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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
MOEF team to visit Mahadayi basin projects soon, say officials
A team of officials from the Union Ministry for Forests, Environment and Climate Change is likely to visit the proposed project sites in the Mahadayi river basin in Belagavi district and the adjoining Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in the next few days. Official sources said that the team is likely to include forest officials, engineers and hydrologists. Local officials are busy preparing for the visit, like creating multiple copies of documents including the detailed project report of the Bandori Nala Project and the copies of the land acquisition notices issues to farmers. The proposed visit has received contrasting reactions, however, with farmers and pro-Kannada groups in North Karnataka are welcoming it, but environmental activists in Goa and Karnataka opposing the project. The Kalasa - Bandori Nala agitation committee chairman Vijay Kulkarni said he was elated to learn of the visit. 'This means that the Union government has made up its mind to approve of the Karnataka government's plans to utilise Mahadayi basin waters for the development of North Karnataka. We knew this would happen, but it took some time,' he said. The Mahadayi river water diversion project, aimed at supplying water to drought-prone regions of northern Karnataka, has been a long-standing point of contention between Karnataka and Goa. The two lift irrigation projects involve diverting water from the west flowing Kalasa, Bandori, and Haltara streams, that are the tributaries of the Mahadayi into the east flowing Malaprabha. The Union government has approved the two detailed project reports submitted by the State government. However, the final approvals from the Central Wildlife Board and Ministry of Forests are pending. Karnataka argues the Mahadayi basin projects are drinking water projects and are hence exempted from environment impact assessment and public hearing. However, Goa has argued it is an irrigation project that would have irreversible negative impact on the fragile ecology of the western ghats and of Goa. It is in this background that the central team's inspection is seen as a crucial step in evaluating compliance with environmental norms before further approvals are granted. Farmers' associations in North Karnataka and Kannada organisations in Belagavi have expressed optimism about the visit, hoping it will accelerate the project's progress. 'This inspection is a positive step towards resolving the water crisis in our region. The Mahadayi project is essential for irrigation and drinking water needs,' said Uday Desai, a Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha leader. Pro-Kannada groups have also urged the central team to expedite clearances, emphasising the project's importance for the State's agrarian economy. We have also heard about the visit, but there is no official confirmation as yet. We would happily welcome the team if they are planning to approve the project, said Ashok Chandaragi, convenor of the central committee of Kannada organisations. Environmentalists, however, are worried. Members of the Paryavarni foundation and the `Save Mahadayi and Save Malaprabha' campaign have called for a rally on June 3, opposing the Mahadayi diversion projects. They have urged the State government to reconsider the projects, as they fear that they would lead to desertification of North Karnataka, that depends on the Khanapur forest region for rainfall. The Mahadayi basin projects would not only lead to submergence of over 50 hectares of forests, choke fresh water supply to the Bhimgad wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and the Mhadei sanctuary in Goa, but also lead to reduced rainfall in Belagavi and North Karnataka, said Nitin Dhond, a member of the foundation. In a related development, the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has submitted a report stating that the Mahadayi project will have a 'minimal impact' on Goa's coastal ecology. The study, commissioned by the central government, claims that the water diversion will not significantly alter salinity levels or marine life in Goa's estuaries. However, Goan activists and some political leaders have dismissed these findings, alleging that the study overlooks long-term environmental risks.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Velsao fish deaths case: NGT disposes of petition
