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News18
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Maharashtra To Mandate GPS-Enabled Digital Locks For Liquor Transport From July
Last Updated: The new system will equip liquor tankers with GPS-enabled digital locks, allowing real-time tracking of their movements In a significant move to enhance the security and transparency of liquor transportation, the Maharashtra government has announced the implementation of GPS-enabled digital locks on vehicles transporting liquor and spirits. This initiative, set to commence on 1 July 2025, aims to curb theft, prevent illegal diversions, and modernise the state's liquor supply chain. Historically, the monitoring of liquor transport in Maharashtra relied heavily on manual methods, including physical escorts for vehicles carrying spirits, particularly during interstate movements. Despite being a sensitive commodity, there was no digital surveillance system in place. Recognising the need for modernisation—and inspired by similar initiatives in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal—Maharashtra has decided to adopt this technology-driven approach. The new system will equip liquor tankers with GPS-enabled digital locks, allowing real-time tracking of their movements. This will enable the State Excise Department to monitor the vehicles' routes, detect unauthorised deviations, identify prolonged halts, and receive alerts in case of tampering. Geofencing technology will also be employed to notify authorities when a tanker enters or exits designated zones. Initially, the project will be rolled out as a pilot with selected license holders. It will cover tankers transporting pure spirit within the state and for export purposes, as well as vehicles ferrying beer from licensed facilities such as Proprietary Label Licence (PLL) and Bottling & Rectification Licence (BRL) units to ports for international shipping. Excise officers will have access to live data via mobile devices and desktop applications, ensuring constant oversight. Officials from the Excise Department believe that the digital lock system will revolutionise liquor transportation by improving safety, reducing theft, and enhancing compliance. The model is akin to safety mechanisms used in the petroleum industry, where tamper-proof systems and real-time tracking are already standard. A formal government resolution has been issued mandating the rollout of this system by July 2025. Published on the official Maharashtra government portal, the resolution marks a decisive step towards adopting smart technology for regulatory purposes. With this initiative, Maharashtra positions itself as a forward-looking state in the regulated liquor trade, aiming to ensure accountability, efficiency, and security across its transport network. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 03, 2025, 12:14 IST
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PETRONAS Powers Vietnam's Energy Future with its First LNG Cargo Delivery to PetroVietnam Gas
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS, through its subsidiary, PETRONAS LNG Ltd. (PLL) successfully concluded the delivery of its first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargo to PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas) recently. This delivery signifies the beginning of PLL's cooperation with PV Gas, a subsidiary of PETROVIETNAM (PVN), paving the way for future collaboration to support Vietnam's energy security needs and the country's energy transition masterplan towards a more sustainable future.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britt Lower and Milo Ventimiglia Join Netflix's Harlan Coben Thriller I Will Find You
I Will Find You, Netflix's upcoming Harlan Coben limited series, has expanded its cast: Britt Lower (Severance) and Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) have officially joined the forthcoming prison break thriller, TVLine has learned. Based on Coben's novel of the same name, 'An innocent father (Avatar's Sam Worthington) serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive — and must break out of prison to find out the truth.' More from TVLine Amber Ruffin Will No Longer Headline White House Correspondents' Dinner A Different World Sequel Series Earns Pilot Order at Netflix Casting News: Mary Steenburgen Joins Husband Ted Danson's Netflix Comedy, PLL Vet Is Elle Woods' Enemy and More Lower is set to play Rachel Mills, 'David Burroughs' (Worthington) ex-sister-in-law and a former decorated reporter whose life fell apart after she was fired. When she discovers evidence suggesting an incredible secret, Rachel views it as a once-in-a-lifetime story that could be her ticket back to journalism.' Ventimiglia will play Hayden, a man from a prominent Boston family who 'finds purpose in working for his family's philanthropic foundations. Although he is Rachel's ex-boyfriend, they remain close friends and confidants.' Also joining the series are Logan Browning (Dear White People) and Erin Richards (Gotham). Browning will play Sarah Greer, 'a member of the FBI's Fugitive Task Force in Boston who works alongside legendary agent Max Williams. Together they have become a valuable duo for the bureau, catching some of the country's most notorious fugitives until the Burroughs case threatens to upend everything they've worked for.' Richards will play Cheryl Dreason, 'a talented and compassionate pediatric surgeon, who grieves the loss of her son but has worked hard to rebuild her life. When her ex-husband, David, breaks out of prison, long-buried secrets threaten to unravel everything she's built.' Co-creators Coben and Robert Hull (God Friended Me, Quantum Leap) will executive-produce, with the latter serving as showrunner. Additional EPs include Bryan Wynbrandt (Quantum Leap), Steven Lilien (Quantum Leap) and John Weber. Thoughts on the castings? Let us know if you'll be watching by dropping some comments below. Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PEARL Named The Official Ball of the PLL & WLL
