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News18
27-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam official suspended for misbehaving with consumer
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Lucknow, Jul 27 (PTI) A superintendent engineer (SE) of Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam has been suspended for allegedly misbehaving with a consumer, officials said on Sunday. Sharing the suspension order of SE Prashant Singh on X, Uttar Pradesh Energy and Urban Development Minister A K Sharma said, 'Upbhogta Devo Bhav (consumer is god)!" 'The SE of Basti, Prashant Singh, has been suspended with immediate effect for his insensitivity and indecent behaviour towards the complaint of electricity consumers. 'All other electricity officers and employees have been directed for effective and quick solution of consumer problems. Everyone should be ready for public service," Sharma said. The suspension order was issued on Saturday by Chief Engineer (administration) Arvind Nayak on behalf of the managing director of Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam (PVVN). It said that Bharat Pandey, a resident of Mudaghat in Basti district, lodged a complaint with Singh over phone on July 18 about non-supply of electricity. The suspension order said Singh behaved 'indecently" with the complainant despite being in a responsible position, which fell under the category of 'misconduct". Singh will remain attached to the office of the MD, PVVN, Varanasi, during his suspension period, the order said. Accountability will be fixed from the top management of the power corporation to the field-level officials, he said. Arbitrary behaviour of any staff member hindering development will be strongly dealt with, the minister said in the statement. 'Despite substantial investments in power infrastructure – over Rs 26,000 crore in the last three years – the image of the government and the department is being damaged by the carelessness of a few employees. 'In view of the state's development needs and the rights of the consumers, such irresponsibility will no longer be accepted," Sharma said. PTI CDN NAV ARI view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 00:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AI Appreciation Day 2025: Here's What Industry Leaders Are Saying
Every year on July 16, we come together to celebrate AI Appreciation Day, and this year, we're shedding light not just on the incredible capabilities of artificial intelligence, but also on the brilliant minds driving its evolution. From the vibrant tech hubs to the boardrooms of industry giants, thought leaders are taking a moment to reflect on AI's remarkable journey and its profound impact on our lives. The day is more than just a celebration of technology; it's a crucial point where responsible innovation, ethical practices, and societal integration are more important than ever. So, what are the visionaries behind groundbreaking algorithms, the champions of ethical AI, and the leaders of major tech companies really saying about the future? Let's dive in and explore their insights going forward. 'In the education sector, AI should serve as an enabler of safety and accountability, not a threat to human agency. The debate shouldn't be about man versus machine, but how intelligently designed AI can safeguard students, support teachers, and deter harm. We believe ethical AI, powered by privacy-by-design features, can preserve dignity while protecting the vulnerable. The real danger lies not in surveillance, but in silence. Technology must be used to illuminate, not obscure, the truth,' said Mr. Atul Rai, Co-Founder & CEO, Staqu Technologies. Mr. Prashant Singh, CEO & Co-Founder of Blue Planet Environmental Solutions, stated, 'We are now at a pivotal moment in the adoption of artificial intelligence. Its role is much more than automation because it provides deep systems thinking. In every industry, automation is now being complemented with AI, just like we do. In fact, we apply AI in enhanced material recovery processes and in anticipating the results of circularity more accurately. We now possess the ability to scope the data, chart the waste streams, provide real-time monitoring and impact reporting, and issue unparalleled industry insights.' 'AI is an enabler, making us more efficient so that we can focus on real issues. It allows us to dedicate our energy to innovation and bring newer, more effective solutions to the challenges we face,' said Ms. Surbhi Puri, Director, Green Power International Pvt. Ltd. 'We embrace the transformative change that AI brings to EPC processes, enhancing our efficiency and the value delivered to clients. From real-time monitoring to predictive maintenance and intelligent scheduling, AI helps us cut costs, minimize delays, and enhance precision in the EPC value chain. This promotes faster, data-driven outcomes and supports sustainable practices by reducing waste and energy consumption. AI empowers our team to innovate boldly and achieve our vision of delivering sustainable and efficient energy solutions,' she added. Mr. Gautam Bali, MD and Founder, Vestige Marketing Pvt. Ltd., commented, 'As technology continues to reshape the way we connect, communicate, and operate, it becomes imperative to equip the youth of the country with the right digital and AI-driven skills. Empowering them with these skills is not just an investment in their personal growth, but it is an investment in the future of the direct-selling industry and the Indian economy at large. According to a recent report (WFDSA), over 60% of direct sellers globally are under the age of 35, a powerful testament to the industry's ability to attract and empower young talent. In addition, we believe that it is the digitally skilled generation who will be at the forefront of driving self-reliance, innovation and inclusive growth in the years ahead.' In a nutshell, on this AI Appreciation Day, all the leaders must reaffirm their commitment to harness AI responsibly and creatively to build a smarter and greener future.