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New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Petrol, diesel sale in unauthorised containers to attract prosecution under Petroleum and Explosives Act in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: The state government on August 2 asked district collectors to strictly enforce the ban on sale, supply and storage of petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, in plastic bottles or unauthorised containers. It also warned that the violators will be prosecuted as per the provisions of law, including the Petroleum and Explosives Acts. The Government asked the petrol bunks to display the message prominently in both Odia and English. Issuing a directive to this effect, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, told collectors that unfair practice of selling and transporting petroleum products, both Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (MS and HSD) in unapproved containers, poses serious threats to public safety and the environment. Notably, these highly inflammable substances, petrol and diesel in particular, are being widely sold and transported in plastic bottles and unapproved containers in different parts of the state, which is a violation of the statutory provisions of multiple acts. "The government, under the Petroleum Act, 1934, Petroleum Rules, 2002, Explosives Act, 1884, Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and other allied legal frameworks, has decided to carry out strict enforcement against such practices in all districts", Singh said.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Many wards in Danapur affected by waterlogging
1 2 3 4 Patna: Heavy rain has caused widespread waterlogging in most wards under the Danapur nagar parishad jurisdiction, leaving residents to fend for themselves in absence of timely civic response. The worst-affected areas include ward numbers 11, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 35, 38 and 40 where ankle to knee-deep water has inundated streets and residential areas, severely disrupting normal life. The crisis has been exacerbated by the non-completion of the town's drainage system, a long-pending civic project that has drawn the ire of locals, particularly senior citizens and the sick who find it difficult to navigate through the flooded lanes, said JD(U) vice president of Patna district, Sanjay Kumar Singh. Women said they are the worst sufferers as they have to wade through stagnant water to procure essential household items, as vendors and daily suppliers have stopped entering the waterlogged localities in Bibiganj police chowky, Gola Road, Sultanpur, Panchsheel colony, Urja Nagar, IAS colony, Lekha Nagar, RPS Engineering College Mor, Machchua Toli and Lal Kothi Road, he said. Talking to this newspaper here on Friday, several residents of Bibiganj locality expressed frustration over the administration's lack of preparedness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Magherafelt: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo "This happens every monsoon, but this year it is the worst. The drains are half-built, and now we are suffering," said Sushila Devi, a resident of ward number 21. According to a resident of Takiapar and RJD activist Afroz Alam, the local administration should have taken steps much earlier to check waterlogging in the nagar parishad wards. Children have stopped going to their schools, as they have to wade through the stinking water and there's lurking fear of poisonous reptiles, he said. Danapur Nagar Parishad executive officer, Pankaj Kumar, said the district administration has deployed 41 water pumps in an effort to clear water from low-lying areas. All possible efforts are being made to clear water as the pumps are running round-the-clock under the strict supervision of the parishad officials, he said, adding the local administration has also started sprinkling disinfectants to check the outbreak of an epidemic.
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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
H.I.T. Investing: A new book the balance between purpose and profit
It is hard to fathom how any organisation could build a sustainable business by offering high-quality products at affordable prices, but many have done just that. H.I.T. Investing tells their stories Sanjay Kumar Singh Mumbai Listen to This Article H.I.T. Investing: Strong returns through high-impact investing leveraging technology Published by Penguin Business 214 pages ₹799 Can investment firms achieve social or environmental impact while generating sound financial returns? Author Mahesh Joshi answers in the affirmative in his book H.I.T. Investing, which explores the principles and practice of impact investing. This approach seeks to improve the world while earning competitive returns. The global impact investing industry is currently valued at $2.3 trillion. Impact investors begin by identifying causes that matter to them, then back early-stage companies aligned with those goals, typically in sectors such as microfinance, health, education and so on.
News18
17-07-2025
- News18
'Speculative Commentary': Pilots' Union Flags 'Premature' Air India Crash Findings
The pilots' union demanded a fair probe and said that any conclusion drawn prior to a thorough investigation was "irresponsible". As the preliminary probe report in the Air India crash raised questions on the pilots' action in the cockpit, the pilots' union has again called out the 'speculative commentary'. In a letter issued on Wednesday, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) expressed serious concern regarding the preliminary findings and the ongoing chatter over the tragic crash of AI-171 in Ahmedabad. 'At the outset, we would like to register our dissatisfaction with the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process. We also firmly object to the way in which the preliminary report has been interpreted and presented publicly," the letter read. The letter questioned the probe report over the release of the cockpit chat between the pilots and stated that it built a commentary against the pilots of the ill-fated Ahmedabad-London flight. 'The report, as released, lacks comprehensive data and appears to rely selectively on paraphrased cockpit voice recordings to suggest pilot error and question the professional competence and integrity of the flight crew," the Federation of Indian Pilots' letter added. The letter further pointed out that the approach in the preliminary report is neither objective nor complete and therefore urged the public not to reach any premature conclusions. The union further demanding a fair probe and said that any conclusion drawn prior to a thorough investigation was 'irresponsible". 'Assigning blame before a thorough, transparent, and data-driven investigation is both premature and irresponsible. Such speculative commentary undermines the professionalism of highly trained crew members and causes undue distress to their families and colleagues," the letter added. 5-Member Committee Probing Ahmedabad Crash A five-member expert team, led by Director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the deadly Air India crash. The remaining team members are from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): Deputy Director Vipin Venu Varakoth, Assistant Director Veeraragavan K, and Air Safety Officer Vaishnav Vijayakumar. view comments 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.
