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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Discoms gear up to tackle strike call in Noida and Ghaziabad
Noida: In response to a strike call by contractual discom workers , authorities in Noida and Ghaziabad have mobilised backup resources through outsourcing agencies. The protest, organised by over 2,500 workers under the UP Vidyut Karamchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti (VKSSS), is against the privatisation of discoms, Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PUVVNL) and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (DVVNL). While workers have planned daily protests for three hours from May 21 to 28 from 2 pm to 5 pm, they have called for an indefinite boycott of work from May 29. Despite the strike call, the discom staff are not expected to participate in the strike as directives have been issued for termination of services and blacklisting anyone found involved in the protest. District magistrates of both Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented stringent measures, deploying police and power department officials to safeguard critical infrastructure, including hospitals, airports, and waterworks. GB Nagar district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma held meetings with the departments concerned and directed no disruption of work or power supply during the strike period. Sanjay Kumar Jain, chief engineer, Noida power department, PVVNL, told TOI that the department has arranged 140 workers from the outsourced agency as backups during the period of the indefinite strike. "In case any lineman or staff from the department joins the strike, their services will be immediately terminated, and they will be blacklisted across the state," said Jain. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo Similar arrangements were made in Ghaziabad, where DM Deepak Meena held a meeting at the Collectorate with the officials of the power department on Monday to ensure uninterrupted supply during the boycott and to arrange backup plans in advance during the work boycott.
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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bangladesh import curbs won't hurt Indian textile majors, say experts
India's decision to ban imports of several items like textile goods from Bangladesh via land routes is unlikely to have much impact on domestic retail majors, said top industry sources. Industry experts say that Indian companies can easily replace Bangladeshi goods through domestic sourcing, as the quantity is minimal. According to the Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF), an industry association, India imported around $618 million worth of woven and knitted apparel from Bangladesh during the 11-month period up to February in the last financial year. Bangladesh's share in India's apparel imports stands at around 35–40 per cent. 'Due to the zero-duty advantage, Indian retailers have been extensively importing garments from Bangladesh. A reduction in such imports is expected to strengthen domestic production and provide vital support to local manufacturers across the value chain,' said Prabhu Dhamodharan, convenor of Coimbatore-based ITF. Based on a notification by the Commerce Ministry, dated May 17, imports from Bangladesh will only be allowed through Mumbai's Nhava Sheva and Kolkata's seaports. This will make Bangladeshi goods even more expensive, acting as a disincentive for Indian importers. 'The move will increase cost, lead time, and make it difficult for small importers to manage. Currently, India has given duty-free access to Bangladesh, and more than ₹6,000 crore is coming annually from that country. Restrictions on that mean at least ₹1,000–2,000 crore of that may be replaced by Indian manufacturing,' said Sanjay Kumar Jain, managing director (MD) of textile producer TT Ltd. Experts highlight that this move would also reduce the backdoor entry of Chinese fabrics into India (without duty) that were getting converted in Bangladesh and being sent to India duty-free. Chinese fabrics, if imported directly from China, have 20 per cent import duty. A dominant retail player in India said that it will start sourcing from the domestic market completely. 'This move addresses the industry's long-standing concern regarding the unchecked inflow of low-cost apparel into the Indian retail market, which was adversely impacting domestic manufacturers, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The decision is a timely step towards preventing the dumping of foreign-made garments and strengthening India's self-reliance in apparel production,' said Santosh Katariya, president, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). 'We believe this policy must be complemented with continued support for capacity building and ease of doing business for Indian manufacturers. Enhancing the competitiveness of our MSMEs is critical to fully harness the opportunities created by such progressive trade measures,' Katariya added. The step may impact buyers temporarily as their supply chain will be disrupted and have higher cost and lead time. 'They will need to re-align, and for products with less difference in cost and quality, they will shift to Indian suppliers,' Jain said. 'Most of our apparel is sourced from within the country. Our vendors at times import accessories for clothes from other markets. Even the little that we were sourcing from other markets will be stopped,' a company executive, on condition of anonymity, said.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Rain brings respite, but power cuts trouble Noida, Greater Noida residents
