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Time of India
2 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Expedite Melapura drinking water project, says GTD
Mysuru: Former minister and Chamundeshwari MLA GT Devegowda on Wednesday directed officials to expedite the completion of the Melapura drinking water project to provide drinking water to peripheral layouts such as Rammanahalli, Vasantha Nagar, and others on the city outskirts. He also instructed the preparation of a new detailed project report (DPR) to ensure water supply to neglected layouts. During a meeting held at the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zone-3 office, attended by officials from MCC, Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), and Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB), detailed discussions were held on providing water to the city's outskirts. The MLA issued several directives following the deliberations. Devegowda emphasised the need for adequate water supply to MCC, local bodies, MDA, and private layouts, stating, "Our priority is to provide water. Some areas should receive water from the Melapura supply." He urged officials to complete works under the Amrut-2 scheme at a faster pace. KUWSDB officials informed the meeting that water is being supplied from Melapura to the German Press. From there, it needs to reach Rammanahalli, Vasantha Nagar, Police Layout, Nadanahalli, and KBL Layout. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Take a Look) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo He noted that pipeline work for a tank installed in Rammanahalli is complete, and water supply can commence once minor works are finalised. Additionally, a joint DPR by MDA and KUWSDB will be prepared for other areas and submitted to MDA for approval, after which work can begin under the Amrut-2 scheme. A plan to supply 5 MLD (million litres per day) of water to Rammanahalli and other layouts has been included. Works are also under way to supply water to Galigarahundi, Vasantha Nagar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar, and Police Layout. Another project, costing Rs 34 crore, involves constructing six tanks to supply water to areas like Hanchya, Kalisiddanahundi, and others. Responding to this, MLA Devegowda stressed preventing water shortages and assured that DPRs submitted for water supply to various areas from Rammanahalli would be discussed in MDA meetings for necessary approvals. Currently, water is being supplied from the Kabini River to layouts like Srirampura and RT Nagar. Officials requested the release of Rs150 crore for an additional 60 MLD water supply project. Devegowda assured that he would discuss the matter with the DC and bring it to the attention of the district in-charge minister to ensure immediate fund release. Ongoing works under the Hale Unduwadi project and requests for space allocation for water projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) were also discussed. Correspondence regarding these are in progress. Under JJM, a tank near Devegowda Circle will be constructed to supply water to 32 areas.
International Business Times
2 days ago
- International Business Times
CNB Arrests Singaporean for Suspected Drug Trafficking; Over 2kg of Cannabis Seized
A 33-year-old Singaporean man was arrested in a residential unit in the vicinity of Balam Road for suspected drug trafficking offences. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said that they confiscated roughly 2,722g of cannabis from multiple locations throughout the unit during the search. An estimated S$65,000 worth of drugs were seized, which could sustain 390 abusers' addictions for a week. "The Singapore Government's stand on illicit drugs, including cannabis, is clear - they are harmful, addictive and can destroy lives, families and communities," the authority said. It added, "CNB would like to remind the public that cannabis is a Class A controlled drug listed under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) in Singapore. The consumption, possession, trafficking, import or export of any controlled drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products, is an offence under the MDA." According to Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, it is illegal for someone to traffic in a controlled substance, offer to do so, or perform any act that is necessary for or intended to be used in the trafficking of a controlled substance on their own behalf or on behalf of another individual, whether or not that other individual is in Singapore. An individual may be subject to the mandatory death penalty if found guilty of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis. The arrested suspect's drug use is still being investigated.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA EXTENDS MDA SPACE CONTRACT PROVIDING CONTINUOUS SPACE-BASED MARITIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY
BRAMPTON, ON, June 30, 2025 /CNW/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced a contract extension with Fisheries and Oceans Canada ("DFO") to provide critical and continuous maritime satellite surveillance data and analytics services for dark vessel detection. This amended contract, which extends the original agreement announced in 2023, aligns with commitments outlined in the recent G7 Foreign Ministers' Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity, reinforcing Canada's leadership in promoting safe, secure and sustainable maritime operations. MDA Space utilizes Maritime Insights, a satellite information service that enables nations to monitor the activity in and around their maritime economic zones, to deliver maritime services to DFO's Dark Vessel Detection program. Using multiple space-based sensors and leveraging AI-based intelligence for vessel detection, statistical voyage prediction, and analysis of fishing behaviours, Maritime Insights fuses synthetic aperture radar from MDA RADARSAT-2 with data from optical, radio frequency (RF), automatic identification systems (AIS) and vessel monitoring systems (VMS) to counter the sophisticated and deceptive techniques employed by actors conducting illegal operations on the ocean surface. As part of the contract renewal announced today, DFO has also amended its contract with MDA Space to enable future utilization of data and services from MDA CHORUS™, the company's next generation Earth observation constellation scheduled to come online in mid-2026. "Canada is a leader in international efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. MDA Space enables Canada and our partner nations to see, track and intercept illegal activities across vast ocean spaces", said the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Canada's