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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
District Gears Up for Kharif-2025: Officials Directed to Ensure Equipment Readiness at Paddy Procurement Centers
Gadwal: In light of the upcoming Kharif-2025 season, District Additional Collector (Revenue) Lakshmi Narayana has directed officials to ensure that all essential equipment is readily available at the paddy procurement centers. On Tuesday, a review meeting was held in the chamber of the Collector's Office regarding the availability and requirements of equipment at paddy procurement centers for the Kharif-2025 season. The meeting was attended by officials from relevant departments and secretaries of market committees. During the meeting, the Additional Collector stated that equipment such as tarpaulins, moisture meters, electronic weighing scales, paddy cleaners, paddy dryers, automatic paddy cleaners, caliphers, and husk removers are currently available at the centers. However, he emphasized the need to make any additional equipment available promptly. He instructed the concerned officers to submit the list of required equipment to the District Marketing Department within two days. Agriculture officials were also directed to create awareness among farmers about the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) announced for the Kharif season through Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs). Additionally, existing equipment at the procurement centers must be quickly returned to the respective market committees. Directions were given to the concerned departments, including the Co-operative and DRDO wings, to facilitate this process efficiently. The review meeting was attended by District Marketing Officer Pushpamma, District Civil Supplies Officer Swami Kumar, Civil Supplies District Manager Vimala, District Co-operative Officer Srinivas Rao, DRDO AO Siddayya, and other officials.
Hypebeast
31-07-2025
- Hypebeast
DJI Just Announced its First-Ever 360° Camera, 'Osmo 360'
Drone-makerDJIconfirmed its long-rumored entry into immersive imaging today, unveiling its first-ever 360° camera – theOsmo 360. The brand describes the Osmo 360 as 'revolutionary' and says it features a large 1-inch 360° sensor that allows it to shoot ultra-high-resolution 8K footage at 50fps – something that it claims is an 'industry-first.' While the Osmo 360's sensor is larger than the 1/1.28-inch sensor found in its nearest rival – Insta360'sX5, a 360 camera generally considered to be the best on the market before now – DJI says it's the shape of its new sensor, not the size, that really matters. In what it calls another industry-first, DJI describes its new sensor as having a unique square design that retains the same imaging field as traditional rectangular sensors while gaining '25% more sensor utilization' by eliminating the 'unused area' of the rectangular design. The brand also claims its HDR square sensor uses less power and results in better battery life. DJI's first 360 camera was always going to have impressive specs. As well as shooting 8K at 50fps, DJI says the Osmo 360 is capable of shooting in 8K continuously for 100 minutes, albeit at the slightly lower frame rate of 30fps, as 'the only 360 camera' on the market that can currently achieve this. And it's not just video that the new camera excels at: according to the brand, the Osmo 360 captures the 'sharpest' 360° still photos of any 360 camera out thanks to its large 2.4μm pixels – 'double the industry standard size of 1.2μm' – that deliver more detail with less noise. Together with a large f/1.9 aperture, the larger pixels also helps the Osmo 360 to perform better in low-light situations and mean the camera has a higher dynamic range (13.5 stops to be precise). Additional features include a higher 100fps frame rate (with resolution capped at 4K), gesture and voice control, intelligent tracking, and 'effortless' quick switching between the front and rear lenses without the need to stop or pause recording. In 'single-lens mode', the Osmo 360 can also be used as a first-person action camera, providing an ultra-wide 155° angle in 5K resolution up to 60fps, or a 170° field of view in 4K/120fps with 'Boost Video' mode. The camera weighs just 183g and comes with 105GB of built-in storage, and in terms of battery life, DJI says the battery can last for up to 180 minutes when using the 'Battery Extension Rod.' The DJI Osmo 360 is available today via the brand'swebsitein several configurations, starting with the 'Osmo 360 Standard Combo' at £409.99 GBP / €479.99 EUR / $549.99 USD.