New York, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK — The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster and the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) announced on March 20th that PEARL has been named the Official Ball Partner of both professional leagues. The multi-faceted partnership also extends to PLL Play, the leagues' youth lacrosse development platform. The collaboration marks a significant milestone as PEARL becomes an inaugural equipment partner of the recently formed WLL, underscoring both organizations' commitment to providing elite equipment for the sport's top athletes. 'We're thrilled to welcome PEARL as the Official Ball Partner of the PLL, WLL, and PLL Play,' said Mike Rabil, Co-Founder and CEO of the PLL. 'This partnership represents our dedication to providing our athletes with the highest quality products available. PEARL's innovative approach to ball design, look and feel aligns perfectly with our commitment to elevate the game at every level.' PEARL has collaborated with both leagues to develop a custom ball featuring the brightest on-field colors ever used in the PLL and WLL. The enhanced visibility benefits both players during competition and fans following the action, further improving the viewing experience across broadcasts and in-stadium. 'We're thrilled that PEARL is partnering with the PLL, WLL, and PLL Play,' said Erin Hanson, Founder and CEO of Guardian Sports. 'We will be providing the best USA-made lacrosse balls to the top athletes in the world. PEARL being chosen by the PLL is a significant achievement for our company, and we are excited to bring an improved playing and viewing experience for players and fans alike. We hope this partnership will not only provide a better product on the field but also encourage fans to try the best ball on the market.' Guardian Sports, manufacturers of PEARL, is a leader in developing innovative safety solutions for athletes, with a special focus on their revolutionary PEARL lacrosse balls. PEARL lacrosse balls are designed to provide a safer and more durable playing experience. As the only manufacturer of lacrosse balls in the USA, PEARLs are re-engineered with cutting-edge technology to never grease or harden, staying in spec and outlasting the competition. In addition to the PLL, WLL and PLL Play, PEARL is the Official Ball of the NCAA Men's and Women's Lacrosse Championships and the MCLA. The partnership will also support PLL Play initiatives, helping to grow the game at the youth level by providing access to professional-grade equipment for developmental programs across the country. The custom PEARL balls made their debut at the Lexus Championship Series, and will be on field when the 2025 PLL season begins on May 30 in Albany, NY. To view the 2025 PLL season schedule and purchase tickets, visit About the Premier Lacrosse League The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube ( and TikTok (@pll). About the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League The Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) is a women's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of four teams rostered by the best players in the world. Launched in November 2024 by the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), the WLL represents the league's biggest investment in women's lacrosse to date. The PLL is co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil. The PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The WLL and PLL are distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ESPN. For more on the league, visit and follow on social media: Instagram (@WLL), Twitter (@WLacrosseLeague), Facebook (@WomensLacrosseLeague), and TikTok (@WomensLacrosseLeague). About PEARL PEARL lacrosse balls are manufactured by Guardian Sports located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Erin and Lee Hanson started Guardian in 2011 with one goal in mind – innovating equipment to better serve athletes. Their 25+ years of experience owning and operating a material science and technology company has enabled them to create multiple pieces of sports equipment that better protect athletes. Guardian are the manufacturers of the Guardian Cap, PEARL lacrosse balls, LOOP 7v7 headgear, and Bio-based Infill. In 2015, Guardian re-engineered the lacrosse ball and introduced the first PEARL lacrosse ball to address the greasing issue with rubber lacrosse balls that took lacrosse balls out of spec by the time of play. Guardian became the only manufacturer of lacrosse balls in the USA and introduced the PEARL X, a greaseless game day ball that never hardens and stays in spec. The team expanded the PEARL line by adding LT, a textured ball, NX, a no-bounce practice ball, and DUAL X, the first two-toned lacrosse ball. PEARL is currently the Official Ball of MCLA, NCAA Men's and Women's Championships, the PLL, WLL, and PLL Play. PEARL continues to innovate the lacrosse ball and create products that are reliable, consistent, and innovative. For more on PEARL, visit shop and follow on social media: Instagram (@Pearl_Lacrosse), Twitter (@Pearl_Lacrosse), Facebook (@PearlLacrosse), and TikTok (@Pearl_Lacrosse).
