GAIL Information on fire incident in Delhi
16 01 2015
New Delhi, January 16, 2015. There was an incident of fire on
the DESU – Maruti pipeline of GAIL (India) Limited near Venkateswara
College, Dhaulakuan, New Delhi around 9.45 a.m. today. The incident
occurred due to a third party drilling activity without prior permission
taken by the agency from GAIL, in spite of the pipeline warning
markers located in close proximity to the site .
Immediately on receiving the information, GAIL’s pipeline sectionizing valves were closed by remote operation from the regional control room. With the support of Delhi Fire services and IGL Fire Tenders, the fire was extinguished by 11.10 a.m. The Army Supply Corps located in the vicinity also rendered support. There have been no casualties. However, the fire damaged a couple of vehicles parked nearby.
Mr. B C Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL and Dr. Ashutosh Karnatak, Director (Projects), GAIL immediately rushed to the spot and took immediate control of the situation. Site engineers, safety personnel of GAIL and IGL and GAIL Emergency Response Vehicle also reached the site.
Because of the incident, some CNG stations of IGL may get affected temporarily and efforts are being made to restore gas supply at the earliest. Restoration work of the pipeline has already started.
Immediately on receiving the information, GAIL’s pipeline sectionizing valves were closed by remote operation from the regional control room. With the support of Delhi Fire services and IGL Fire Tenders, the fire was extinguished by 11.10 a.m. The Army Supply Corps located in the vicinity also rendered support. There have been no casualties. However, the fire damaged a couple of vehicles parked nearby.
Mr. B C Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL and Dr. Ashutosh Karnatak, Director (Projects), GAIL immediately rushed to the spot and took immediate control of the situation. Site engineers, safety personnel of GAIL and IGL and GAIL Emergency Response Vehicle also reached the site.
Because of the incident, some CNG stations of IGL may get affected temporarily and efforts are being made to restore gas supply at the earliest. Restoration work of the pipeline has already started.
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Lawson, Faried lead Nuggets past Mavericks, 114-107
DENVER : The Denver Nuggets escaped with Mavericks star Dirk
Nowitzki sitting out Wednesday night. They know they will have to deal
with the former MVP when they meet again Friday night in Dallas.
Ty Lawson had 29 points and 12 assists and the Nuggets beat the slumping Dallas Mavericks 114-107.
Kenneth Faried scored four of his 22 points down the stretch and
grabbed 14 rebounds to help the Nuggets run their winning streak to
five.
The next one is against the Mavericks in Dallas against some rested
stars. Dallas coach Rick Carlisle gave three of his best players the
night off after an overtime victory Tuesday night in Sacramento.
Tyson Chandler and Rajon Rondo, as well as Nowitzki, rested while
Raymond Felton, Richard Jefferson and Greg Smith started. It was the
first starts for Felton and Smith.
The starters struggled for much of the night, leaving the bench to
keep the Mavericks in the game. The Dallas reserves scored 62 points,
led by J.J. Barea with a season-high 17.
Richard Jefferson scored 16 points for Dallas, which has lost three of four.
The Nuggets, like Dallas, had only
10 available players after Tuesday’s trade that sent guard Nate Robinson
to Boston for Jameer Nelson. Lawson played all but 3:37 of the game to
help get Denver (18-20) closer to .500.
Denver took control of the game early in the third quarter. After
Parsons’ 3-pointer made it 61-55 the Nuggets scored 13 straight points
to take a 74-55 lead midway through the period.
Dallas got within eight after a 12-1 run but Denver led 90-78 going into the fourth.
Warriors beat short-handed Heat 104-89 for 8th straight win
OAKLAND: Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has nothing but “good problems” right now.
It’s the beginning of the dog days of the NBA season, he said,
those few weeks before the All-Star break when the newness of the
schedule has worn off and players begin to physically and emotionally
tire. And despite more lapses than he’d like, Kerr’s team just keeps on
winning – and usually by a lot.
The NBA-leading Warriors continued their latest roll Wednesday
night, overwhelming the undermanned Miami Heat 104-89 for their eighth
straight victory. Golden State (31-5) has won by an average of 19.8
points during its current streak.
With a strained left hamstring sidelining Heat star Dwyane Wade,
the Warriors mowed down Miami the way they have most opponents recently.
Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points,
and Klay Thompson scored 19 to help the Warriors build a 19-point lead
in the second quarter. They responded every time Miami moved close,
winning their 15th consecutive home game, tying the longest streak since
the franchise moved West before the 1962-63 season.
Chris Bosh had 26 points and seven
rebounds but couldn’t carry the Heat alone. Luol Deng added 19 points,
and Hassan Whiteside had 10 points and 12 rebounds in his first start
for Miami.
Wade left with the hamstring injury in the first half of the Heat’s
win at the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The team said he is
“day to day.”
Miami’s victories at the Lakers and Clippers in a three-day span
marked the first time since Nov. 23 the Heat had won two straight – a
stunning span of 24 games for the four-time defending Eastern Conference
champions, who are still adjusting to life without LeBron James.
A night later in Northern California, the Warriors wore down the
depleted Heat (17-22) behind a familiar formula: smothering defense,
pushing the pace in transition and finishing on the other end – often
from long range.
Curry and Thompson got Golden State off to a strong start behind
their potent 3-point shooting, and the second unit helped stretch the
lead to 19 points in the second quarter. The Warriors led 55-38 at the
half.
Miami moved within single digits in the third and fourth quarters,
but in routine fashion, the Warriors quickly pulled away each time
behind a big burst.
Curry shot 11 for 19 from the floor, including 7 of 10 from beyond
the arc. Reserves Andre Iguodala and Leandro Barbosa each scored nine
points for Golden State.
Pierce’s 22 points lead Wizards over Rose, Bulls, 105-99
CHICAGO: For all the talk about LeBron James going home and Derrick
Rose returning, the Washington Wizards were easy to overlook at the
start of the season.
Not anymore.
Paul Pierce had 22 points and the Washington Wizards beat the
Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Wednesday night, despite Derrick Rose’s
season-high 32.
John Wall scored 10 of his 21 in the fourth quarter. Bradley Beal
added 17, and the Wizards knocked off the Central division leaders for
the second time in six days.
They did it on the road this time after winning at home last week.
And the latest victory over the Bulls comes after the Wizards knocked
off defending champion San Antonio at home the previous night.
Those are two impressive wins by a team that’s demanding attention
after Cleveland and Chicago got most of it in the Eastern Conference at
the start of the season.
Washington trailed by as much as 11 in the first half but outscored
Chicago 32-19 in the third to take a seven-point lead to the fourth.
The Wizards hung on after Chicago pulled within one, handing the Bulls
their fourth loss in five games.
Rose was at his best right from the start, scoring 17 in the first
quarter and nailing a half-court heave at the end of the period. He hit a
season-high six 3-pointers. But the Bulls were shaky on defense again
and played the second half without Joakim Noah after he injured his
right ankle.
