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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
File FIR against power station related to land mortgage in Kabini: MLA
Mysuru: HD Kote MLA Anil Chikkamadu instructed officials to file an FIR against Kabini Subhash Power Station in connection with allegations of obtaining loans by mortgaging govt land in Kabini. The issue was discussed in a Karnataka Development Programmes review meeting held in HD Kote, concerning accusations that the Kolkata-based Subhash Power Station Corporation Limited attempted to illegally acquire govt land within the Kabini reservoir. Following complaints of public outcry about the misuse of govt land from the public and people from various quarters of society, the MLA directed Saragur tahsildar Mohankumari and officials concerned with Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited to look into such complaints. Even though state govt permitted the company to set up the power corporation after providing it land on a 30-year lease, the company is accused of transferring 13 acres into its name. It also obtained necessary khatas, RTCs, and fraudulently borrowed loans from several nationalised and private sector banks. Speaking to TOI, social activist Doreswamy, a retired police officer, accused the previous tahsildar and other revenue department officers of Saragur taluk of allegedly transferring 13 acres belonging to the state irrigation department to this company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo They also issued khata, RTC, and other land records. He demanded state govt and irrigation department order a detailed probe into these allegations. Previous Saragur revenue department officials, including the tahsildar, transferred 13 acres of govt land bearing registration numbers 160, 161, and 162 to this company. Doreswamy said he would continue the legal battle over the issue. Executive engineer of Kabini reservoir, Beechanahalli, Chandarashekhar, said he would verify this complaint and initiate action after discussing the issue with his higher-ups. Senior manager of Subhash Power Station Corporation Limited V Senthilkumar denied such allegations levelled against the company and said they are ready for investigation as they did not commit any wrongdoing. They haven't obtained any loans after mortgaging property belonging to the state irrigation department. The company has also written letters to the state revenue department, local tahsildar, and even irrigation department officials of Kabini reservoir to rectify the error if the company's name is mentioned in RTCs and other land records.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
How Continental India's 'Vision Zero' is enhancing vehicle safety: CEO Doreswamy explains
Prashanth Doreswamy, CEO & President, Continental India. Based on an interaction conducted by Arpit Mahendra. Continental India has been working towards road safety through its ' Vision Zero ', which strives for zero fatalities, zero injuries, and zero accidents on the road. We spoke with Prashanth Doreswamy , President and CEO of Continental India, who explained that this target is not just a slogan but a roadmap towards enhanced safety. This initiative is supported by new technologies embedded in the company's safety products, which include both active and passive safety mechanisms. Doreswamy explains the technology as the 'Sense, Plan, Act' framework. For example, the emergency brake assist , a feature that can automatically activate brakes if the driver's reaction time is too slow to prevent an accident. "The vehicle senses the object, plans a response in a fraction of a millisecond, and then acts by applying the brakes," he said. This sequence of sensing, planning, and acting is powered by a network of sensors: cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radars. These sensors feed real-time data to the car's Electronic Control Unit, thus helping in quickly triggering precise and immediate responses. MG Windsor Pro EV Review: More Range, Tech, Safety | TOI Auto India, according to Doreswamy, is playing a pivotal role in achieving Vision Zero. Continental's Tech Centre in Bangalore, established in 2009, has been working towards this commitment. Spanning nearly a million square feet and employing over 6,500 experts, the campus focuses on developing advanced safety technologies. "We have established over a period of time a huge competency in terms of developing new products under this product line and also supporting globally," he noted. Continental's Bangalore centre is also the global base for radar development, having designed the sixth-generation radar entirely in India for worldwide application. "Similarly, for brakes, we have complete core-based development responsibility for two-wheeler brakes across the Asia Pacific region," he added. The tech centre is not merely a low-cost engineering hub but also a centre of innovation. It operates on three core responsibilities: base core development of new products, application engineering for regional adaptation, and the development of cost-effective market solutions specifically designed for Indian conditions. A prime example is the one-channel ABS for two-wheelers and cost-effective Level 2 ADAS functions developed keeping in mind local requirements. "Globally, cost is not a big problem; they use multiple sensors. In India, you still want assisted functions, but it has to be low-cost," Doreswamy pointed out. Furthermore, he explained that Continental India categorises ADAS into three levels: assisted, automated, and autonomous. India is currently in the initial stages with Level 1 and Level 2 technologies, primarily focused on enhanced safety. However, scaling up to higher levels of autonomy will require more than just technology. It demands robust infrastructure, uniform signboards, and better driving discipline. "For now, even for the next three to four years, it's more about L2 and L2+ max functions," he stated. While global markets have adopted advanced levels of ADAS technologies, Doreswamy noted the challenges of deploying them in India's chaotic traffic conditions. He stressed the importance of local adaptation, sharing how systems need to recognize Indian-specific elements like auto-rickshaws, animals on roads, and even people wearing traditional attire. "You cannot just bring those technologies here because our driving discipline is different," he admitted. To overcome these hurdles, Continental is fine-tuning its technology to better suit Indian scenarios. Besides that, Continental India's roadmap for the future is clear: advancing towards electrification, enhancing connected features, and pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving . As things stand, with strong software capabilities and competitive manufacturing, India is well-positioned to be a global leader in automotive innovation. "More than 40% of the software developed for cars globally is done in India," Doreswamy highlighted, reflecting on the country's growing influence in the sector. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