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PEARL Named The Official Ball of the PLL & WLL
PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE AND MAYBELLINE WOMEN'S LACROSSE LEAGUE NAME PEARL OFFICIAL BALL PARTNER PEARL Named Official Ball of PLL and WLL New York, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK — The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster and the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) announced on March 20th that PEARL has been named the Official Ball Partner of both professional leagues. The multi-faceted partnership also extends to PLL Play, the leagues' youth lacrosse development platform. The collaboration marks a significant milestone as PEARL becomes an inaugural equipment partner of the recently formed WLL, underscoring both organizations' commitment to providing elite equipment for the sport's top athletes. "We're thrilled to welcome PEARL as the Official Ball Partner of the PLL, WLL, and PLL Play," said Mike Rabil, Co-Founder and CEO of the PLL. "This partnership represents our dedication to providing our athletes with the highest quality products available. PEARL's innovative approach to ball design, look and feel aligns perfectly with our commitment to elevate the game at every level." PEARL has collaborated with both leagues to develop a custom ball featuring the brightest on-field colors ever used in the PLL and WLL. The enhanced visibility benefits both players during competition and fans following the action, further improving the viewing experience across broadcasts and in-stadium. "We're thrilled that PEARL is partnering with the PLL, WLL, and PLL Play,' said Erin Hanson, Founder and CEO of Guardian Sports. 'We will be providing the best USA-made lacrosse balls to the top athletes in the world. PEARL being chosen by the PLL is a significant achievement for our company, and we are excited to bring an improved playing and viewing experience for players and fans alike. We hope this partnership will not only provide a better product on the field but also encourage fans to try the best ball on the market.' Guardian Sports, manufacturers of PEARL, is a leader in developing innovative safety solutions for athletes, with a special focus on their revolutionary PEARL lacrosse balls. PEARL lacrosse balls are designed to provide a safer and more durable playing experience. As the only manufacturer of lacrosse balls in the USA, PEARLs are re-engineered with cutting-edge technology to never grease or harden, staying in spec and outlasting the competition. In addition to the PLL, WLL and PLL Play, PEARL is the Official Ball of the NCAA Men's and Women's Lacrosse Championships and the MCLA. The partnership will also support PLL Play initiatives, helping to grow the game at the youth level by providing access to professional-grade equipment for developmental programs across the country. The custom PEARL balls made their debut at the Lexus Championship Series, and will be on field when the 2025 PLL season begins on May 30 in Albany, NY. To view the 2025 PLL season schedule and purchase tickets, visit About the Premier Lacrosse League The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube ( and TikTok (@pll). About the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League The Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) is a women's professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of four teams rostered by the best players in the world. Launched in November 2024 by the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), the WLL represents the league's biggest investment in women's lacrosse to date. The PLL is co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil. The PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The WLL and PLL are distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ESPN. For more on the league, visit and follow on social media: Instagram (@WLL), Twitter (@WLacrosseLeague), Facebook (@WomensLacrosseLeague), and TikTok (@WomensLacrosseLeague). About PEARL PEARL lacrosse balls are manufactured by Guardian Sports located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Erin and Lee Hanson started Guardian in 2011 with one goal in mind – innovating equipment to better serve athletes. Their 25+ years of experience owning and operating a material science and technology company has enabled them to create multiple pieces of sports equipment that better protect athletes. Guardian are the manufacturers of the Guardian Cap, PEARL lacrosse balls, LOOP 7v7 headgear, and Bio-based Infill. In 2015, Guardian re-engineered the lacrosse ball and introduced the first PEARL lacrosse ball to address the greasing issue with rubber lacrosse balls that took lacrosse balls out of spec by the time of play. Guardian became the only manufacturer of lacrosse balls in the USA and introduced the PEARL X, a greaseless game day ball that never hardens and stays in spec. The team expanded the PEARL line by adding LT, a textured ball, NX, a no-bounce practice ball, and DUAL X, the first two-toned lacrosse ball. PEARL is currently the Official Ball of MCLA, NCAA Men's and Women's Championships, the PLL, WLL, and PLL Play. PEARL continues to innovate the lacrosse ball and create products that are reliable, consistent, and innovative. For more on PEARL, visit shop and follow on social media: Instagram (@Pearl_Lacrosse), Twitter (@Pearl_Lacrosse), Facebook (@PearlLacrosse), and TikTok (@Pearl_Lacrosse). Attachment PEARL Named Official Ball of PLL and WLL CONTACT: Cassidy Thomas Guardian Sports 7706676004 comms@ in to access your portfolio