Taj Gibson had just dunked to pull Chicago within 83-82 when Kris
Humphries put back a vicious one-hander off a miss by Rasual Butler to
start a 12-3 run that bumped the lead back up to 10.
Pierce capped that run with a 3-pointer to make it 95-85 with just over four minutes remaining.
The Bulls were within six after Aaron Brooks nailed one from long
range. Wall answered with a 3 of his own to make it 100-91 with 2:29
left. With the win, the Wizards took out another top team after ending a
17-game losing streak to the Spurs the previous night.
Results:
San
Antonio Spurs- 98 beat Charlotte Hornets- 93, Orlando Magic- 120 beat
Houston Rockets- 113, Memphis Grizzlies- 103 beat Brooklyn Nets- 92, New
Orleans Pellicans- 105 beat Detroit Pistons- 94, Toronto Raptors-100
beat Philadelphia 76ers- 84, Washington Wizards- 105 beat Chicago Bulls-
99, Atlanta Hawks- 105 beat Boston Celtics- 91, Denver Nuggets- 114
beat Dallas Mavericks- 107, Los Angeles Clippers- 100 beat Portland
Trail Blazers- 94
Live On Sony Six
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H.S. Bramha assumes charge as Chief Election Commissioner
16 01 2015
H.S. Bramha assumes charge as Chief Election Commissioner
Jan 16,
H.S. Bramha today assumed charge as the Chief Election Commissioner of India at New Delhi. He took over from V S Sampath who demitted office yesterday. After taking charge, Mr Brahma said the Election Commission’s target is to conduct the upcoming Delhi assembly elections in a perfect manner. Mr Brahma is a 1975 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre and is a former Union Power Secretary.
H.S. Bramha today assumed charge as the Chief Election Commissioner of India at New Delhi. He took over from V S Sampath who demitted office yesterday. After taking charge, Mr Brahma said the Election Commission’s target is to conduct the upcoming Delhi assembly elections in a perfect manner. Mr Brahma is a 1975 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre and is a former Union Power Secretary.
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No interference in functioning of Film Censor Board
16 01 2015
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Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Colonel
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore today clarified that there was no coercion on
Central Board for Film Certification chairperson Leela Samson from the
Ministry in Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s film
Messenger of God. He said the Ministry has always respected decisions of
the board and has never tried to interfere in its affairs. He told
reporters in New Delhi, that final call on the film lies with Film
Certification Appellate Tribunal.Colonel Rathore also said, the ministry has not received any resignation letter from the Board’s Chairperson. He added that the entire board was appointed by the previous government and none of the members have been changed and no additional member has been put in. The Minister also clarified that the extension of the members that the chairperson is talking of has been granted to the entire board. Ms. Samson is reported to have resigned following the clearance given to the film by Film Certification Appellate Tribunal. She has alleged interference, coercion and corruption, which appeared to be directed at the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
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European Parliament adopts resolution on Italian marines; India disapproves
16 01 2015
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution asking India to allow the return of two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen. India has disapproved the European Parliament resolution on Italian marines issue. The two marines are accused of killing Indian fishermen. In the resolution, the European Parliament asked India to allow the marines to return. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Syed Akbarudddin said, the European Parliament should have been advised not to adopt the resolution. He said, the case involving the marines is sub judice and is being discussed between India and Italy. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted three months extension to the Italian marine, Massimiliano Latorre, for his stay in Italy on health grounds. The other marine, Salvatore Girone is living in the Italian Embassy in New Delhi.
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‘Vodafone Tee Walk’ is back!
16 01 2015
Press Note
‘Vodafone Tee Walk’ is back!
Seventh edition of Vodafone’s Annual Golfing tournament; to be held in
Mumbai (Jan 17), Hyderabad (Jan 18), Bengaluru (Feb 7) and Delhi (Feb 8)
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Delhi: January 16, 2015: Vodafone Business Services, the enterprise arm of Vodafone India, brings back the seventh edition of its annual golf tournament ‘Vodafone Tee Walk’ for its enterprise customers.
Vodafone Tee Walk 2015 is an 18-hole, by invitation Texas Scramble based golf tournament and will be held across four cities in India – Mumbai (January 17), Hyderabad (January 18), Bengaluru (February 7) and Delhi (February 8).
This golfing tournament which caters
mainly to corporates will witness participation from over 200 top
executives from the industry.
Vodafone Tee Walk is one of
India’s most prestigious corporate golf series that features the best
CXO golfers in the country. Four top performers of Vodafone Tee Walk
2015 will be participating in the Pro Am of India’s largest professional
golf event – The Hero Indian Open 2015.
Commenting on this popular sporting initiative, Naveen Chopra, Director – Vodafone Business Services said,“‘Vodafone
Tee Walk has set new standards in Indian corporate golfing in terms of
its format and unmatched hospitality. Vodafone Tee Walk is a premier
property for us. It allows for our customers to unplug and unwind over
the game. We also get to host them at some of the country’s most
pedigreed courses and strengthen our relationships.”
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China to launch construction of 5 new nuclear reactors
16 01 2015
China will launch the construction of at least five new nuclear reactors with a total capacity of more than five gigawatts in 2015, as reported by Bloomberg. The Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Nuclear Society Shen Lixin told journalists yesterday in Beijing that currently China has 22 reactors in operation and 26 under construction. In 2014, China launched the construction of five reactors and in 2015 Beijing is likely to keep up the pace of construction.
According to the World Nuclear Association, in 2014 four new reactors began operating in the Chinese provinces of Fujian, Liaoning and Guangdong. The 2015 reactor construction goals are in line with country’s aim to triple its atomic energy capacity to at least 58 gigawatts by 2020, in order to decrease severe air pollution caused by coal fired plants. China conducted a complete review of its nuclear energy policy after Japan was hit by the Fukushima disaster in March 2011.
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APGDC, GDF SUEZ, Shell and GAIL sign MOUs
16 01 2015
APGDC, GDF SUEZ, Shell and GAIL sign MOUs for the floating LNG terminal in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi, January 16, 2015 – Andhra Pradesh Gas Distribution
Corporation (APGDC), GDF SUEZ, Shell and GAIL announced that they have
signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for a floating
LNG terminal in Kakinada Deep Water Seaport in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Both MOUs were signed in the presence of Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu,
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju,
Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan,
Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum and
Natural Gas and Shri Y. S. Chowdary, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for
Science & Technology and Earth Sciences.
The first MOU is between APGDC, GDF SUEZ and Shell and supports the development of the terminal. APGDC (a JV company between the Government of AP and GAIL), GDF SUEZ and Shell will have 48%, 26% and 26% equity in the project respectively.
The second MOU is between GAIL, GDF SUEZ and Shell and covers both the sourcing of LNG and the marketing of the regasified LNG from the terminal. GAIL, GDF SUEZ and Shell will have 48%, 26% and 26% equity in the project respectively.
