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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chilla elevated road much delayed, now pillar steel found subpar
Noida: A long-delayed infrastructure project meant to ease traffic between Delhi and Noida has come under fresh scrutiny after the Noida Authority flagged the use of substandard steel in its construction. The quality of steel used in the Rs 893-crore Chilla Elevated Road, under construction by the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation Limited (UPSBCL), was flagged during a recent review by Noida Authority. The inspection revealed that a non-approved grade of steel was being used in the piling work for the project. On Friday, CEO Lokesh M expressed dissatisfaction with the UPSBCL for using substandard steel in the pillars and issued a notice to the construction agency, directing it to replace the material with the approved grade of steel. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida UPSBCL general manager Sandeep Gupta told TOI that the particular brand of steel being used is an NHAI-approved supplier listed under national specifications. "The steel used meets the required BIS standard for high-strength deformed bars used in reinforced concrete and is compliant with IRC and MORTH specifications applicable to the project," Gupta said. He added that the brand is widely accepted and used by other public sector undertakings, including the Indian Railways, UP PWD, and the Greater Noida Authority. He also said that regular third-party lab testing is conducted to verify the steel's mechanical and chemical properties, and test reports are available for review. UPSBCL, however, has assured the Noida Authority that it will discontinue use of the current steel brand. Going forward, only materials from reputed suppliers such as SAIL, TATA, RINL, or JSPL will be used for the rest of the work. While only 6% of fresh work has been completed since construction resumed in March this year, the overall progress stands at approximately 20%, including earlier work done before the project stalled in 2021. The six-lane, 5.9-km elevated corridor aims to connect the Chilla Regulator near Mayur Vihar to the Mahamaya Flyover in Noida, offering relief to thousands of daily commuters who currently face up to an hour of congestion along the Delhi-Noida Link Road. First proposed in 2012 and inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath in 2019, the Chilla elevated road has faced years of delay due to funding bottlenecks, the relocation of a GAIL gas pipeline, and the Covid pandemic. No construction took place between 2021 and early 2025. The project resumed only after MG Contractors was appointed in December 2024, having submitted the lowest bid—7% below the estimated cost. Once completed, the corridor is expected to significantly ease congestion near Film City, Sector 14A/15A, and improve access to Greater Noida, Kalindi Kunj, and Faridabad.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Common household items that make mold growth in your home even worse
Have basketfuls of toys and clothes in the kids' rooms? This will make you think twice about everything you have in your home that could be making everyone sick. Advertisement With mold becoming a year-round problem in many states, battling this dangerous toxin shouldn't just be limited to the days when it rains nonstop. If members of your family are suffering from things such as fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, chronically blocked nose, chronic cough, itchy eyes, sneezing and poor concentration, mold could be the problem. Rather than wait for it to take over your home – and seriously affect the health of your family – there are easy ways to minimize mold growth just by choosing and removing some belongings that you never thought would make a difference. Dr Sandeep Gupta, a Sunshine Coast-based integrative GP and leading expert in Australia on mold and biotoxin illness, shares what to ditch ahead of the very wet season ahead. Books and paper Advertisement 13 Paper is porous so, mold and bacteria can get into the substance and can't be cleaned. petropavlovskaja – Avoid any type of clutter like this because dust, dirt and mold go together. Paper is porous so, mold and bacteria can get into the substance and can't be cleaned. Indoor plants 13 Fake plants aren't problematic but real ones can create excessive moisture due to the soil. Olena Vasylieva – Advertisement Fake plants aren't problematic but real ones can create excessive moisture due to the soil. It's all about generating less moisture in the home. Clothing 13 If you can see the mold, that means there's a large number of spores already in the material. Pixel-Shot – Moldy clothing should be removed from the home – washing them can contaminate the washing machine and spread it further. Advertisement If you can see the mold, that means there's a large number of spores already in the material. The way you store clothes also plays an important part. Unaffected clothes should be stored with plenty of airflow – on hangers is the preferred method compared to stacking or in baskets as space between clothes lessens the chance of mold growth. If you need to pile clothes on shelves and in baskets, make the piles very small. Baskets of wet laundry 13 Wet towels and bathers should be hung out in the sun until they're dry again or thrown into the wash. Africa Studio – Does your family pile their wet towels from the shower for days until washing day? Or do you leave soggy bathers from a day at the beach in a tub in the laundry until there's enough to put on a cycle? Bad idea. Wet towels and bathers should be hung out in the sun until they're dry again or thrown into the wash. Advertisement Tea towels should follow the same rule, and throw any out that show signs of mold. Aquariums 13 Any body of water increases air moisture, and it's best to check whether it's affecting the humidity level in the room. Pixel-Shot – Any body of water increases air moisture, and it's best to check whether it's affecting the humidity level in the room. Rugs 13 Rugs are porous materials and absorb mold easily, so regularly check underneath them and air them out regularly. Syda Productions – Advertisement These are porous materials and absorb mold easily, so regularly check underneath them and air them out regularly. If you develop a mold problem, these are the types of items that need to go. Kitchen 13 Chopping boards made of hardwood should be okay but chipboard cabinetry in the kitchen can likely become contaminated. New Africa – Chopping boards made of hardwood should be okay but chipboard cabinetry in the kitchen can likely become contaminated. Furniture Advertisement 13 Spend the extra cash to get products made of hardwood, plastic or metal. wabeno – Items made of chipboard are highly susceptible to mold as it's like a sponge for water. Spend the extra cash to get products made of hardwood, plastic or metal. Storage 13 Opt for plastic or metal instead of porous materials like jute, rattan, bamboo and fabric baskets. Africa Studio – Advertisement Opt for plastic or metal instead of porous materials like jute, rattan, bamboo and fabric baskets. Plastic and metal can