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt sanctions ₹62.4 cr tenders for legacy waste cleanup
Visakhapatnam: The state govt has finalised tenders worth 62.4 crore for legacy waste projects in the Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, and Gudur clusters, as well as dumpsites under the Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. These projects involve legacy waste bioremediation, biomining, and land reclamation across Andhra Pradesh. The process includes pre-assessment, analysis, pre-stabilisation, processing, segregation, and the responsible disposal of aggregates, ultimately resulting in the reclamation of land currently occupied by solid waste dumpsites, in accordance with Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and the solid waste managementrules, 2016. Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd (Blue Planet), through its wholly owned subsidiary Zigma Global Environ Solutions, has been awarded these contracts under the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0. The six-month contract will be executed in collaboration with the Swachh Andhra Corporation and the municipal administration and urban development department. You Can Also Check: Vijayawada AQI | Weather in Vijayawada | Bank Holidays in Vijayawada | Public Holidays in Vijayawada The project aims to reclaim land for alternative uses, leading to significant improvements in groundwater and air quality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It is expected to yield a range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as improved health and well-being for surrounding communities and a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the initiative will create employment opportunities, particularly for semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the affected districts, contributing to inclusive economic growth. Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet, said that this project is not just about clearing waste — it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and laying the foundation for a circular economy. Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur, director at Blue Planet's Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd., added that the project marks another step towards land restoration and community upliftment for a greener, better future. The project involves the segregation of unprocessed legacy mixed waste into segregated combustible fractions (SCF), inert materials, and recyclable fractions. The SCF will be converted into refuse-derived fuel and sent to cement plants to be used as an alternative to coal. Meanwhile, inert materials will replace virgin soil in applications such as road construction, embankments, and filling low-lying areas.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Meet Prashant Singh, Indian rugby's ‘Superman, Spiderman, Krish'
'Itnaa badaa andaa!' Like a dragon-egg. So big. The first sighting of a game of rugby at the Oval Maidaan, even if it's just 200 metres away from Mumbai's snobbish yet nurturing Bombay Gymkhana ruggers' paddock fenced on three sides, can evoke a hugely astonished response. Prashant Singh, back when he first watched elder brother Sushant play rugby, was still only a cricketer, who had seen nothing like that rucking, mauling, tackling and crucially, freely-running sport before. But he topped races and relays at his Guru Nanak school in Colaba's Navy Nagar. After his first hour spent running with that oblong, looking for excuses to play rugby, became an addiction. This last week, Prashant picked his first Man of the Match award for Bengaluru Bravehearts in the inaugural Rugby Premier League, albeit for his defensive rigour. He has 11 tackles for a city franchise that he was very happy to be picked for, as it was the same city as his favourite IPL side. It helped that he got to play alongside some fairly well known international names on the 7s circuit, Philip Wokorach, Pol Pla, Liam Poulton and Iowane Teba. But just a few years ago – he had been bogged down by a slew of other jobs that brought in some money, but were creatively never as liberating as running carefree with the 'andaa ball' (egg-ball). A fitness freak, Prashant earned money as a gym instructor, was a food delivery agent and feeling greatly stuck, was a salesman for banking products. Covid had wreaked havoc with his rugby, and his family's well-being. His father used to run a reasonably lucrative newspaper vendor service at Colaba, but the pandemic destroyed that business, and he had to settle for a job as a security supervisor in Navy Nagar. It's when the financial crunch got to the family, and his older brother, who loved rugby equally, quit the sport and took on financial responsibility of the home with two sisters, two brothers and parents. But even at school, the parents had insisted on academics, to help find a secure job and stable salary. 