The Kakinada LNG terminal will use a state-of-the-art Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) with a peak capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) with the provision to double the capacity. The proposed terminal will use high-end technology and will be one of the first of its kind in India. The Kakinada port was found suitable for a project of this nature owing to its availability of a natural break-water in the Hope Island – a barrier that protects against the impact of high seas.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N Chandrababu Naidu who was witness to the MOU signing said, “I am fully committed to the project and am sure that these domestic and international partners who have come together under this MOU will bring the best expertise, technology and speediness from all over the world to complete the project within 18 months.
About the Kakinada LNG Terminal, he described it as a great opportunity in the development of a project that shall ensure continuous availability of Natural gas. In many countries FSRU based LNG project is the fastest and most cost-effective way to secure energy supply while bolstering the fight against climate change and air pollution. He pointed out that gas is the way to go as it dovetails world’s concerns about climate change. Considering the state and country’s need for energy, Shri Naidu stated that opportunities for scaling up are huge. The Chief Minister also suggested that building such partnerships is important to develop projects with advanced technological capabilities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Mr Dharmendra Pradhan said, “This project would be a significant boost to our economic churning and development. Such big infrastructure projects will become the beneficiary of two strong leaders both at the centre and state who are committed to support such large projects”.
Speaking on the development, Mr. B C Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL (India) Limited said that “This is first of its kind LNG Terminal in India and would prove to be an important infrastructure for import of LNG on the eastern coast. Natural Gas is emerging as a significant fuel for economic development of the country and this FSRU based LNG Terminal will surely play a far reaching role in making natural gas available to various consumers in industrial, commercial and domestic sectors.”
Speaking about the project, Dr. Yasmine Hilton, Chairman, Shell Companies in India, said, “Shell is pleased to contribute to this opportunity with our partners as a LNG terminal in Andhra Pradesh will help meet the energy demand in the region. Natural gas is uniquely positioned to help meet energy and environmental challenges and we are encouraged by the State’s commitment to the project. We are grateful to the Chief Minister for taking this initiative forward.”
Mr. Lucas Hautvast, CEO & President of GDF SUEZ Energy South Asia, Middle East & Africa, said, “GDF SUEZ, as one of the key stakeholders and strategic investors in Petronet LNG – the owner of India’s first LNG terminal – has a long history in the country. Soon after its acquisition of a majority stake in the 1,000 MW Meenakshi coal-fired power project near Krishnapatnam port, the participation in the Kakinada LNG project confirms GDF SUEZ’s confidence in the Indian energy growth potential. We are excited to be part of the energy infrastructure development story that is taking shape in Andhra Pradesh and are proud to bring our experience in floating LNG to India for this first East coast terminal. We look forward to working with such prestigious partners as APGDC, GAIL and Shell to bring this project to fruition.”
NOTES TO EDITORS
About APGDC
APGDC has been established as a Joint Venture Company by GoAP (Government of Andhra Pradesh) and GAIL Gas Ltd., with 50% equity each.
The objective of the APGDC is to establish the regional gas pipeline distribution network and to develop city gas distribution in various major cities within the State of Andhra Pradesh and to develop infrastructure for import of Natural Gas in the eastern coast, to make the State of Andhra Pradesh a gas driven economy.
APGDC has been authorized by the regulator M/s PNGRB to lay, build, operate and expand cross country natural gas pipeline from Kakinada to Srikakulam having length of 301 Km for the mainline. The pipeline will cover 4 districts of Andhra Pradesh namely East Godavari, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam. APGDC is also in the process of obtaining authorisation to lay further pipelines within the state of AP and confident of further expansion in their activities.
About GAIL (India) Limited
GAIL (India) Limited is India’s largest natural gas company having a market share of over 75% in natural gas transmission. Apart from natural gas transmission, distribution and processing, the Company has diversified business interests in LPG transmission, petrochemicals, city gas projects and Exploration and Production activities. The Company has presence in Egypt and China through city gas projects and in Myanmar in E & P. GAIL has recently acquired its first shale gas assets in the USA through its wholly owned US subsidiary GAIL Global (USA) Inc. The subsidiary company has executed definitive agreements with Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. based in Houston, Texas, to enter into an unincorporated joint venture, under which GAIL Global (USA) Inc. will acquire a 20% interest in Carrizo’s Eagle Ford Shale acreage position. GAIL has set up a wholly- owned subsidiary company viz. GAIL Global (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
The Company recorded a Turnover of Rs. 57,245 crore (US $ 9.5 billion approx.) and Profit After Tax of Rs. 4,375 crore (US $ 730 million approx.) in the year 2013-14.
GAIL owns and operates around 11,000 Km of high pressure cross country natural gas pipeline network and can handle 210 MMSCMD and is in the process of significantly increasing its pipeline network to reach every part of India. Within the next two to three years, GAIL will have a pan-India natural pipeline infrastructure spanning over 14,500 km and can handle volumes over 300 MMSCMD GAIL is the owners’ Operator of the 5 MMTPA LNG Terminal of RGPPL at Dabhol in Western Coast of India and spread a huge network of pipeline network to take natural gas to customers across the country.
About Royal Dutch Shell
Shell is the leading international oil company (IOC) for integrated gas, which comprises LNG and GTL. We hold the largest equity share of LNG capacity among IOCs. Floating LNG is the latest in a line of Shell achievements in developing new technologies for the oil and gas industry, reinforcing our leadership in technology and innovation that adds value. We have been developing GTL technology since the 1970s, and built the world’s first commercial GTL plant in Bintulu, Malaysia in 1993. Since then, we have continued to build on our expertise. In 2011, we started production at the world’s largest GTL plant, Pearl, in Qatar.
Shell is one of the largest and most diversified international investors in India’s energy sector. It is the only global major to have a fuel retail license in India. Besides being a major private sector supplier of crude, products, chemicals and technology to public/private sector oil companies, Shell also has key interests in lubricants, bitumen and aviation and marine products while operating an LNG receiving and re-gasification terminal, as well as a significant technology centre and a financial business services centre. India has been a focus country for investments from the global Shell Foundation, which has already invested over USD 10 million to date impacting more than 2 million people.
About GDF SUEZ
GDF SUEZ develops its businesses (power, natural gas, energy services) around a model based on responsible growth to take up today’s major energy and environmental challenges: meeting energy needs, ensuring the security of supply, fighting against climate change and maximizing the use of resources. The Group provides highly efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas-supply sources, flexible and low-emission power generation as well as unique expertise in four key sectors: independent power production, liquefied natural gas, renewable energy and energy efficiency services.
In India, GDF SUEZ is present in the electricity and gas value chains, with existing investments in LNG, Power generation, and Infrastructure/Engineering services, and has recently opened its South Asia development office in the National Capital Region of New Delhi.
GDF SUEZ employs 147,400 people worldwide and achieved revenues of €81.3 billion in 2013. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges and is represented in the main international indices: CAC 40, BEL 20, DJ Euro Stoxx 50, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe and Euronext Vigeo (World 120, Eurozone 120, Europe 120 and France 20).