Representative image. Margao: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) disposed of a petition concerning fish mortality at Velsao Bay after noting that the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) had already taken appropriate remedial actions against the culpable company. The case came before the western zone bench of the NGT. The petition sought an intervention regarding the mass fish deaths that occurred at Velsao Bay, which were attributed to the effluent discharge from Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL), a fertiliser manufacturing company operating at Zuarinagar, Mormugao. Following a site inspection and the analysis of the water samples from the rivulet, the GSPCB determined that PPL's operations contributed to environmental damage. Subsequently, the board imposed environmental damage compensation of over Rs 12 lakh on the company for the violations. In addition to the monetary penalty, the GSPCB took preventive measures by securing a bank guarantee of Rs 25 lakh from PPL to ensure compliance with the conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo According to the affidavit submitted by the GSPCB, it conducted a further inspection of the unit in Sep 2024. The pollution had abated, the inspection found. The NGT bench, comprising judicial member Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and expert member Vijay Kulkarni, observed that the pollution was effectively controlled following the GSPCB's intervention. No order against PPL is required, the NGT said.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GL Communications Advances ED-137 Solutions for Air Traffic Communication Testing
GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom testing solutions, addressed the press regarding their ED-137 testing solutions for Air Traffic Management (ATM) networks. The solutions are fully compliant with EUROCAE ED-137 standards, ensuring robust and versatile testing capabilities across a wide range of air traffic applications, including air-to-ground and ground-to-ground communications. GL invites attendees to visit Stand #H1110 at Airspace World 2025, May 13–15, in Lisbon, Portugal, to explore these solutions. [For illustration, refer to ED137 Solutions for Air Traffic Communication Testing] Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, says, 'GL offers advanced testing tools for next-generation ATM networks, enabling accurate emulation and load testing of Controller Working Positions (CWPs), Ground Radio Stations (GRSs), Analog-IP converters, and Gateways. Fully compliant with ED-137, our solutions support both air-to-ground and ground-to-ground signaling and traffic emulation. For ED-138-based service quality monitoring, we provide detailed voice metrics including MOS, jitter, packet loss, latency, and support for PESQ and POLQA scoring.' GL's ED-137 solutions are fully compliant with the latest standards, ensuring interoperability and easy adaptation to future updates. With full IPv6 support and active involvement in industry forums, GL stays ahead of evolving ATM requirements. Trusted by global Air Navigation Service Providers and manufacturers of Voice Communication Systems (VCS), radio, recorder, and gateway manufacturers, GL's ED-137 and ED-138 VoIP Test Tools support development, verification, load and field testing, and factory acceptance. The Message Automation and Protocol Simulation (MAPS™) framework supports protocol emulation across Analog, TDM and VoIP technologies. It emulates ED-137-compliant Radio, Telephone, and Recorder interfaces for testing VoIP-based ATM systems. MAPS™ runs on the Windows® operating system and uses the PC's network interface card to send and receive traffic. MAPS™ ED-137 Radio emulates air-to-ground calls by emulating either CWPs or Radios as per ED-137 volume 1 Radio. Similarly, MAPS™ ED-137 Telephone emulates ground-to-ground calls by emulating CWPs as per ED-137 volume 2 Telephone. Optionally Telephone emulator supports Addendum 2: FAA Legacy Telephone Interworking, Addendum 4: Override Call and Addendum 5: Voice Call. MAPS™ ED-137 Recorder can emulate recorder interface at CWP, GRS, and Recorder Server as per ED-137 volume 4 Recorder. Hundreds of CWPs or Radios can be emulated and can generate bulk air-to-ground or ground-to-ground calls using a single instance/license. All GL emulators support ED-137 B and C versions, including Change 1 and 2, with IPv6 compatibility. Validated with EUROCAE's VOTER tool, they ensure reliable, standards-based functional and load testing of interfaces like CWP, VCS, GRS, Recorder, and Radio Gateway. The MAPS™ framework enables protocol customization and negative testing, while also emulating IP impairments—such as packet loss, duplication, delay, and out-of-order delivery—for robust network evaluation. Traffic can be monitored via GL's PacketScan™ and analyzed locally or remotely using the NetSurveyorWeb™ platform. [For more information, refer to Centralized Monitoring for ED-138 Air-Ground and Ground-Ground Calls Measuring voice quality, latency, packet loss, and other metrics across air traffic networks is essential for ensuring safe and reliable aviation communication. GL's PacketScan™ software enables the capture and monitoring of live signaling and voice traffic, analyzing both ground-to-ground and air-to-ground calls in compliance with EUROCAE ED-138 standards. It measures voice quality metrics like MOS, packet loss, jitter, and delay, providing essential tools for troubleshooting and passive monitoring. Multiple PacketScan™ probes can be deployed across the network, sending call detail records to a centralized database for easy querying via web browsers. GL's NetSurveyorWeb™ is a web-based, centralized network surveillance system with a back-end database. It displays call detail records, measurement results, and network performance metrics. It provides both real-time