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New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
NLCIL celebrates 69th Raising Day with tributes, innovations, and new mascot
CUDDALORE: Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) celebrated its 69th Raising Day on Tuesday, commemorating nearly seven decades of service in the energy sector. The celebration began with the garlanding of the statue of Jambulinga Mudaliar, who had donated land for the formation of NLCIL. The NLCIL flag was hoisted at all units by respective unit heads. At the corporate office, CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli hoisted the flag in the presence of former CMDs, senior officials, trade union and association representatives, and employees. A smart automatic sliding glass door, equipped with sensor-based technology to identify employees and visitors, was inaugurated at the corporate office entrance by the CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli. A formal function was held in the evening at Lignite Hall. Former CMDs were felicitated for their contributions. A new mascot, a lion named Neyon, was unveiled to serve as the brand ambassador for NLCIL, symbolising power and progress. Delivering the presidential address, CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli said, 'We pay our tributes to Jambulinga Mudaliar, the man behind the formation of NLCIL. We also express our gratitude to all employees, stakeholders, and their families who were part of the company's journey.' A book titled 'The Guiding Light – NLCIL Ethics Book' was released to inspire employees to make decisions rooted in ethics and integrity. Ten retired employees and their spouses were honoured by the CMD, functional directors, and chief vigilance officer (CVO), recognising their role in the evolution of NLCIL.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Sanction free power connection to every eligible farmer, A.P. Energy Minister Ravi Kumar tells officials
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar held a review meeting with the CMDs of Discoms (distribution companies) at the Secretariat on Thursday, wherein the focus was on the sanction of agricultural power connections, interrupts in power supply, progress of PM Surya Ghar, and projects taken up under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Mr. Ravi Kumar instructed the officials to resolve any issues that were impeding the sanction of agricultural power connections, the demand for which was growing, and told them to ensure that not even a single eligible farmer was deprived of the benefit of free power connection. Mr. Ravi Kumar told the officials to take all steps required to prevent unscheduled power cuts, and to give prior information about them to the public under unavoidable circumstances, and wanted pending power projects to be completed at the earliest. He told the CMDs to expedite the PM Surya Ghar programme and the RDSS projects. Central Discom CMD P. Pulla Reddy was present, and his counterparts I. Prudhvi Tej (EPDCL) and K. Santosh Rao (SPDCL) participated virtually.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Scientists uncover new information on the link between air pollution exposure and dementia risk — here's what you need to know
A new study from researchers in China found that air pollution increases dementia risk among cardiometabolic disease patients, but lifestyle changes can help. Cardiometabolic disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart disease and stroke along with metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The new research, summarized by News Medical Life Sciences, found that people suffering from CMD are at a much higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Furthermore, exposure to ambient air pollution exacerbated this risk, with pollutants such as PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxides being identified as particularly impactful. However, the scientists found a silver lining, as a healthy lifestyle decreased the strength of these associations. For instance, never smoking was seen as a healthy lifestyle, as was regular moderate and vigorous physical activity each week. Do you worry about air pollution in your town? All the time Often Only sometimes Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. While this research underscores the importance of a healthy lifestyle, it also adds to a growing body of evidence that links exposure to air pollution with negative health outcomes. For instance, several studies have already found a correlation between air pollution and risk of dementia. One Denmark-based study found that this link generally held even when scientists adjusted for factors such as lifestyle, socioeconomic status, and road traffic noise exposure. Another study found that air pollution could lead to a loss of independence later in life. Meanwhile, an American Lung Association analysis found that as many as one in three people in the U.S. is breathing unhealthy air, while the World Health Organization contends that nine out of 10 people globally breathe polluted air. These studies all highlight the value of reducing air pollution in our communities. Countries like Wales, which is banning most new roadway projects, and Scotland, which is turning many urban neighborhoods into "20-minute cities," are making progress in this arena. In addition to improving air quality, initiatives such as these can also cut down on planet-warming pollution. However, we can't always control factors like air pollution, so focusing on something we can change — lifestyle — can make a difference, the CMD study's researchers concluded. "It seems that we can reduce the negative impact of ambient air pollution on mild cognitive impairment and dementia risk of the CMDs population by making lifestyle healthier," the paper stated. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