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The first MOU is between APGDC, GDF SUEZ and Shell and supports the development of the terminal. APGDC (a JV company between the Government of AP and GAIL), GDF SUEZ and Shell will have 48%, 26% and 26% equity in the project respectively.
The second MOU is between GAIL, GDF SUEZ and Shell and covers both the sourcing of LNG and the marketing of the regasified LNG from the terminal. GAIL, GDF SUEZ and Shell will have 48%, 26% and 26% equity in the project respectively.
The Kakinada LNG terminal will use a state-of-the-art Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) with a peak capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) with the provision to double the capacity. The proposed terminal will use high-end technology and will be one of the first of its kind in India. The Kakinada port was found suitable for a project of this nature owing to its availability of a natural break-water in the Hope Island – a barrier that protects against the impact of high seas.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N Chandrababu Naidu who was witness to the MOU signing said, “I am fully committed to the project and am sure that these domestic and international partners who have come together under this MOU will bring the best expertise, technology and speediness from all over the world to complete the project within 18 months.
About the Kakinada LNG Terminal, he described it as a great opportunity in the development of a project that shall ensure continuous availability of Natural gas. In many countries FSRU based LNG project is the fastest and most cost-effective way to secure energy supply while bolstering the fight against climate change and air pollution. He pointed out that gas is the way to go as it dovetails world’s concerns about climate change. Considering the state and country’s need for energy, Shri Naidu stated that opportunities for scaling up are huge. The Chief Minister also suggested that building such partnerships is important to develop projects with advanced technological capabilities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Mr Dharmendra Pradhan said, “This project would be a significant boost to our economic churning and development. Such big infrastructure projects will become the beneficiary of two strong leaders both at the centre and state who are committed to support such large projects”.
Speaking on the development, Mr. B C Tripathi, Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL (India) Limited said that “This is first of its kind LNG Terminal in India and would prove to be an important infrastructure for import of LNG on the eastern coast. Natural Gas is emerging as a significant fuel for economic development of the country and this FSRU based LNG Terminal will surely play a far reaching role in making natural gas available to various consumers in industrial, commercial and domestic sectors.”
Speaking about the project, Dr. Yasmine Hilton, Chairman, Shell Companies in India, said, “Shell is pleased to contribute to this opportunity with our partners as a LNG terminal in Andhra Pradesh will help meet the energy demand in the region. Natural gas is uniquely positioned to help meet energy and environmental challenges and we are encouraged by the State’s commitment to the project. We are grateful to the Chief Minister for taking this initiative forward.”
Mr. Lucas Hautvast, CEO & President of GDF SUEZ Energy South Asia, Middle East & Africa, said, “GDF SUEZ, as one of the key stakeholders and strategic investors in Petronet LNG – the owner of India’s first LNG terminal – has a long history in the country. Soon after its acquisition of a majority stake in the 1,000 MW Meenakshi coal-fired power project near Krishnapatnam port, the participation in the Kakinada LNG project confirms GDF SUEZ’s confidence in the Indian energy growth potential. We are excited to be part of the energy infrastructure development story that is taking shape in Andhra Pradesh and are proud to bring our experience in floating LNG to India for this first East coast terminal. We look forward to working with such prestigious partners as APGDC, GAIL and Shell to bring this project to fruition.”
NOTES TO EDITORS
About APGDC
APGDC has been established as a Joint Venture Company by GoAP (Government of Andhra Pradesh) and GAIL Gas Ltd., with 50% equity each.
The objective of the APGDC is to establish the regional gas pipeline distribution network and to develop city gas distribution in various major cities within the State of Andhra Pradesh and to develop infrastructure for import of Natural Gas in the eastern coast, to make the State of Andhra Pradesh a gas driven economy.
APGDC has been authorized by the regulator M/s PNGRB to lay, build, operate and expand cross country natural gas pipeline from Kakinada to Srikakulam having length of 301 Km for the mainline. The pipeline will cover 4 districts of Andhra Pradesh namely East Godavari, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam. APGDC is also in the process of obtaining authorisation to lay further pipelines within the state of AP and confident of further expansion in their activities.
About GAIL (India) Limited
GAIL (India) Limited is India’s largest natural gas company having a market share of over 75% in natural gas transmission. Apart from natural gas transmission, distribution and processing, the Company has diversified business interests in LPG transmission, petrochemicals, city gas projects and Exploration and Production activities. The Company has presence in Egypt and China through city gas projects and in Myanmar in E & P. GAIL has recently acquired its first shale gas assets in the USA through its wholly owned US subsidiary GAIL Global (USA) Inc. The subsidiary company has executed definitive agreements with Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. based in Houston, Texas, to enter into an unincorporated joint venture, under which GAIL Global (USA) Inc. will acquire a 20% interest in Carrizo’s Eagle Ford Shale acreage position. GAIL has set up a wholly- owned subsidiary company viz. GAIL Global (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
The Company recorded a Turnover of Rs. 57,245 crore (US $ 9.5 billion approx.) and Profit After Tax of Rs. 4,375 crore (US $ 730 million approx.) in the year 2013-14.
GAIL owns and operates around 11,000 Km of high pressure cross country natural gas pipeline network and can handle 210 MMSCMD and is in the process of significantly increasing its pipeline network to reach every part of India. Within the next two to three years, GAIL will have a pan-India natural pipeline infrastructure spanning over 14,500 km and can handle volumes over 300 MMSCMD GAIL is the owners’ Operator of the 5 MMTPA LNG Terminal of RGPPL at Dabhol in Western Coast of India and spread a huge network of pipeline network to take natural gas to customers across the country.
About Royal Dutch Shell
Shell is the leading international oil company (IOC) for integrated gas, which comprises LNG and GTL. We hold the largest equity share of LNG capacity among IOCs. Floating LNG is the latest in a line of Shell achievements in developing new technologies for the oil and gas industry, reinforcing our leadership in technology and innovation that adds value. We have been developing GTL technology since the 1970s, and built the world’s first commercial GTL plant in Bintulu, Malaysia in 1993. Since then, we have continued to build on our expertise. In 2011, we started production at the world’s largest GTL plant, Pearl, in Qatar.
Shell is one of the largest and most diversified international investors in India’s energy sector. It is the only global major to have a fuel retail license in India. Besides being a major private sector supplier of crude, products, chemicals and technology to public/private sector oil companies, Shell also has key interests in lubricants, bitumen and aviation and marine products while operating an LNG receiving and re-gasification terminal, as well as a significant technology centre and a financial business services centre. India has been a focus country for investments from the global Shell Foundation, which has already invested over USD 10 million to date impacting more than 2 million people.
About GDF SUEZ
GDF SUEZ develops its businesses (power, natural gas, energy services) around a model based on responsible growth to take up today’s major energy and environmental challenges: meeting energy needs, ensuring the security of supply, fighting against climate change and maximizing the use of resources. The Group provides highly efficient and innovative solutions to individuals, cities and businesses by relying on diversified gas-supply sources, flexible and low-emission power generation as well as unique expertise in four key sectors: independent power production, liquefied natural gas, renewable energy and energy efficiency services.