Minister of Fisheries. "MDA's CHORUS will further strengthen Canada's robust Dark Vessel Detection platform, which delivers near real-time satellite monitoring from the Philippines to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador and is a key component of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy." "As a trusted mission partner, MDA Space is committed to working with the Government of Canada to provide actionable insight and intelligence that helps safeguard ocean ecosystems and promote maritime security globally," said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. "With the growing sophistication of illegal maritime activities, next-generation space-based technology like MDA CHORUS will be essential to ensuring continuity of this capability in priority coverage areas of high interest." FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis press release may contain forward looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's ability to successfully develop new satellite technology that meets the needs of its customers. Forward looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form (AIF) dated March 7, 2025 and available on SEDAR+ at MDA Space does not undertake any obligation to update such forward looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. ABOUT MDA SPACE Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there. For more information, visit SOCIAL MEDIALinkedIn: Facebook: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MDA Space View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MDA SPACE REOPENS OPERATIONS AT DAVID FLORIDA LABORATORY
Ensures critical sovereign satellite and space systems integration and testing capabilities remain available to all industry in Canada BRAMPTON, ON, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has taken over operation of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa, ensuring this world-class testing facility remains open to industry and under sovereign Canadian control. The facility houses essential infrastructure that enables the assembly, integration and testing of entire spacecraft and satellite systems and subsystems to ensure their ability to operate in the harsh conditions of space. No other facility of its kind is commercially available in Canada. Owned and operated by the Canadian Government since the 1970s, DFL has been a strategic national asset and integral part of Canada's national and industrial end-to-end space capability for decades, supporting the development of space technology and critical missions for both the government and private sector. The facility has played a pivotal role in establishing Canada's world-leading national and industrial space capabilities including critical components of the James Webb Space Telescope, all Canadarm space robotics, the RADARSAT family of Earth observation satellites, and multiple generations of essential communications satellites that support every aspect of the daily lives of Canadians. MDA's stewardship of the facility underscores its commitment to advancing the nation's space ambitions while ensuring Canadian companies have the resources they need to succeed in a growing and commercializing global space industry. "The David Florida Laboratory is an irreplaceable national asset and the operational transfer to industry at a time of rapid commercialization of the global and domestic space industry is a natural evolution," said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. "We are honoured to take on this responsibility to ensure DFL remains open to all industry for the long term, preserving Canada's sovereign space capabilities and helping to foster innovation and growth across the Canadian space sector." The David Florida Laboratory will continue to support a range of assembly, integration and test (AI&T) requirements including Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), thermal vacuum, antenna and vibration test services. MDA Space is committed to providing fair and equitable access to all industry partners to test and validate their advanced technologies on a competitive fee-for-services basis. Details of integration and testing services offered at DFL are available on the MDA Space LaunchPad portal or by contacting DFL@ ABOUT MDA SPACE Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there. For more information, visit SOCIAL MEDIALinkedIn: X: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MDA Space View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Second Assam-Meghalaya border pact likely before Aug 15: Paul Lyngdoh
Shillong, In a significant step toward resolving the long-standing border dispute between Assam and Meghalaya, MDA government spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said a second MoU is expected to be signed between the two states before August 15. Second Assam-Meghalaya border pact likely before Aug 15: Paul Lyngdoh This comes after the first pact signed in 2022, which resolved issues in six out of 12 areas of contention along the interstate boundary. Lyngdoh, who is also a cabinet minister in the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance , told PTI, "The proposed agreement is expected to bring five new villages along the disputed block in Ri-Bhoi district under Meghalaya's jurisdiction." He said, "This is a significant step forward in resolving the border dispute. The inclusion of these villages is a result of sustained engagement and negotiation with the Assam government." The announcement comes amidst skirmishes along the interstate border in West Jaintia Hills district earlier this week in which the villagers of Lapangap razed tree plantations initiated by Assam's Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council allegedly in violation of a status quo order. Following the incident, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong had said that the state government decided to post a police team at the village to maintain peace. According to Lyngdoh, the two state governments have also made notable progress in border negotiations in other disputed sectors. "In the Langpih area, a final solution is at arm's length but for a joint inspection to be conducted by the border committees. We are awaiting confirmation from our Assam counterpart headed by Mr. Patowari," he said. On the disputed Jaintia Hills sector, the minister said a resolution was also within reach. Emphasizing that the MDA government is taking concrete action to end the border impasse, Lyngdoh said, "This government is committed to protecting Meghalaya's territorial interests and ensuring that our boundaries are respected." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