The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Emalahleni already without water amid planned five-day water shutdown
Emalahleni is already experiencing widespread water outages amid a planned five-day water shutdown scheduled from July 21 to July 25. In a water service update issued today, the municipality reported that key reservoirs supplying the city are at low levels. Point A reservoir is at approximately 0%, and Point B is at around 6% capacity. Water is not currently being pumped from Point B to C, which affects downstream zones as well. Point C's reservoir stands at about 51%, Point D at 59%, and Point E at 50%. Due to these low levels, multiple areas are already experiencing low water pressure or no supply at all. Areas affected in the Point A zone include portions of Emalahleni Extension 10, Blancheville, Marelden, Klarinet Extensions, Pine Ridge, portions of Thushanang, Old Coronation, and Emalahleni Correctional Services. Areas in the Point B supply zone facing shortages include Die Heuwel Proper, portions of the Emalahleni CBD, Emalahleni Extensions 1 to 12, Die Heuwel Extension 8, Saveways Crescent Shopping Centre, Del Judor Proper, and Die Heuwel Extension 1. Additional areas served by the B to C reservoir experiencing disruptions are portions of Emalahleni Extensions 16, 18, and 41; Tasbet Park Extensions 2, 3, and 6; Duvha Park Proper; and Duvha Park Extensions 1, 2, 7, and 8. You have an extra week to fill up all your containers as the water shutdown is scheduled to start on July 21 Read more here: #emalahleni #Water #witbank — WitbankNews (@WitbankN) July 14, 2025 Further compounding the crisis, a major leak along the R104 near the diesel depot has caused the municipality to isolate the water supply to KwaGuqa New Extensions (Ezinambeni), KwaMntunzi Vilakazi, Transalloys, and Elandsfontein Mine. Repair teams are currently on-site draining the system in preparation for repairs. Residents are urged to monitor official channels for further updates as the situation develops. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: [email protected] At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Renovation of GA canal to be completed next year
A substantial portion of the renovation of the Grand Anicut (GA) Canal under phase-II of the Extension, Renovation and Modernisation project has been completed and the project would be fully completed by mid-2026, according to sources in the Water Resources Department. The second phase of the project includes two packages in Thanjavur district, sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹173.19 crore, and four packages in Pudukottai district, being executed at an estimate of ₹273.81 crore. The regulator at Merpanaikadu and the Villuniyaru aqueduct at Vallavari and the Maruthankudiyaru aqueduct at Arasarkulam were being renovated under the project. Pudukottai Collector M. Aruna, who inspected the progress of renovation works on the canal recently, instructed officials to expedite and complete the works within the stipulated time. Sources in the WRD said the renovation of the GA canal would help the water released for irrigation from Kallanai reach the tail-end areas in Thanjavur and Pudukottai district swiftly. Though the works had to be suspended now due to release of water for irrigation in the canal, they would be completed before the project schedule by June 30, 2026.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chandigarh takes a cue from Pb, Hry models, proposes amendments to labour laws
1 2 Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration proposed amendments to existing labour laws, submitted to the ministry of home affairs, to streamline compliance, reduce regulatory burdens, and foster a business-friendly ecosystem while prioritising worker welfare. "To empower the business community and enhance Chandigarh's competitiveness, the administration proposed amendments under Section 87 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, drawing inspiration from Punjab and Haryana's progressive models," said a UT spokesperson. In the Factories Act, 1948 (Extension of Haryana Amendment Act, 2018), the administration recommended increasing the threshold. "Raises the applicability threshold from 10 to 20 workers (with power) and 20 to 40 (without power), exempting smaller units from complex compliance requirements and reducing operational costs," said the spokesperson. Further, UT sought to allow night shifts for women. "UT proposed women to work night shifts with enhanced safety protocols, enabling industries to leverage a diverse workforce and operate round-the-clock." UT proposed extended overtime hours. "The quarterly overtime limit from 75 to 125 hours should be increased, providing businesses with greater operational flexibility to meet production demands," the UT proposed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Compounding of offences should be introduced wherein provisions to settle minor violations without lengthy legal processes should be done, which will save time and resources for businesses. Amendments in the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 (Extension of Punjab Amendment Act, 2020) are sought to increase the applicability threshold from 20 to 50 workers, easing regulatory requirements for small and medium enterprises, allowing them to focus on growth and innovation. Similarly, changes in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Extension of Punjab Amendment Act, 2020) are sought to elevate the applicability threshold from 100 to 300 workers, streamlining dispute resolution processes and reducing compliance burdens for larger businesses. Amendments were proposed in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (New Amendment for Chandigarh) to amend Section 22 to replace "Public utility service" with "Public Utility service and all industrial establishments," ensuring smoother operations across all industrial sectors and minimising disruptions. "These proposed reforms are designed to create a dynamic, investor-friendly environment in Chandigarh by reducing compliance costs: Higher thresholds and simplified regulations lower operational costs, particularly for small and medium enterprises. It will enhance operational flexibility. It will promote inclusivity allowing women in night shifts, expands the workforce, addressing skill shortages and fostering inclusive growth. Streamlining legal processes and boosting competitiveness," said the spokesperson. MSID:: 122073091 413 |