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14-07-2025
- General
- First Post
Air India crash: Who is on the AAIB team that released the report on Flight AI-171?
All eyes are on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) after it released its preliminary report on the Air India crash in India's Ahmedabad last month. But what exactly is this agency that is probing the tragedy? Who are the people involved in the investigation? read more Wreckage of Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which was operating flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, placed under tight security, seen a month after the tragedy, in Ahmedabad. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) published its preliminary report on the crash on Saturday. PTI The Air India crash in Ahmedabad last month, which resulted in the death of 260 people, has put the spotlight on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as it released its preliminary report into the deadly crash on Saturday, July 12. Over the weekend, a five-member expert team, led by 56-year-old Sanjay Kumar Singh, released a 15-page report providing a detailed timeline of Air India flight AI171's final minutes, confirming that both engines shut down seconds after lift-off and that neither pilot acknowledged switching them off. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The AAIB's preliminary report stated that the fuel switches of the two engines were cut off immediately, with a time gap of one second after take-off. However, the report hasn't been able to determine why the fuel cut-off switches for both engines moved to 'cutoff' in-flight. While questions are still being asked about the report, we move our focus to what exactly is the AAIB and how capable are they of dealing with such situations? Understanding the AAIB The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a government agency within the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Its main purpose is to probe aircraft accidents and serious incidents in India's airspace. The agency was set up in 2012 with the purpose of carrying out investigation into accidents, serious incidents and incidents. In fact, the AAIB's mandate is strictly safety-focused: to prevent and not to punish. Incidentally, prior to the formation of the AAIB, probes such as the Air India one, were handled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which also regulates airlines. This could result in a bias, which led to the formation of the AAIB. Until date, the AAIB has carried out investigations in over 150 crashes in the country. It also probed the 2020 Kozhikode crash in which 21 people died after the plane overshot the runway. The AAIB's head office is Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi. Image Courtesy: @27saurabhsinha/X But, what are AAIB's functions? The AAIB is tasked to carry out investigations into categories of accidents, serious incidents and incidents. Rule 3 of Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 clearly states that the objective of investigations carried out by the AAIB is prevention of accidents and incidents and not to apportion blame or liability. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In cases of accidents, the AAIB is responsible for carrying out probes, which includes collecting evidence such as the plane's black boxes, flight data and witness statements. Once this is done, the AAIB then presents a draft report. Once it is consulted and deliberated upon, the final report is made public and published on the official website. The accepted 'Final Investigation Reports' are also forwarded to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the specialised agency of the United Nations, and the states participating in the investigation. The AAIB also publishes safety studies from time to time. The AAIB reports are of significance in the aftermath of a crash or accident. It helps to improve air safety. In fact, recommendations made from previous reports have helped in drafting newer rules, better pilot training and even changes in aircraft design. Who's who in the AAIB team probing Air India crash Following Air India flight AI171's crash in June in Ahmedabad, the AAIB formed a five-member team to probe the incident. Here's who's in the team and who's heading it: 1) Sanjay Kumar Singh: Helming the team investigating the Air India crash is AAIB director director Sanjay Kumar Singh. He has a 15-year experience in aircraft accident investigation and aviation safety. At 56, Singh has managed investigations into 15 accidents or serious incidents and has overseen the classification of at least 300 reported occurrences. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 2) Jasbir Singh Larhga: Working with the AAIB for a decade, Larhga has been involved in various aircraft accident investigations, including the crash in India's Kozhikode in 2020. He also worked with the DGCA as well as with Pawan Hans and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. With an experience of over 15 years, Sanjay Kumar Singh, currently serving as director of AAIB, is the head of the team probing the Air India crash. Image Courtesy: LinkedIn 3) Vipin Venu Varakoth: Varakoth is an Assistant Director of Air Safety at DGCA based in Mumbai for more than seven years. He had also served as Air Safety Officer for nearly seven years, according to his LinkedIn profile. 4) Veeraragavan K: An assistant director of air safety at DGCA in Mumbai for close to four years, he has also served as an Air Safety Officer in the national capital for nine years. His LinkedIn page reveals that he also worked as an analysis engineer with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for a little over a year in Chennai. 5) Vaishnav Vijayakumar: An Air Safety Officer at the DGCA, Vijaykumar has been part of various aircraft accident/incident investigations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
