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The Print
2 days ago
- General
- The Print
NHAI takes action against contractor, engineer for poor quality work
'M/s CDS Infra Projects Limited has been debarred on immediate basis from participating in ongoing/ future bids for failure of the pavement crust,' the statement said. NHAI in a statement said an incident of distressed condition of pavement crust at some locations of six-lane Sanchore – Santalpur Section of Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor (NH–754K) in Gujarat (Pkg-4 from Kilana to Santalpur) constructed by CDS Infra Projects Limited (Contractor) was reported. New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) State-owned NHAI on Thursday said it has suspended a contractor, an authority engineer and an NHAI official for the distressed condition of pavement at some locations on the Amritsar-Jamnagar Corridor section in Gujarat. A show cause notice for debarment and levy of monetary penalty of Rs 2.8 crore has also been issued, it added. The statement further said the authority's engineer (SA Infra in association with Upham) has also been debarred on immediate basis from participating in ongoing/ future bids and a show cause notice for debarment has been issued. NHAI project director, Palanpur, has been placed on suspension, it said. Expert Committees with Retd. and current Prof. of IIT-BHU, IIT-Delhi, IIT- Gandhinagar have been constituted for analysing the failure of Pavement Crust. Expert Committees are visiting the site, collecting samples to undertake tests and recommend detailed remedial measures to be taken. The instant failure of pavement crust has been caused due to defects in Aggregate Inter Layer (AIL), Cement Treated Base (CTB) and poor drainage. PTI BKS BKS MR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Thrift banks' total assets grew 6% to P1.10T in 2024
The country's thrift banking sector saw its total assets grow by over P1 trillion in 2024, the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) said Tuesday. In a statement, the CTB —the umbrella organization of the country's thrift banks— said the sector posted total assets of P1.10 trillion as of December 31, 2024, up 6% from a year ago. The group attributed the thrift banking sector's asset growth to 'stronger lending activity and expanded support for MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and housing.' CTB said thrift banks' lending activities grew, with loan portfolios expanding by 14.7% to P777.28 billion, underscoring the sector's sustained commitment to financial inclusion. The sector's deposit liabilities rose by 4.7% to P826 billion, while the capital base stood at P174 billion with a capital adequacy ratio of 17.88%. Thrift banks' non-performing loan ratio stood at a manageable 6.67%, demonstrating sound credit risk management despite external challenges. 'We are pleased to report that the Chamber of Thrift Banks has continued to demonstrate remarkable growth and adaptability through the years,' said CTB president Mary Jane Perreras. 'From our origins in 1974 as a small industry group, the Chamber has evolved into a leading voice for thrift banks across the Philippines, representing their interests with strength and clarity,' said Perreras —VAL, GMA Integrated News
Stuff.tv
13-06-2025
- Stuff.tv
This power station is barely bigger than a football but can charge your laptop 48 times
We've started to see some pretty huge power stations that can be used as back-up home generators or power your camping trip. But Jackery's latest release is pretty impressive. It's barely bigger than a football, but can somehow squeeze out enough power to keep your fridge running for up to 2 days. Or charge your laptop 48 times. That's some serious power! Despite packing a frankly ludicrous 3072 Wh of capacity and a 3600 W output, it only weighs 27kg. That's about the same as a suitcase you'd drag through the airport. Except this power station can keep your home powered during a storm or run your kettle in the middle of nowhere. It's 35% more compact than Jackery's previous model and yet 20% more powerful. It's got eight output ports for good measure, including 3 full power sockets. That's enough to run your grill, your air con, your tools, and probably your kettle too. And if you're the sort who likes to count charge cycles (you're out there), this one offers 4000+ with a LiFePO4 battery that might just outlive your car. Jackery shoved clever CTB tech in there, lifted straight from electric cars, to make this battery tougher and more compact. The safety features are almost paranoid, but in a reassuring way. Jackery's ChargeShield 2.0 monitors just about everything, and the app lets you do the usual smart stuff. You can schedule charges during off-peak times, track your solar savings, and flex about your CO₂ reductions. The Explorer 3000 v2 can fully juice itself from the wall in just 1.8 hours, or even faster when paired with the SolarSaga panel. Speaking of which, it can also serve as a back-up generator in your home, switching over in 20 milliseconds, to keep critical devices humming along during outages. You don't need to worry about it slowly dying in the garage between uses. Jackery reckons it can hold 95% of its charge after a year on standby. The Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 is available for $2499/£2299 through Jackery's official online store. If you're quick, you can get an early price of £1899 in the UK. There's also a bundle with the SolarSaga 200W panel for £2199 (there's no US option here), which also includes a car charging cable and a carrying bag.
