbon dioxide (CO2) levels caused by climate change might actually help wheat survive in drought like conditions, says an Australian research.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The railways Monday signed an MOU with the ministry of heavy industries to set up a coach manufacturing plant at Rajasthan's Bhilwara.
New Delhi, Feb. 25 (ANI): An unattended and explosive-filled bag created havoc outside the Army's Base Hospital in cantonment area here on Monday afternoon.
Kiev, Feb 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine will deliver 110 tank power plants "engines and related parts" to Pakistan under a $50 million contract, state-run arms exporter Ukrspetsstroi has said.
London, February 18 (ANI): Using the internet for long periods of time can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to the 'comedown' experienced by drug users, scientists have warned.
Jakarta, Feb 17 (IANS) Landslide and floods in Manado in central Indonesia Sunday killed 10 people, officials said here.
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) In a bid to lure international travellers into experiencing West Bengal's culture and heritage, the state tourism department is set to launch a mega tea tourism project in Sylee, an official said here Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) All India Football Federation President Praful Patel Thursday said if the sport ministry wants to implement the controversial Sports Code then it must be approved by Parliament.
Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) German automobile maker Daimler AG that launched heavy duty trucks in 2012 under the brand BharatBenz will start marketing its light and medium duty trucks and also expand its distribution network in 2013, the company said Thursday.
New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): Amid the ongoing war of words between the government and the opposition over the AgustaWestland copter scam, Union Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel on Thursday said Defence Minister A.K. Antony has already ordered a CBI probe in the matter and the guilty will be punished.
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities market closed half a percent up Tuesday, as oil and gas, automobile and healthcare stocks rallied.
London, Feb. 12 (ANI): One in ten women will consider separating from a man who is too affectionate in front of other people, a study has found.
Tokyo, Feb 12 (IANS/EFE) The Japanese government has agreed to resume talks with Saudi Arabia on exports of nuclear technology for the construction of power plants in the Middle Eastern country, the Nikkei business daily reported.
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Heavy snowfall has not deterred singer-designer Victoria Beckham from going ahead with her plans to organise a fashion show here.
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML), the maker of iconic Ambassador cars, posted a net profit of Rs.20.36 crore for the quarter ending Dec 31, 2012, the company said Saturday.
Allahabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Security at the Kumbh Mela, where millions of Hindus and others have congregated, was further tightened Saturday as Afzal Guru, convicted for his central role in the attack on the Indian parliament over 11 years ago, was hanged at the Tihar Jail in New Delhi.
Washington, February 6(ANI): Scientists have made a major step forward in understanding the structure and behavior of some of the most elusive atomic nuclei in existence, some of which occur only briefly on the surface of exploding stars, thanks to the first set of experiments from the new Advanced Gamma Tracking Array (AGATA).
Islamabad, Feb. 6 (ANI): The Pakistan Air Force has put its all bases on high alert, following a terrorist attempt on one of its bases in Karachi.
Syndey, Feb 6 (IANS) The United Nations aims to restore 150 million hectares of degraded land worldwide by 2020 - but restoration ecologists warn that it will take more than simple tree plantation.
Islamabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Thirty-three people have been killed in Pakistan's northwest area following incessant rains coupled with snowfall.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Heavy rain over the past two days has brought down the level of air pollution in the national capital, a scientist said Tuesday.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) For the gardener on the go, a new service for use on mobile devices lets plants "tell" their owners in real time when they are thirsty and, for outdoor shrubbery, allows even owners who are far from home to give them the water they need immediately.
New Delhi/Shimla, Feb 5 (ANI): Heavy rains and hailstorm lashed several parts of the National Capital Region since Monday night due to western disturbances, dampening the spirits of office-goers on Tuesday morning.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) State power equipment-maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been given Maharatna status by the government.
Shimla, Feb 3 (IANS) Heavy snowfall and rains are likely to lash Himachal Pradesh next week, the Met department said Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): The Indian Railways will host the 10th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference here from February 4 to 6.
Srinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Kashmir Valley residents have been warned of heavy to very heavy snowfall at many places in the Valley on Feb 5-6 with the local weather office Friday issuing an adverse weather advisory.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) After heavy fog Friday morning that disrupted air and rail traffic severely, the skies remained clear and sunny through the day. The Met office has forecast similar conditions Saturday as well.
Washington, January 30 (ANI): According to a study, women with harmful mutations in the BRCA gene, which put them at higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, tend to undergo menopause significantly sooner than other women, allowing them an even briefer reproductive window and possibly a higher risk of infertility.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 29 (IANS) Heavy security has been deployed at Barabati stadium in Cuttack after protests against holding World Cup matches with Pakistan's women's cricket team in the city.
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) Public sector Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) has chalked out a plan to invest around Rs.750 crore in the next four years to modernise its plants, a top company official said Tuesday.
Jakarta, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 16 people died in two landslides triggered by heavy rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island Sunday, officials said.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) A new gene could quell the ever growing challenge of feeding more humans, whose numbers are likely to bloat to 9.5 billion by 2050, with the same amount of water, fertilizers and arable land available today, say scientists.
Jakarta, Jan 27 (IANS) At least four people died in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Indonesia Sunday, while 20 others were still missing, officials said.
The Country's highest civilian awards Padma Awards for year 2013 has been declared on the eve of 64th Republic Day. There are three categories of Padma Awards - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri - delivered every year to those who have done excellent work in their respective fields like arts and culture, science and medicines, games, cinema and entertainment, social works, politics and peace etc.....................
New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): About 108 personalities from various fields have been selected for the Padma Awards this year.
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) The smog blanketing the Chinese capital forced authorities at Beijing's international airport to cancel a score of flights Wednesday.
Sydney, Jan 23 (IANS) Ocean temperatures five degrees Celsius higher than normal off the western Australian coast decimated the seaweed which harboured marine species, reveals a new study.
London, Jan 23 (ANI): A pair of glasses dubbed as "privacy visor" has been developed to thwart hidden cameras using facial-recognition software.
Chennai, Jan. 21 (ANI): Members and supporters of the National Fishermen Forum (NFF) staged a protest here on Monday over the upcoming commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
Kullu, Jan 21 (ANI): A fresh layer of snow has disrupted power, water supply and blocked the national highway in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh, causing discomfort to both tourists and residents.
London, Jan 19 (IANS) Snow and freezing conditions have led to the postponement of this weekend's sporting schedule with football and racing fixtures.
Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) Heavy snowfall continued to disrupt life for the third day Saturday, a day after two army troopers died of asphyxiation in their bunker near the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector in the Valley.
Anantnag, Jan 18 (ANI): The vehicular movement on the 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-1A) remained suspended after heavy snowfall on Friday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded amid chaos and traffic bottlenecks.
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Asian power equipment major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) will be accorded Maharatna status with the Committee of Secretaries clearing the proposal, Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel Wednesday.