In India, GDF SUEZ is present in the electricity and gas value chains, with existing investments in LNG, Power generation, and Infrastructure/Engineering services, and has recently opened its South Asia development office in the National Capital Region of New Delhi.
GDF SUEZ employs 147,400 people worldwide and achieved revenues of €81.3 billion in 2013. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges and is represented in the main international indices: CAC 40, BEL 20, DJ Euro Stoxx 50, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe and Euronext Vigeo (World 120, Eurozone 120, Europe 120 and France 20).
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Belgian police kill 2 in raid on suspected Islamists
16 01 2015
Belgian police have killed two men who opened fire on them during one of about a dozen raids against an Islamist group that federal prosecutors said was about to launch terrorist attacks on a grand scale. Coming a week after Islamist gunmen killed 17 people in Paris, the incident heightened fears across Europe of young local Muslims returning radicalised from Syria. But prosecutor said the Belgian probe had been under way before the January 7 attack on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. A third man was detained in the eastern city of Verviers, where police commandos ran into a hail of gunfire after trying to gain entry to an apartment above a town centre bakery. All three suspects were citizens of Belgium, which has one of the biggest concentrations of European Islamists fighting in Syria.
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Datsun Go+ Compact Family Wagon launched
16 01 2015
Datsun Go+ Compact Family Wagon launched at INR 3.79 lakh
· Datsun GO+ is India’s first sub-4 meter Compact MPV
· Datsun GO+ will be offered in four variants – D, D1, A & T and five colour options
· Range topping T variant to come with electronic power steering, front power windows and first in segment Mobile Docking Station
Delhi, India (January 16, 2015):
Datsun India is opening up a whole new world of ‘more’ for Indian car
buyers with the launch of Datsun GO+. Datsun’s second offering for
India, new Datsun GO+ is a sub-4 meter Compact Family Wagon with a spacious interior and flexible three-row seating. The Datsun GO+ is a clean sheet design that not only sets new standards, but also creates its own market segment – Compact MPV.
The Datsun GO+ range will be priced
competitively starting at Rs. 3.79 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi and will be
available across Nissan and Datsun exclusive showrooms in India.
Details of the prices are as follows:
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Datsun GO+ D
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INR 3.79 lakh
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Datsun GO+ D1
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INR 3.82 lakh
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INR 4.15 lakh
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INR 4.61 lakh
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Guillaume Sicard, President–Nissan India Operations, said,
“The Datsun GO+ is our effort in recognizing the needs of evolving
Indians who are always seeking for more. This compact family wagon
ensures just that – more comfort, flexibility and practicality. All this
is packaged in a stylish and distinctive body style and backed by
Nissan’s technological expertise. With this product, we are not only
committed to deliver more value to our customers, but also a superior
ownership experience to boost their lifestyle.”
Speaking at the occasion, Arun Malhotra, Managing Director –
Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Datsun GO+ is the second model in
Datsun’s Indian line up and delivers on our promise of making motoring
more accessible and more attractive for Indian customers. This new model
will not only help them realize their dream of car ownership but also
open up new possibilities.”
“Being India’s first Compact MPV,
the Datsun GO+ breaks the traditional approach, which also reflects in
our ‘Nayi Parampara’ campaign. The Datsun GO+ offers flexible seating
options and extra luggage space to modern car buyers while still being
under 4 meters in length”, he added.
With an all-new
and distinctive design language, Datsun GO+ has been carefully crafted
to reflect the freshness and direction of the 21stcentury Datsun brand. Unique
to its core, the Datsun GO+ adopts extended squared-off estate car
styling, allowing it to accommodate a third row of seats and added
luggage space – another first in the Sub–4 meter segment.
A class-leading boot space of 347
litres, with the third row folded, adds to Datsun GO+’s list of best in
class features. This modern compact family wagon is conceptualized to
offer best-in-class roominess and a superior driving experience in terms of performance, quality and fuel efficiency.
It offers first-in-segment
features such as fatigue reducing front seats with Spinal support,
Smart Meter with optimum gear shift indicators and digital trip
computer, Follow Me Home headlamps, Intelligent speed sensitive Wipers
with Teardrop function, connected front seats and ventilated front disc
brakes. Adding convenience to the cabin is the unique Mobile Docking
Station (MDS) available in the Datsun GO+ T variant.
The Datsun GO+ is
equipped with a compact, modern and highly efficient 1.2-litre,
three-cylinder engine which delivers 68PS and 104Nm. The Datsun GO+ also
boasts best in class fuel economy of 20.6km/l and the lowest Total Cost
of Ownership (TCO) amongst its competitors.
The Datsun GO+ colour palette will feature 5 colours – Red, Gold, White, Silver & Bronze Grey. Datsun GO+ will come with a two
year / unlimited kilometers warranty. Another segment first is an
optional extended warranty for additional two years that covers
unlimited kilometers.
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About Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
Nissan
Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor
Co. Ltd. Japan. The company was incorporated in 2005 and offers
innovative and exciting products across hatchback, MUV, SUV and sedan
segments in India. Nissan together with its global alliance partner
Renault set up a manufacturing plant and a Research & Development
Centre near Chennai. Nissan in India has a portfolio of two brands,
Nissan and Datsun. For more information, visit www.nissan.in.
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Hundreds flee following fresh clashes in Myanmar
16 01 2015
Hundreds flee following fresh clashes in Myanmar
Myanmar, hundreds of villagers fled their homes in northern Myanmar’s war torn Kachin state as fresh clashes erupted between rebels and government troops after a local politician was briefly taken hostage. The army launched new attacks against ethnic Kachin rebels before dawn in Hpakant township after government backed media said the Kachin Independence Army took the State Transport Minister Kamann Du Naw and three policemen hostage. The Minister was released soon after but the police officers were still being held. An activist said yesterday that around 800 people from three different villages in Hpakant have fled their homes to escape the fighting and taking shelter in monasteries and churches.
Myanmar, hundreds of villagers fled their homes in northern Myanmar’s war torn Kachin state as fresh clashes erupted between rebels and government troops after a local politician was briefly taken hostage. The army launched new attacks against ethnic Kachin rebels before dawn in Hpakant township after government backed media said the Kachin Independence Army took the State Transport Minister Kamann Du Naw and three policemen hostage. The Minister was released soon after but the police officers were still being held. An activist said yesterday that around 800 people from three different villages in Hpakant have fled their homes to escape the fighting and taking shelter in monasteries and churches.