be wiped off, while the others can't. Toys 13 Plastic (not used with water), hardwood and metal toys are less of a problem. shangarey – Fabric ones are the most porous to mold. Plastic (not used with water), hardwood and metal toys are less of a problem. Chemicals 13 Check your personal care products and choose natural options without aluminium. kucherav – Many people who are sensitive to mold are also chemical sensitive. Check your personal care products and choose natural options without aluminum and remove those that are artificially fragranced and contain toxic ingredients. Split system air conditioner 13 Even if it's not used regularly, mold can easily develop in humid conditions. Kate – Don't throw it out but it's important to have it cleaned and serviced. Even if it's not used regularly, mold can easily develop in humid conditions. Ducted air conditioning is less susceptible to mold. Mold filters for both options can be purchased. Clove oil 13 Cleaning with clove oil releases spores and particles from itself and can make things worse. Maryna Osadcha – Yes, that's right – cleaning with clove oil releases spores and particles from itself and can make things worse. Instead, remove the mold instead of trying to kill it. If there is mold on a windowsill for example, use a cloth and a small amount of washing detergent and try to take it away in one go rather than just spraying things on it.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cairn Oil & Gas Taps Tech and Data to Modernize India's Energy Backbone
Cairn Oil & Gas, India's largest private oil and gas exploration company, is doing something bold: Reimagining oilfields as intelligent ecosystems. In this episode of The Sound of CIO, we're joined by Sandeep Gupta, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta—a man steering this deep-tech transformation, turning some of India's oldest hydrocarbon reserves into hubs of innovation. But at the heart of this story is something bigger—how a legacy industry is embracing the future to produce more, safer, and cleaner. This is not just about oil. It's about reinventing energy at a time when India needs it most. Advertisement
Finextra
22-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Banking Circle teams up with Visa Direct for global payments
Banking Circle S.A., the next-generation technology-led payments bank, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The partnership provides Visa Direct with access to Banking Circle's extensive local clearing rails across the world, further strengthening the business's global payment reach for its customers. Visa Direct is one of the world's largest digital payment networks – connecting cards, currencies and markets across the globe. Through this new partnership, Visa Direct will leverage Banking Circle's single API technology to gain access to multiple direct and local clearing rails via a single, secure, and trusted provider. 'Our partnership with Visa Direct represents an important milestone in our firm's mission to increase speed, efficiency and reduce costs associated with cross-border transactions.' said Laust Bertelsen, CEO, Banking Circle S.A. 'Partnering with a business of Visa Direct's scale and stature as a payments industry leader reinforces the growth of Banking Circle's capabilities and highlights the trust in, and significance of our single API. This announcement is yet another example of the ways in which Banking Circle and its partners are helping international businesses with global scale access multiple clearing rails through one trusted partner.' Sandeep Gupta, Global Head of Network, Visa Direct, added: 'Visa Direct is at the forefront of money movement transformation, being a single point of entry for all solutions and capabilities. We are delighted to partner with Banking Circle and excited to utilise its single API technology, which will allow us to offer an enhanced service for our customers.'
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
Stuck over design tweaks & funding, Bhangel Elevated Road to be ready in 2 months
Noida: The six-lane Bhangel Elevated Road , linking Agahpur with NSEZ on the Dadri-Surajpur-Chhalera (DSC) Road, is set for completion by July, nearly 30 months late from its original deadline. The road is among the several infrastructure projects that seek to slash travel time between Noida and Greater Noida as flight operations start from the Noida International Airport later this year. With 30 flights, including international routes to Singapore, Zurich, and Dubai, the airport is initially expected to serve 50 lakh passengers annually, which will significantly increase pressure on the Noida and Yamuna expressways. Currently, Noida is planning a six-lane, elevated expressway between Okhla barrage near Kalindi Kunj and Yamuna Expressway via the Hindon-Yamuna doab to offer direct connectivity to commuters travelling from Delhi and Faridabad to Jewar. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list It is also set to complete the long-stalled 5.9km Chilla elevated road connecting Delhi's Chilla Regulator near Mayur Vihar to the Mahamaya flyover on the Noida Expressway in the next three ready, the Bhangel Elevated Road is set to ease traffic movement on one of the city's busiest routes connecting Noida with Surajpur, Dadri and Greater Noida by bypassing the densely populated villages of Sadarpur, Chhalera, Agahpur, Barola, Salarpur and Friday, joint managing director Sandeep Gupta of UP Bridge Corporation, which is overseeing its construction, said they will complete laying nine 60-metre steel girders on the Bhangel-Barola carriageway of the road near Barola crossing this week. The last leg of the work, to lay deck slabs on girders, is expected to take another month, he in 2013, the elevated road project was launched in June 2020 with a budget of Rs 468 crore and was to be ready by Dec 2022. After missing several deadlines over design changes and a fund shortage, the 5.5km elevated road is being completed at a cost of Rs 608 crore. Noida Authority 's new headquarters in Sector 96, spanning 6 acres, is also expected to be ready over the next two months. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo The building will centralise all administrative departments, currently operating out of the Authority's Sector 6 office and other departments on the new premises will be on the sixth floor, the chairman's office and a conference hall on the top floor, and a public-meeting wing on the first floor, officials in 2009, the construction of the Rs 478-crore building with two multi-storey towers officially began on Jan 5, 2016, and was to be ready in the next three years. Noida Authority blacklisted the contractor in 2022 over substandard work and a delay of 451 days. A new firm took over the construction in Oct that year with a revised target of Jan 2024. After a structural audit by IIT-Delhi in 2023 identified serious flaws in pillar positioning and overall stability, corrective measures had to be implemented. The Authority has since revised the deadline multiple times."Completion of these two projects will to improve traffic flow and streamline civic services significantly," Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M said.