A fierce overnight storm brought more than just relief from the soaring temperatures in Noida and Greater Noida — it paralysed the region, triggering widespread power cuts, traffic jams, and infrastructure damage. The sudden deluge, accompanied by gusty winds, left thousands in the dark and roads flooded, highlighting the city's struggle to handle severe weather despite improvements in its infrastructure. Thunderstorms and gusty winds began after midnight in Gautam Budh Nagar, and heavy rainfall continued until 7 am on Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Gautam Budh Nagar, which includes Noida and Greater Noida, plummeted from 24.8°C on Thursday to 19.9°C by Friday morning. The maximum temperature also dropped by nearly 3°C, from 33.5°C on Thursday to 30°C on Friday, offering some respite from the summer heat. Sanjay Kumar Jain, the chief engineer of Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) Noida, attributed the outages to strong winds, which caused trees to fall onto power lines. 'Our teams were deployed early, and most complaints were resolved promptly. We've identified critical points in the system and aim to resolve vulnerabilities within the next few days,' he said. In Greater Noida, winds of up to 55 km/h caused trees and branches to fall on electric poles and power lines, damaging 11 poles. Noida Power Company Limited spokesperson Manoj Jha confirmed that most areas had their power restored within one to two hours. 'In Gaur City and Sector 16, the outage lasted only an hour, while the rest of the region was largely unaffected,' he said. However, localities such as Noida sectors 27, 49, 83, Sadullapur, and Shahberi experienced intermittent to prolonged power cuts lasting several hours. 'We've had no power since 4 am, and the inverter battery died due to the extended outage,' said Mayank Singh, a resident of Sudamapur, Noida. Apart from power issues, traffic movement was significantly impacted, especially in low-lying areas where waterlogging and fallen trees caused severe congestion. The Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) control room was on high alert, and traffic police worked tirelessly to clear obstructions. 'Once the storm subsided, we began patrolling to identify areas affected by waterlogging and fallen trees,' said Vinay Tomar, sub-inspector (traffic). Brajesh Sharma, a Sector 78 resident, noted, 'I left home at 8 am fearing congestion. While traffic on the way to Delhi was smooth, I saw waterlogging at several places, including the Sector 50 roundabout and the Delhi-Noida-Direct (DND) flyover.' Commuters in Greater Noida also reported heavy traffic jams, especially between Gaur City 1 and 2. 'It was a nightmare. I was stuck for an hour,' posted Vikash Singhal on social media, tagging the Noida Traffic Police. In addition to waterlogged roads, fallen trees in various locations disrupted the flow of traffic. 'A tree fell on the road near Ek Murti roundabout at 8:50 am, causing a disruption. Traffic police cleared it immediately,' said a traffic police spokesperson. Waterlogging was reported in several sectors, including 21, 44, 50, 62, and 142. Sanjay Khatri, the additional chief executive officer of the Noida Authority, inspected affected areas in Sector 62, where clogged drains caused water to accumulate. 'We penalized the contractor M/S Ausan Construction ₹1 lakh for failing to maintain cleanliness. Two other contractors were fined ₹50,000 each for poor maintenance,' said the Noida Authority. Lokesh M, the chief executive officer of the Noida Authority, directed staff to clear roads of debris and ensure no obstruction remained for commuters. 'We've instructed the water works department to attend to any complaints from residents,' he said. Urban planners noted that waterlogging in Noida is less severe than in other parts of the NCR due to the city's location between the Yamuna and Hindon rivers. 'Rainwater easily flows into these rivers through 14 major drains, preventing prolonged waterlogging,' said Deepak Agarwal, a private architect and town planner. He further explained that Noida's well-planned infrastructure, including advanced drainage systems, mitigates the risk of flooding, unlike other NCR cities like Delhi and Gurugram. Atul Gupta, president of the Uttar Pradesh Architects and Town Planners' Association, contrasted Noida's planning with that of Delhi and Gurugram. 'Noida is a well-planned city, unlike Delhi and Gurugram, where infrastructure is developed piecemeal,' he said. Despite the heavy damage caused by the rainstorm, Noida's infrastructure handled much of the impact. Power disruptions were swiftly addressed, and waterlogging cleared quickly due to efficient drainage systems. However, urban planners and officials stressed the need for continued vigilance to prevent similar disruptions in the future. As the storm subsided and normalcy returned, the people of Noida could only hope that these lessons in preparedness would lead to faster improvements in infrastructure maintenance and disaster management in the years ahead.