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AIRASIA INDONESIA FLIGHT QZ 8501 UPDATE AS PER 15 JANUARY 2015 21:00 HRS
16 01 2015
AIRASIA INDONESIA FLIGHT QZ 8501 UPDATE
AS PER 15 JANUARY 2015 21:00 HRS LT (GMT+7)
SURABAYA, 15TH JANUARY 2015 – The search
and rescue (SAR) operations led by The National Search and Rescue
Agency (BASARNAS) Republic of Indonesia resumed search and recovery
operations in the primary search area today.
SAR vessels, helicopters and sea
divers were mobilized around the primary focus area today to observe the
seafloor prior to the passengers and wreckage recovery as it was
suspected that more passengers are likely trapped under the wreckage.
However, there are no additional recoveries reported today.
The two passengers remains which
were recovered yesterday (14/01) are still in Kota Baru, South Borneo
and will be flown to Surabaya (Bhayangkara Hospital) for identification
purposes.
The Disaster Victim Identification Police Department Republic of Indonesia (DVI POLRI) announced that one passenger has been identified as: Cindy Clarissa Soetjipto (female). AirAsia Indonesia officially handed over the passenger remains to the family this afternoon.
To date, BASARNAS has confirmed to have recovered a total of 50 remains of which 39 remains have been identified by DVI POLRI, 9 remains are still being identified and 2 remains have yet arrived at Bhayangkara Hospital.
AirAsia Indonesia would like to take
this opportunity to urge the public seeking progress on the search and
evacuation and identification process of QZ 8501 passengers to refer
solely to official information from BASARNAS and DVI POLRI.
You may also obtain substantiated information only from authorised AirAsia social media accounts: Facebook (www.facebook.com/AirAsia) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/AirAsia)
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and friends of our passengers and colleagues on board QZ 8501.
Note to Editors: We
ask that members of the news media do not call the AirAsia Emergency
Call Centre, as this line is reserved for family members seeking
information about those who may have been on board.
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Global News
16 01 2015Pope Francis urges Philippine authorities to reject corruption
Pope Francis has called for authorities in the Philippines to
reject corruption and urged them to work to end the country’s
“scandalous” poverty. On his first full day in Asia’s largest Catholic
nation, an unprecedented level of security prevented the pope from
walking among the crowds as he typically likes to do, AP reported. In a
speech to President Benigno Aquino III and other officials in the
presidential palace, Francis said that more than ever, political leaders
must be “outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.”
Warring factions agree on ‘agenda’ for Libyan unity govt
Libya’s warring factions have agreed on an “agenda” to form a unity
government, AFP reported, citing UN officials. After two days of
UN-brokered talks in Geneva, the participants agreed “on an agenda
that includes reaching a political agreement to form a consensual
national unity government and the necessary security arrangements to end
the fighting,” a statement read.
China arrests 60,500 in drug sweep
Police in China have arrested 60,500 people for drug-related crimes
and seized 11.14 metric tons of narcotics in a vast sweep, Reuters
said. Authorities handled 52,800 drug crime cases from late September to
December during a campaign dubbed “Ban drugs in hundreds of cities,”
according to a report by Xinhua news agency. The campaign will last
until April. Around 180,000 drug users had been punished by
mid-December.
07:49
German police raid suspected Islamist cells in Berlin, 1 arrested
German police officers raided suspected Islamist cells in
and around Berlin early Friday. An alleged leader of a group planning
to carry out an attack in Syria was arrested, AFP reported. The man, 41,
of Turkish origin, is suspected of “leading an Islamist extremist group made up of Turkish and Russian nationals from Chechnya and Dagestan,” police said. There is no indication that the group was preparing attacks inside Germany.
Ebola crisis has ‘passed the tipping point’ – UN envoy
The Ebola crisis has “passed the tipping point,” AFP quoted the UN
special envoy as saying. UN Ebola coordinator David Nabarro cited fresh
data from the World Health Organization showing that all three
hardest-hit countries in West Africa had registered the lowest weekly
tally of new cases in months. Liberia reported its lowest weekly number
of new cases since early June. Guinea and Sierra Leone both saw the
fewest new cases since August. There is now a reasonable chance the
deadly outbreak could end quickly, Nabarro said.
2 Italian women abducted in Syria released, return to Rome
Two Italian aid workers abducted in northern Syria last summer
arrived in Rome on Friday, a day after they were released, AFP reported.
Greta Ramelli, 20, and Vanessa Marzullo, 21, were welcomed by Foreign
Minister Paolo Gentiloni after their flight from Turkey landed at
Ciampino military airport near the Italian capital at 0300 GMT. The
women from Lombardy disappeared on July 31 near Aleppo in northern Syria
three days after they arrived from Turkey
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H.E Mr. Jan Mládek of the Czech Republic visiting India
15 01 2015
Czech Minister of Trade and Industry H.E Mr. Jan Mládek
of the Czech Republic will be visiting India and Nepal between January
28 to January 30, 2015, together with representatives of Chamber of
Commerce of the Czech Republic and prominent Czech business.
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Make Railways Better
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so as to mitigate theft in Railways and entire Rail infr put under
continuous surveillance by RPF by upgrading RPF as important force
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Delhi BJP President & Gen. Secretary Petty BSES Contractors
15 01 2015
Satish Upadhyay and his General Secretary from the party immediately.
It was Impossible for BSES to install FAST METERS without the services
of Satish Upadhyay and Anil Ashish Sood – Meters are Tested after
Installation but they didn’t disclose the FEATURES installed in the
Meters to Run Fast.
1. All Meters were set to run around 3% fast at all times.
2. All Meters were Programmed to Capture Return Current in case of
common Neutral between two meters.
3. All Meters had Software to Run Meters Fast – Technology Defined in
General Electric Patents abused by BSES.
Within 2-3 months of Takeover by BSES in July2002 all Electricity
Meters were Test Checked by Companies like the one owned by Satish
Upadhyay – meters even 1% Slow Were Replaced Immediately – 17% Fast
were not.
Most meters were needlessly replaced 2-4 Times – Good
Electro-Mechanical Meters were replaced by L&T Meters and then by
Chinese / Indian Computerized Meters.
Purchase of Meters needlessly in itself is Rs.1000 Crore Scam and Fast
Meters in last 12.5 years Caused Rs.12,500 Crores Scam to Consumers.
Satish Upadhyay responsible for Meters installation was also INVOLVED
IN FABRICATED THEFT CASES – BSES didn’t account for Load Factor which
is 11%. For example a Consumer with 10KW Load would have 1.1KW average
load.
Over 1,00,000 Fabricated Cases were registered and many times more
were SIMPLE EXTORTIONS. This too is Rs.1000 Crores Direct Loss to
Consumers – and many times more for Extortions.
Since 2002 I have made Petitions to PMO regarding LOOT of BSES & NDPL.
Delhi BJP has Sabotaged LED & SolarPV Programs.
Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS
Y-77, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, India. Ph; 091- 9718280435, 9650421857
It was Impossible for BSES to install FAST METERS without the services
of Satish Upadhyay and Anil Ashish Sood – Meters are Tested after
Installation but they didn’t disclose the FEATURES installed in the
Meters to Run Fast.
