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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
DG of Fire Safety warns industry heads after Sigachi blast, urges strict adherence to norms
SANGAREDDY: The Director General of Fire Safety, Nagi Reddy, emphasised that it is the responsibility of industrialists and senior officials, such as general managers, to take all necessary safety precautions. He warned that the government will act strictly against any lapses in this regard. 'Negligence by even one or two persons can prove costly and lead to catastrophe. This was very clear in the recent explosion at Sigachi chemical industry in Pashamylaram, which resulted in the death of 45 people and left eight missing. Even while this tragedy remains fresh in public memory, another fire broke out on Sunday, although without any loss of life,' Nagi Reddy said while addressing a meeting of industrialists, general managers, directors, and other senior officials from various industries on Monday. The meeting, held at the Industrial Local Authority (IALA) office, was attended by around 100 representatives. Speaking on fire control systems, he said that beyond setting up the systems, industries must ensure they are robust and managed by dedicated safety officers with adequate support staff. He stated that every industry must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the department after meeting prescribed safety norms. He further added that fire safety systems should be checked frequently, and a portion of industry revenue should be allocated for safety and security.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
Here's why Japan's coastguard visited a remote Scottish lighthouse
The Mull of Galloway Lighthouse has welcomed visitors from Japan to celebrate a landmark moment in international lighthouse collaboration. Mayumi Arita of the Japan Coastguard and Masataka Abe, Cultural Consul at the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, visited the iconic lighthouse with Gillian Burns, Navigation Officer for the Northern Lighthouse Board. The visit last week follows the signing of a historic agreement on November 21, 2024, officially twinning the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse with Japan's Inubosaki Lighthouse. The agreement marks a significant milestone in lighthouse collaboration as it is the first ever lighthouse twinning agreement in the world. READ MORE: Watch as Scottish lighthouse authority's new vessel launches at shipyard in Spain To the lighthouses: a journey around Scotland's spectacular maritime towers Meet the couple who used life savings to open historic lighthouse keeper's home as a boutique hotel The twinning initiative has been supported by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), who believe that linking lighthouses across the globe helps to foster peace, cultural exchange, and international understanding. During their visit, Ms Arita and Mr Abe were given a guided tour of the lighthouse by Retained Lightkeeper Barry Miller. They also experienced a live demonstration, without sound, of the historic fog signal engines by Alexander Peebles of the Mull of Galloway Trust. The Inubosaki Lighthouse was designed and built by Scottish engineer Richard Henry Brunton in 1874 served as the most important coastal lighthouse to support the safety of maritime traffic in the Pacific Ocean approaches, from and to Tokyo Bay, an important location for Japanese shipping industry and economy. #JapanCoastGuard officials visited Mull of Galloway #Lighthouse (Scotland), which twinned with Inubosaki Lighthouse in 2024, and held a meeting with #NorthernLighthouseBoard (@NLB_UK ) to discuss concrete ways for collaborating with the twinned light houses. — 海上保安庁 (@JCG_koho) July 4, 2025 Because of its practical importance as well as historical value, the Inubosaki Brunton Association was established by the local community to support the research of the lighthouse and to raise public awareness. The Mull of Galloway Lighthouse was established in 1830 and engineered by Robert Stevenson whose sons David and Thomas helped prepare Brunton for his mission to Japan. On July 4, 2013, the local community successfully bought the former lightkeepers cottages, engine room, foghorn and 30 acres of heathland at the Mull of Galloway, and the Mull of Galloway Trust was formed. The Northern Lighthouse Board still owns and operates the lighthouse tower.
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Here's why Japan's coastguard visited a remote Scottish lighthouse
The twinning initiative has been supported by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), who believe that linking lighthouses across the globe helps to foster peace, cultural exchange, and international understanding. During their visit, Ms Arita and Mr Abe were given a guided tour of the lighthouse by Retained Lightkeeper Barry Miller. They also experienced a live demonstration, without sound, of the historic fog signal engines by Alexander Peebles of the Mull of Galloway Trust. The Inubosaki Lighthouse was designed and built by Scottish engineer Richard Henry Brunton in 1874 served as the most important coastal lighthouse to support the safety of maritime traffic in the Pacific Ocean approaches, from and to Tokyo Bay, an important location for Japanese shipping industry and economy. #JapanCoastGuard officials visited Mull of Galloway #Lighthouse (Scotland), which twinned with Inubosaki Lighthouse in 2024, and held a meeting with #NorthernLighthouseBoard (@NLB_UK ) to discuss concrete ways for collaborating with the twinned light houses. — 海上保安庁 (@JCG_koho) July 4, 2025 Because of its practical importance as well as historical value, the Inubosaki Brunton Association was established by the local community to support the research of the lighthouse and to raise public awareness.
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar ports see steep rise in handling of cargoes, building materials in June
Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed a robust growth in June 2025 after registering a steep rise in the handling of cargoes and building material volumes compared to the same period previous year. Qatar ports handled over 143,000 tonnes of general and bulk cargo in June, a 151% increase compared to the same month last year. Additionally, the volume of building materials increased by approximately 14% compared to June 2024, Mwani Qatar stated in a post on X platform yesterday. The ports received 232 vessels in June this year, while the container handling through the three ports stood at 133,461 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). The general and bulk cargo, RORO, livestock, and building materials during the same period accounted for 143,101 tonnes, 9,883 units, 15,229 heads, and 25,742 tonnes, respectively. On the occasion of World Marine Aids to Navigation Day on July 1, Mwani Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to providing advanced navigational infrastructure that meets the highest international standards, ensuring safe and efficient maritime navigation in Qatari waters by continuously monitoring and maintaining navigational aids along the coastline to enhance the safety of sea lanes. Established by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) in 2019, this day highlights the vital role that it plays in ensuring safe navigation for mariners worldwide. Meanwhile, in May of this year, Hamad, Ruwais, and Doha ports received 294 vessels and saw a 16 percent year-on-year increase in container throughput. Building materials, livestock, and vessel arrivals rose by 106 percent, 38 percent, and 21 percent, respectively, compared to May 2024. During the same period, the container handling stood at 142,843 TEUs, general and bulk cargo, RORO, livestock, and building materials accounted for 174,398 tonnes, 6,783 units, 80,396 heads, and 82,745 tonnes. With its growing maritime network linking to more than 100 ports around the world, Hamad Port, Qatar's main gateway to world trade, facilitates the smooth and secure flow of goods and transshipment. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
