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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Damage worth 2cr reported in fire at two-wheeler showroom in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram: A major fire erupted at a two-wheeler showroom on Pattom-Plamoodu Road on Saturday morning. Spare parts, several vehicles, office equipment and more were completely gutted. According to the owner of the showroom Harikumar S K, 57, of Vembayam, damage worth Rs 2 crore was reported in the fire. Logtech Motors was one of the five franchises of TVS Motors in the district, with as many as 52 vehicles inside and outside the showroom. As many as 12 vehicles were completely gutted and several others were damaged. Spare parts were also completely destroyed in the fire. The electrical inspectorate and forensic team conducted inspections at the showroom to determine the exact cause of the accident. "From preliminary findings, a short circuit was considered the reason for the fire. Only through a proper probe can it be confirmed," said police. Museum police registered a case under Section 306 (1) (c) (FA) of the Police Standing Order over the incident. "The fire was first noticed by the security guard on duty. There was a huge explosion and following it, fumes came out of the building. Soon, the fire force was alerted, and they extinguished the fire without causing much more damage. The spare parts and the vehicles were insured, but not the 3,000 square feet building. There is no chance of any foul play," said Harikumar.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Energy Management Centre to establish Carbon Credit Facilitation Centre
The Energy Management Centre - Kerala (EMC) has announced plans to establish a Carbon Credit Facilitation Centre. The establishment of the centre is aimed at assisting public and private institutions in the State to secure carbon credits. The EMC has decided to empanel six consultancy firms specialising in carbon-credit marketing to support the new centre, EMC director R. Harikumar said. The EMC announced its plans for the facilitation centre during a workshop on 'Demystifying Carbon Credit' held as part of the World Environment Day celebrations on June 5. Mr. Harikumar highlighted the centre's role in supporting carbon neutrality projects. 'At present, government institutions seeking to obtain carbon credits have to individually invite tenders and appoint consultancies. The facilitation centre will help them avoid such hassles. Private institutions also can seek help from it for securing the credits,' Mr. Harikumar said. The decision to set up the facility also follows the establishment of the National carbon credit and marketing system, enabled by amendments to the Energy Conservation Act at the national level. In Kerala, the EMC is the nodal agency for energy conservation activities. Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty inaugurated the workshop. Puneet Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Power), emphasised the potential of carbon credit mechanisms in reducing emissions and generating revenue. Kadakampally Surendran, MLA, presided.