1. All Meters were set to run around 3% fast at all times.
2. All Meters were Programmed to Capture Return Current in case of
common Neutral between two meters.
3. All Meters had Software to Run Meters Fast – Technology Defined in
General Electric Patents abused by BSES.
Within 2-3 months of Takeover by BSES in July2002 all Electricity
Meters were Test Checked by Companies like the one owned by Satish
Upadhyay – meters even 1% Slow Were Replaced Immediately – 17% Fast
were not.
Most meters were needlessly replaced 2-4 Times – Good
Electro-Mechanical Meters were replaced by L&T Meters and then by
Chinese / Indian Computerized Meters.
Purchase of Meters needlessly in itself is Rs.1000 Crore Scam and Fast
Meters in last 12.5 years Caused Rs.12,500 Crores Scam to Consumers.
Satish Upadhyay responsible for Meters installation was also INVOLVED
IN FABRICATED THEFT CASES – BSES didn’t account for Load Factor which
is 11%. For example a Consumer with 10KW Load would have 1.1KW average
load.
Over 1,00,000 Fabricated Cases were registered and many times more
were SIMPLE EXTORTIONS. This too is Rs.1000 Crores Direct Loss to
Consumers – and many times more for Extortions.
Since 2002 I have made Petitions to PMO regarding LOOT of BSES & NDPL.
Delhi BJP has Sabotaged LED & SolarPV Programs.
Ravinder Singh, Inventor & Consultant, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROJECTS
Y-77, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, India. Ph; 091- 9718280435, 9650421857
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#4: UBA All India Inter University Basketball Tournament for Men Day 3
15 01 2015
#4: UBA All India Inter University Basketball Tournament for Men
Day 3 and Day 2 Evening- Bengaluru wins thriller against Punjab, Hosts
Sathyabama stays undefeated
Gopalakrishnan R & Vishnu Ravi Shankar, Chennai, 13th- 14th January 2015: In an exciting series of morning games, a full strength Jain University, Bengaluru team which was seeded 4th from the South Zone, upset North Zone’s no. 1 side Punjab University, Chandigarh 99-97. Earlier on the same court, Jamia Millia Delhi continued its deceptive winning streak beating MG Kasi Vidya Peet University, Varanasi in a must win match.
Jain University, Bengaluru trailed by double digits early in the fourth quarter before its point guard Vinoth drained back to back threes that brought his team within one possession. Two quick fast break opportunities followed, and that coupled with Punjab missing some clutch freethrows meant that Bengaluru side went through to the quarterfinals as the top seeded team from Pool A.
In the other close morning match, GNDU Amritsar beat Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 81-65 to force a triple tie in Pool C between Bharati Vidya Peet University, Pune, GNDU and Bharathiar. It remains to be seen which two out of these three teams will go through to the knockout stages.
The home team, Sathyabama University faced a formidable opponent in Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur yesterday evening. The game was an up-and-down battle in the first half that saw four lead changes. Both teams were sloppy throughout the game with a similar number of turnovers, but Sathyabama’s superior rebounding advantage (43-19 in team rebounds) carried them through to victory. Sathyabama’s point guard, Arun Prashanth led from the front with 23 points and 4 assists in the game, while Sathyabama’s centre, Rakesh had a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Kiranpal S. from the Raipur team shooting lights out from beyond the 3-point line and scoring a game-high 35 points, it was not enough as Sathyabama maintained their lead in the second half and hung on for the win.
In the matches held on the outdoor courts yesterday, the top seed from the North Zone, Punjab University, Chandigarh picked up their second win of the tournament with a comfortable 65-48 victory against the team from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal on the basis of a balanced scoring attack. The other game was between GNDU, Amritsar and the fourth seed of the East Zone, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur. This was a completely one-sided affair as the second seed from the North Zone, GNDU Amritsar dominated the Jaunpur team from start to finish to pick up a 95-58 blowout victory. GNDU’s Sukhjit N. had 22 points and 7 assists and Harmanpreet put up a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Jain University, Bengaluru (Kaif Zia 24, Visu Palani 23, Yashas Ramesh 20) bt Punjab University, Chandigarh (Khushmeet 28, Ravi 25, Arshpreet 15) 99-97 [25-28, 23-24, 19-25, 32-20]
GNDU, Amritsar (Harman Singh 26, Yadurinder Yada 17, Subjeet Singh 15) bt Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (Kasi 21, Sri Ramalu 14, Gopi 9) 81-65 [20-21, 17-12, 16-10, 28-22]
Sathyabama University, Chennai (Arun Prashanth 23 pts, Rakesh 21 pts 11 rebounds, Vimal R. 16 pts) bt Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (Kiranpal S. 35 pts, Ajay Pratap Singh 17 pts, Vinay J. 14 pts) 88-76 (21-21, 21-15, 25-15, 21-25)
University of Madras, Chennai (Karthickeyan S 27, Jeevanatham P 12, Nagaraj N 10) bt Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi (Manu Babu 24, Yugal Beniwal 9, Ankur Dwivedi 8) 71-58 [15-14, 16-11, 19-19, 21-14]
The top four teams that have qualified from each of the four zones are as follows:
Gopalakrishnan R & Vishnu Ravi Shankar, Chennai, 13th- 14th January 2015: In an exciting series of morning games, a full strength Jain University, Bengaluru team which was seeded 4th from the South Zone, upset North Zone’s no. 1 side Punjab University, Chandigarh 99-97. Earlier on the same court, Jamia Millia Delhi continued its deceptive winning streak beating MG Kasi Vidya Peet University, Varanasi in a must win match.
Jain University, Bengaluru trailed by double digits early in the fourth quarter before its point guard Vinoth drained back to back threes that brought his team within one possession. Two quick fast break opportunities followed, and that coupled with Punjab missing some clutch freethrows meant that Bengaluru side went through to the quarterfinals as the top seeded team from Pool A.
In the other close morning match, GNDU Amritsar beat Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 81-65 to force a triple tie in Pool C between Bharati Vidya Peet University, Pune, GNDU and Bharathiar. It remains to be seen which two out of these three teams will go through to the knockout stages.
Chennai teams remain undefeated in Day 2 Evening Games
The two teams from Chennai that have qualified for the UBA All India Inter-University Basketball Tournament for Men 2014-15, Sathyabama University and University of Madras have remained undefeated thus far in the league stages. The University of Madras played their second game yesterday evening against the team from Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi and picked up a 71-58 win. The game remained close in the first half, with Jamia staying within single digits of the University of Madras team. However, the Chennai team pulled away in the second half owing to their superior size advantage over the New Delhi team. Karthickeyan S. from the University of Madras team poured in 27 points, while his team’s imposing centre Jeevanatham P. put in 12 points and had numerous blocks.The home team, Sathyabama University faced a formidable opponent in Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur yesterday evening. The game was an up-and-down battle in the first half that saw four lead changes. Both teams were sloppy throughout the game with a similar number of turnovers, but Sathyabama’s superior rebounding advantage (43-19 in team rebounds) carried them through to victory. Sathyabama’s point guard, Arun Prashanth led from the front with 23 points and 4 assists in the game, while Sathyabama’s centre, Rakesh had a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Kiranpal S. from the Raipur team shooting lights out from beyond the 3-point line and scoring a game-high 35 points, it was not enough as Sathyabama maintained their lead in the second half and hung on for the win.