'The sports craze was always there. I mostly played cricket, but after running with the rugby ball, I couldn't stop playing the sport. Problem was we were a very middle class family. My parents said there is no scope in sports. They bitterly opposed cricket, and rugby they didn't even know. I used to fight routinely just to be allowed to play,' he recalls. Eventually after Class 10, he quit for a few years, leaving the Rhino Club run by former international Pritam Roy. But you can't live in South Bombay's nooks and crannies and not get pulled back into sport, rugby or cricket, with Oval and Cross maidaan closeby, watching them on every commute if you have once experienced how much fun they are. For Prashant, it was his former rivals from Magicians who invited him to restart. 'We used to be cross (rivals) earlier, but they said get a sports certificate and then that might help with a government job,' he laughs. Laughs, because a job, any job, was a painful, ponderous bind for Prashant, that he reckoned conspired to keep him away from rugby. 'I became a delivery agent because I could work on my own terms. At the bank job, they wouldn't allow me to go train or give me leave for rugby. I became a fitness master (instructor certification), and knew I had that option,' he recalls. But the rugby itch was too much. After playing for Magicians, run by the Sheikh brothers and Vijay Dange, Prashant, a hybrid player in 7s and a utility flanker (what he calls 'fast forward') in XVs got picked for Maharashtra 15s. With India's whimsical National Games scheduling, three editions happened in three years. And finishing silver medallists meant he earned cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each time. His family, still disdainful rugby, thought he was joking. 'They were convinced it was a lie till they saw the amount credited into my account. That day was very emotional,' he says. 'Till there is no respect, there is really no value of sport. Supporting family financially is the biggest pressure and greatest joy,' he says, recalling the relief he felt in putting food and remt money on the table. It eased his mind to enjoy the adrenaline that comes with scoring a try. 'But rugby is similar. The pressure when you run with the ball before scoring a try is enormous. If I score, the happiness that me, my team and screaming crowd feel – there's no feeling like that in the world.' Prashant is deservingly proud of his score in modern rugby's 'who's better?' Metric – the Bronco time. It's like cricket's yo-yo score, but obviously considerably higher in intensity given how much ruggers run. It consists of 5 sets of back to back shuttle runs over 20 metres, 40 metres and 60 metres. Gloucester's Seb Atkinson, an English Rugby Union player holds the world record of 4 minutes 8 seconds. Prashant claims he might be India's best with 4 minutes, 38 seconds. A former batsman in cricket, he took greater pride in fielding. 'Fielding was my best skill in cricket. But rugby is much tougher,' he says. He grew up with the nickname Shiv, which is what his teammates call him and is emblazoned on his jersey too. At his club, with the Bravehearts currently third, behind Hyderabad and Chennai, he looks up to Akuila Rokolisoa, but has picked a bunch of nicknames for his athleticism and flying runs. 'Superman, Spiderman and Krish,' he enumerates.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
AP awards Rs 62.4 crore legacy waste clearance project to Blue Planet; targets garbage-free state by 2025
VIJAYAWADA: In a significant push toward a garbage-free Andhra, the Swachh Andhra Corporation, in coordination with the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, has awarded legacy waste remediation contracts worth Rs 62.4 crore to Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The work will be executed by its subsidiary, Zigma Global Environ Solutions, under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0. The initiative targets the removal of over 9.2 lakh metric tons of legacy waste across major urban areas including Chittoor, Tirupati, Anantapur, Gudur, and two large dumpsites under Nellore and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations. The six-month project involves bio-remediation, bio-mining, and land reclamation, adhering to Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Officials said the project will unlock valuable urban land, enhance air and groundwater quality, and reduce carbon emissions. It is also expected to create significant employment for semi-skilled and unskilled workers, contributing to local economic development. 'This is a crucial step in our goal to make the state free of legacy waste by October 2, 2025,' said a Swachh Andhra Corporation official. Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet, stated, 'Sustainability begins with action. This project goes beyond waste removal—it's about restoring land, uplifting communities, and advancing a circular economy.' Zigma Global Director Ilangovan Thangavelu Kugalur added that the initiative aligns with India's broader vision of environmental restoration and community empowerment.
