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Sep 16, 2024

RINL Wins CII-GBC National Energy Leader Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, once again achieved excellence in energy efficiency and conservation by winning the prestigious National Energy Leader Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC). This marks the sixth consecutive year that RINL has received this accolade, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to sustainable energy practices.
At a ceremony in Hyderabad, the award was presented to K Sudhakar, GM of the Energy Management Department (EMD-I/c), and his team by Milind Deora, Secretary of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India.
In addition to the National Energy Leader Award, RINL also secured the "Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award" for the eighth consecutive year. These acknowledgments reflect RINL's ongoing efforts in energy conservation through various initiatives.
Receiving the National Energy Leader Award for six consecutive years underscores RINL's pioneering approach to energy management. The company's continuous focus on enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and embracing innovative technologies for sustainable growth sets a high standard within the industry.

Sep 13, 2024

Indian Origin Lecturer Wins the Prize for Literature in Singapore

An Indian-origin lecturer at Nanyang Technological University won the Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction for her short story – 'Nine Yard Sarees'.
Prasanthi Ram's debut work was published in late 2023.
The short story cycle is about generations of a Tamil Brahmin family dispersed across Singapore, Sydney, New York and Connecticut.
The Singapore Literature Prize a biennial award in Singapore recognises outstanding published works by Singaporean authors in any of the four official languages: Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. The competition is organised by the Singapore Book Council (SBC) with the support of the National Art Council.

Sep 12, 2024

Komal Panda Wins James Dyson Award

Odisha-based Komal Panda is the national winner of India for the James Dyson Award 2024 for her innovation, Novocarry, a portable cooling carrier that helps keep insulin and other liquid medication under desired temperatures. The national winner will receive a prize money of approximately Rs. 5 lakh.
Novocarry's advanced cooling technology preserves insulin potency during long-distance travel, even in areas with limited electricity, and its powerful battery doubles as a charging station, making it a uniquely versatile solution. Komal's inspiration came from her father who used to struggle to store and transport insulin due to the lack of refrigeration at his office.

Sep 10, 2024

India's Cities Recognised for Air Quality Improvements: Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024

In a significant recognition of efforts to combat air pollution, the Union Environment Ministry presented the 'National Clean Air City' Awards during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024. This event, held in Jaipur, showcased the remarkable strides made by various Indian cities in improving their air quality.
The awards were categorised based on population size, acknowledging the unique challenges and achievements of cities across different scales.
Major Cities (Population over 10 lakh)
Surat, Gujarat: Emerged as the top major city in India for air quality improvements
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: Secured the second position
Agra, Uttar Pradesh: Ranked third among large cities
Medium-sized Cities (Population between 3 lakh and 10 lakh)
Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Amravati, Maharashtra
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
These cities were recognised for their significant efforts in implementing air quality improvement measures.
Smaller Cities (Population under 3 lakh)
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
Nalgonda, Telangana
Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh
The inclusion of smaller cities in the awards highlights the importance of air quality management across all urban scales in India.

Sep 09, 2024

Mike Pandey Wins 2024 Jackson Wild Legacy Award

Renowned filmmaker and conservationist Mike Pandey was awarded the 2024 Jackson Wild Legacy Award, one of the most prestigious global honours in wildlife and environmental filmmaking.
The award, presented at a ceremony in Maryland, USA, celebrates Pandey's 45 years of impactful storytelling that has raised awareness about crucial wildlife and environmental issues.

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