In the matches held on the outdoor courts yesterday, the top seed from the North Zone, Punjab University, Chandigarh picked up their second win of the tournament with a comfortable 65-48 victory against the team from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal on the basis of a balanced scoring attack. The other game was between GNDU, Amritsar and the fourth seed of the East Zone, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur. This was a completely one-sided affair as the second seed from the North Zone, GNDU Amritsar dominated the Jaunpur team from start to finish to pick up a 95-58 blowout victory. GNDU’s Sukhjit N. had 22 points and 7 assists and Harmanpreet put up a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Evening Results from 14th January 2015
Outdoor Court ‘B’
Bharati Vidya Peet University, Pune (Akshay Bhosale 32, Gautam Daddikar 18, Aniket Jadhav 16) bt VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (Gurpreet Singh 18, Ravi Kishor 9) 100-47 [37-16, 27-3, 23-13, 13-15]Morning Results from 14th January 2015
Outdoor Court ‘A’
Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi (Ankur Tomar 17, Manu Babu 14, Harsh Malik 10) bt MGKVP, Varanasi (Abhishek Kumar 28, Ashish Kr Singh 16) 65-61 [11-17, 14-17, 19-11, 21-16]Jain University, Bengaluru (Kaif Zia 24, Visu Palani 23, Yashas Ramesh 20) bt Punjab University, Chandigarh (Khushmeet 28, Ravi 25, Arshpreet 15) 99-97 [25-28, 23-24, 19-25, 32-20]
Outdoor Court ‘B’
Pt RSS University, Raipur (Kiranpal Singh 23, Rahul Kumar 15, Krishna Pandey 13) bt Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Arshad R Khan 14, Paresh Naikwade 12) 74-39 [19-10, 18-9, 25-8, 12-12]GNDU, Amritsar (Harman Singh 26, Yadurinder Yada 17, Subjeet Singh 15) bt Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (Kasi 21, Sri Ramalu 14, Gopi 9) 81-65 [20-21, 17-12, 16-10, 28-22]
Evening Results from 13th January 2015
Indoor Court
GNDU, Amritsar (Sukhjit N. 22 pts 7 assists, Harmanpreet S. 22 pts 10 rebounds, Yadwinder S. 21 pts) bt V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (Ravi K. 16 pts, Gurdit S. 14 pts 16 rebounds, Shantnu S. 12 pts) 95-52 [14-10, 31-15, 36-15, 14-12]Sathyabama University, Chennai (Arun Prashanth 23 pts, Rakesh 21 pts 11 rebounds, Vimal R. 16 pts) bt Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (Kiranpal S. 35 pts, Ajay Pratap Singh 17 pts, Vinay J. 14 pts) 88-76 (21-21, 21-15, 25-15, 21-25)
Outdoor Court ‘A’
Punjab University, Chandigarh (Maninder 10, Deepak 10, Rajveer 10) bt University of Burdwan, West Bengal (Ranjoy Prasad 16, Rahul Josh 14, Raj Mukherjee 10) 65-48 [18-0, 15-21, 16-7, 16-20]University of Madras, Chennai (Karthickeyan S 27, Jeevanatham P 12, Nagaraj N 10) bt Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi (Manu Babu 24, Yugal Beniwal 9, Ankur Dwivedi 8) 71-58 [15-14, 16-11, 19-19, 21-14]
About the All India University Championships
The Association of Indian Universities (“AIU”) Annual Men’s National Basketball Championship Tournament is a large Pan-India basketball tournament. The winning team is crowned the number one university basketball team in India. The Tournament is structured similar to the NCAA Basketball tournament in the United States. It is broken down into regional series which are held in each of four regions in India — The South Zone, the North Zone, the East Zone, and the West Zone. The teams in each region compete in regional tournaments, and the four winning teams from each region play in the final Tournament – The Inter Zonal Tournament.The top four teams that have qualified from each of the four zones are as follows:
South Zone
- Sathyabama University, Chennai
- Madras University, Chennai
- Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Jain University, Bengaluru
North Zone
- Punjab University, Chandigarh
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- University of Delhi, Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
East Zone
- Mahatma Gandhi Kasi Vidyapeeth University, Varanasi
- Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
- Burdwan University, Burdwan
- Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanshal University, Jaunpur
West Zone
- Bharati Vidya Peet University, Pune
- University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Savitribai Phule University, Pune
- Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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“The Contemporary Embassy – Paths to Diplomatic Excellence”
15 01 2015
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| TIME | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Registration: 03:30 pm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | WWF Auditorium, 172-B, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi – 110003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| SPEAKERS |
Ambassador Kishan S. Rana, Former Indian Ambassador to Germany Dr. C. Raja Mohan, Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) |
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| CHAIR | Ambassador Eric Gonsalves, Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador to Belgium and to EEC and Luxembourg | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Embassies are at the cutting edge of the international system, agencies of the home system that transact with foreign countries. Past few years have witnessed evolution of purpose of diplomacy as set out in the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations 1961, as a consequence of which the role of embassies has been extended to being that of a promoter, negotiator, communicator, manager, synthesiser, and service provider across the entire gamut of external affairs. This proactive and intensive involvement has lead to perceive embassies as the “CEO’s of multiagency missions reaching out to the entire society and not just the government”. In that context, Ambassador Kishan S. Rana raises the question whether embassies are likely to undergo evolutionary changes adapting to requirements of efficiency and tighter accountability in his book “The Contemporary Embassy – Paths to Diplomatic Excellence”. The book discussion session will have experts on diplomacy reflecting over the main argument of the book on the departure from formulistic rituals of diplomacy and on ways embassies could do better. |
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18th National Conference of IORA in collaboration with Gokhale Institute
15 01 2015 |
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am happy to bring it to your
kind notice that BIMTECH is organizing 3 days 18th National Conference
of IORA in collaboration with Gokhale Institute of Politics and
Economics, Pune at Greater Noida.
In view of your knowledge and
expertise, I request you to kindly contribute a research paper for the
conference. I also request you to kindly share the information with your
colleagues and research scholars. Your contribution is envisaged to
enrich the proceedings.
Brochure of the conference is attached.
Abstract may be also submitted on http://bimtech.ac.in/iora-2015/upload-abstract/
With profound regards
Dr. Shri Prakash
Prof. of Eminence
Centre for Research Studies
Knowledge Park-II, Plot No-5
Greater Noida.Pin-201306
Tel:-0120-2323001-10, Extn -365
Direct Number: 0120-3239654
Conference Website: www.bimtech.ac.in/iora-2015/
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