and historical analysis through graphical reports, alarms, filters, search capabilities, and email notifications. [For more information, refer to End-to-End Delay and Voice Quality Measurement for Air Traffic Systems GL Communications' TM-ATM (Timing Measurement in Air Traffic Management) solution delivers precise delay and voice quality measurements across analog, TDM, and IP systems. Designed for ANSPs and equipment manufacturers, it enables accurate performance assessment in both lab and field environments. The solution captures, filters, time stamps, and correlates events at various interfaces, measuring delays for PTT actions, confirmation signals, and voice path delays. With GPS-based timing and automated testing, it ensures high accuracy and consistency. Key modules include MAPS™ Administrator, Packet Analyzer, Audio Analyzer, and Discrete Signal Logger. About GL Communications Inc., GL Communications is a global provider of telecom test and measurement solutions. GL's solutions are used to verify the quality and reliability of Wireless, Fiber Optic, TDM and Analog networks. Warm Regards, Vikram Kulkarni, PhD Phone: 301-670-4784 x114 Email: info@ in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
18-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GL Communications Advances High-Density Call Emulation for Scalable Network Testing
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom testing solutions, addressed the press regarding their High-Density Call Emulation Tools, which can emulate thousands of simultaneous phone calls over IP, TDM, and Analog networks. These solutions allow users to generate and analyze a large number of phone calls, replicating real-world traffic conditions in a controlled test environment. [For illustration, refer to High-Density Call Emulation Architecture ] There is a rapidly growing demand for voice, video, and data services world-wide. Service providers and customers alike must rigorously test their networks to identify performance bottlenecks and bandwidth limitations. GL's solutions provide comprehensive load testing, call monitoring, and voice quality measurements across various telecom networks. Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, states, 'GL provides solutions to emulate thousands of simultaneous phone calls across IP, TDM, and Analog networks. Customers can load test infrastructure, monitor calls, and measure voice quality. Our solutions include GUI and scripting for call emulation and are available in both portable and rack-mount form factors. They support all telecom protocols, including VoIP (SIP + RTP), ISDN, SS7, and Analog (FXO/FXS), and emulate FAX calls over these networks.' GL's Message Automation and Protocol Simulation (MAPS™) framework emulates IP, TDM, and Analog protocols. Additionally, MAPS™ High-Density (HD) is a dedicated hardware appliance serving as an advanced RTP media generator for high-volume VoIP call emulation. It supports signaling and traffic generation for IP and Wireless networks, including SIP, GSM A, BICC, MGCP, and H.248/MEGACO, along with voice quality testing using E-model (R-factor) and MOS. Available in rack-mount or portable configurations with up to 8 x 1GigE interfaces, it generates up to 64,000 simultaneous calls per appliance. The MAPS™ platform also supports multiple TDM protocols, including CAS, ISDN, SS7, FXO, FXS, MAP, CAP, INAP, and GSM, enabling large call volumes and high call rates for legacy networks, facilitating effective network performance testing under heavy traffic. MAPS™ SS7 Protocol Emulator emulates high volumes of ISUP traffic over TDM networks, enabling automated stress and load testing through Load and Bulk Call Generation. This supports efficient network performance evaluation, reliability testing, and capacity planning in SS7 environments, with compatibility across ANSI, China, ETSI, ITU, and UK standards. MAPS™ ISDN Protocol Emulator emulates ISDN signaling over TDM networks, generating high volumes of ISDN traffic for comprehensive testing. It supports various ISDN standards, including ITU-T Q.931, 5ESS, 4ESS, BELL, DMS-100, DMS-250, and QSIG ECMA, and can emulate Q.921 LAPD signaling over ISDN's D channel. MAPS™ CAS Protocol Emulator emulates Channel Associated Signaling (CAS) calls to test network performance under stress. It supports CAS signaling types like Loop Start, R1, MFC-R2, and Feature Group D (FGD), generating numerous simultaneous calls with DTMF/MF tones, signaling bits, and dialed digits to assess telecom system capacity and resilience. MAPS™ Analog Phone Simulator (APS) is a high-capacity analog call generator for testing Central Offices, PBXs, Gateways, and other telecom equipment. It includes server hardware, GL MAPS™ software, channel banks, and optional fax emulation and voice quality testing modules in a compact rack-mount system. MAPS™ APS system supports up to 96 independent FXO/FXS ports per server. Other key features include: About GL Communications Inc., GL Communications is a global provider of telecom test and measurement solutions. GL's solutions are used to verify the quality and reliability of Wireless, Fiber Optic, TDM and Analog networks. Warm Regards, Vikram Kulkarni, PhD
