Category: Govt

New UHF RFID Reader from Pepperl+Fuchs Enables Transparent Flow of Goods Efficient Detection of Packages and Load Carriers in Logistics  IUR-F800-V1D-4A* UHF RFID read/write deviceWith the IUR-F800-V1D-4A*, Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its RFID portfolio with a new UHF reader for connecting external antennas, especially for use in gate applications in logistics.Pepperl+Fuchs has been providing reliable RFID systems for industrial applications for over three decades. In factory automation, these systems are primarily operated with PLCs to ensure safe processes and transparency in production.

The new IUR-F800-V1D-4A* UHF RFID read/write device extends the range of…

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India's coal production in April 2024 reached 78.69 MT (provisional) as compared to 73.26 MT in the same period last year with a growth rate of 7.41 per cent. During April 2024, Coal India Limited (CIL) produced coal of 61.78 MT (provisional), showing a growth of 7.31 per cent over the same period last year. It was 57.57 metric tons. Additionally, coal production by captive/others in April 2024 was 11.43 MT (provisional), showing a growth of 12.99 per cent over the previous year which was 10.12 MT. India's coal dispatch…

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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully completed a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained head injuries. On the night of May 01, 2024, a fisherman tragically drowned on the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) St. Francis due to rough sea conditions about 130 km west of Veraval, Gujarat. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) received a distress call from the Coast Guard Marine Rescue Sub Center at Veraval. Responding quickly, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship C-153, which was on a surveillance mission at the time, diverted…

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The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for February, 2024 (Base: 2011-12=100) stood at 139.6, which is 8.0% higher than the level of February, 2023. According to provisional data from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the cumulative growth for the period April-February, 2023-24 stood at 8.2% over the same period last year. The production level of important minerals in February, 2024 was as follows: Coal 966 lakh tonnes, Lignite 42 lakh tonnes, Natural Gas (utilized) 2886 million cubic meters, Petroleum (crude) 23 lakh tonnes, Bauxite 2414…

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Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command on 1 May 2024. He was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1986. As a qualified flying instructor and fighter combat leader, he has over 34 hundred hours of flying experience. In recognition of his meritorious service, the Air Marshal was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in 2008 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022. A graduate of the National Defense Academy, Defense Services Staff College and National Defense…

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Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 01 May 2024. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid floral tributes at the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 87 and is an expert in communications and electronic warfare. He is a member of the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla; Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham, UK;…

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The Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight tested on May 01, 2024 at about 8:30 am. This entire process was conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. “SMART” is a new generation missile-based low-weight weapon system, in which a lightweight torpedo is fitted and this torpedo is used as payload. It has been designed and developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy beyond the conventional limits of conventional torpedoes.…

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NHPC Limited, the largest hydropower development organization in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Ocean Sun, a Norwegian company to act as a technology provider for the floating solar industry industry. Have signed. As per this MoU, National Hydroelectric Corporation (NHPC) and Ocean Sun will explore key areas of collaboration for the demonstration of Ocean Sun's floating solar power technology based on photovoltaic panels. Such panels will be mounted on hydro-elastic membranes at relevant sites identified by NHPC. This agreement is in continuation of the efforts…

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Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi and Union Territory Lakshadweep organized a medical camp at Kavaratti and Androth, remote islands of this Union Territory, from April 29 to 30, 2024. This camp covered about 1,500 citizens on each island and provided them free medicines along with expert counselling. Dr M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS, Delhi, led the medical team, which included 15 expert doctors from gynecology, paediatrics, neurology, dermatology, orthopedics and other departments. This medical camp focused on providing super-specialist medical coverage in remote areas and…

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The sixth barge of the 11 On 24th April M/s Suryadeepta Project Pvt. Ltd. (Launch site of M/s SPPL). The launching ceremony was presided over by Shri Madhusudan Bhui, INAS, GM NAD (Karanja). The contract for construction of 11 The availability of these barges will accelerate IN's operational commitments by facilitating transportation, embarkation and disembarkation of goods. Ammunition for IN ships both at jetty and outer port. These barges are indigenously designed and built under the relevant naval rules and regulation of the Indian Shipping Register. Model testing of the…

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