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The Print
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Rourkela Steel Plant commissions ladle furnace
It was commissioned in Steel Melting Shop-II on Wednesday. A ladle furnace is the second unit used to refine molten steel after it is produced in a primary furnace. Rourkela (Odisha), Jun 12 (PTI) The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of SAIL on Thursday said it has commissioned a state-of-the-art Ladle Furnace 2D (LF#2D). This achievement underscores RSP's commitment to technological modernisation, enhanced productivity, and a strong culture of safety, the company said in a statement. The newly operational LF#2D is a critical facility that will significantly boost productivity by ensuring a timely and efficient supply of liquid steel to the new slab caster alongside the existing ones. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge, RSP, with additional charge of Durgapur Steel Plant & IISCO Steel Plant said, 'Steel is not just what we make — it is who we are. RSP is truly proud of everyone's sincere and hardworking efforts.' He also congratulated everyone associated with the project for the successful commissioning of LF#2D. The LF#2D is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a 30 MVA furnace transformer, a water-cooled ladle roof, a hydraulic roof-lifting system, advanced electrode handling assemblies, and a mechanised ferroalloy feeding system. The commissioning process was executed with attention to safety and strict compliance with protocols, achieving a zero-incident record, the RSP said. PTI AAM NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Rourkela Steel Plant commissions advanced ladle furnace to boost output
A ladle furnace is the second unit used to refine molten steel after it is produced in a primary furnace The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of SAIL on Thursday said it has commissioned a state-of-the-art Ladle Furnace 2D (LF#2D). A ladle furnace is the second unit used to refine molten steel after it is produced in a primary furnace. It was commissioned in Steel Melting Shop-II on Wednesday. This achievement underscores RSP's commitment to technological modernisation, enhanced productivity, and a strong culture of safety, the company said in a statement. The newly operational LF#2D is a critical facility that will significantly boost productivity by ensuring a timely and efficient supply of liquid steel to the new slab caster alongside the existing ones. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge, RSP, with additional charge of Durgapur Steel Plant & IISCO Steel Plant said, Steel is not just what we make it is who we are. RSP is truly proud of everyone's sincere and hardworking efforts. He also congratulated everyone associated with the project for the successful commissioning of LF#2D. The LF#2D is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a 30 MVA furnace transformer, a water-cooled ladle roof, a hydraulic roof-lifting system, advanced electrode handling assemblies, and a mechanised ferroalloy feeding system. The commissioning process was executed with attention to safety and strict compliance with protocols, achieving a zero-incident record, the RSP said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
04-06-2025
- General
- Mint
‘Freedom is subject to restriction': Allahabad HC raps Rahul Gandhi for ‘Chinese soldiers beating up Indian Army' remark
Allahabad High Court told Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi that 'Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression, this freedom is subject to the reasonable restrictions and it does not include the freedom to make statements which are defamatory to any person or defamatory to the Indian Army.' The Allahabad High Court dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging a summons issued by a Lucknow court in a defamation case concerning his alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army during the 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma had directed Gandhi to appear for hearing on March 24 in the defamation case filed against him. Challenging this, Rahul had moved the High Court. The complaint was filed by retired Border Roads Organisation Director Uday Shankar Srivastava, whose rank is equivalent to an Army Colonel. He claimed Rahul Gandhi's statements on 16 December 2022, alleging that 'Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh,' were derogatory and defamatory towards the Indian military forces. Rejecting Rahul Gandhi's argument that the complainant was not an Army officer and that he had not defamed him personally, the Allahabad High Court noted that under Section 199(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, a person other than the direct victim can be considered an 'aggrieved person' if affected by the offence. Since Srivastava expressed deep respect for the Army and was personally hurt by the remarks, he qualified to file the complaint. The Allahabad High Court held: 'The trial Court has rightly arrived at the decision to summon the applicant to face trial for the offence under Section 500 IPC after taking into consideration all the relevant facts and circumstances of the case and after satisfying himself that a prima facie case for trial of the applicant is made out.' as reported by Bar and Bench. The court further clarified that at this preliminary stage, it was unnecessary to examine the merits of the competing claims, as that responsibility lies with the trial court. Consequently, the plea was dismissed.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
Strict surveillance in UP to prevent child marriage on Akshay Tritiya
Varanasi: City markets, especially hubs of jewellers, wait for hectic gold trade on Akshay Tritiya , many celebrate Parshuram Jayanti and hold religious events without considering the muhurt (auspicious occasion/moment). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The probation department also faces a hectic task on this day, as they maintain sharp vigil to check child marriages, which a large number of families from weaker sections hold on the occasion. There were efforts to mobilise officials from police, social welfare and other departments in all districts on Tuesday, eve of the festive day. ADM (City), Alok Verma, in Varanasi led the drive and requested all SDMs, officials from the police, probation, social welfare, women and child welfare and others to maintain sharp vigil in their respective areas to ensure no child marriage takes place. Not only in Varanasi, but similar exercises were evident in all districts of this region. A team led by district probation officer Vijay Kumar Pandey in Jaunpur was also sensitising people to prevent child marriages. The officials informed them that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act , 2006 was notified on Jan 10, 2007, and came into effect on Nov 1, 2007. According to the law, the legal marriage age is set at 21 for boys and 18 for girls. If a boy or girl is below these ages, it is considered child marriage. The officials made it very clear that those involved in a child marriage can face two years of imprisonment, a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, or both. Women are only fined. Anyone involved, whether family members, neighbours, tent and catering service providers, musicians, barbers, priests, or religious figures who assist in the event, will also be held accountable. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The officials said, "As part of our social responsibility, all are encouraged to report such incidents on helpline 1098. The identity of the informant will be kept confidential and effective action will be taken on the complaint." Officials were seeking cooperation from everyone in society to make UP free from child marriages, as despite all efforts, many cases continue to come to light. As per records made available by district probation officer of Varanasi, four cases of child marriage came to light in 2024-25, while in 2023-24, six cases were registered.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Officials review preps for mass wedding
Varanasi: Divisional commissioner S Rajalingam , along with the DCP of Kashi and departmental officers, conducted a surprise inspection of Sankuldhara Pond in Khojwa on Friday to reviewe the preparations for the mass wedding to be held on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on April 30. The mass wedding will feature a procession with horse-drawn carriages. During the event, altars will be set up around the pond along with a main stage. Additionally, arrangements for food and parking for the families of the brides and grooms will also be made. The officials took stock of cleanliness, parking, road and alley repairs, street lighting, pond cleaning, and security arrangements. Officials including ADM city Alok Verma, additional municipal commissioner Savita Yadav, deputy director of tourism RK Rawat, social welfare officer, and officials from the waterworks and police department were accompanied the senior officials. tnn
