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The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IIPE holds ‘Sand to Art' programme at RK beach
The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) organised a creative art installation titled 'Sand to Art' at RK Beach on Saturday. The initiative was part of the institute's Swachhata Pakhwada programme aimed at promoting the message of Swachh Bharat. The event witnessed the participation of students, faculty, and staff. Leading the initiative were Prof. Shalivahan (Director), Prof. K. Vijaya Kumar, and B. Muralikrishna (nodal officer) for Swachhata Pakhwada. The sand art installations will be displayed for two days.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
ONGC organises walkathon to promote cleanliness
Rajamahendravaram: Aspart of the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada campaign, ONGC Rajahmundry Asset organised a walkathon from Kambalacheruvu junction to Pushkar Ghat on Friday to raise awareness about cleanliness and waste segregation. The event saw enthusiastic participation from hundreds of individuals, including ONGC employees, members of ONGC collectives, APSPF personnel, and students from Aditya Degree College. Speaking on the occasion, ED-Asset Manager Santanu Das said that ONGC's continued commitment to the goals of Swachhata Pakhwada, which was launched by the Government of India in 2016. He noted that through its CSR initiatives, ONGC actively engages employees, students, and residents to promote a culture of cleanliness. This year's campaign aligns with the theme 'Swachhata is Everyone's Business', reinforcing the collective responsibility of society in achieving a cleaner and healthier environment, he added. Expressing concern over the growing challenges of littering and solid waste management, Das further urged all citizens to unite in safeguarding public spaces. He reiterated ONGC's unwavering commitment to societal well-being and environmental sustainability, reaffirming its role as a responsible corporate entity. The Swachhata Pakhwada, a fortnight-long campaign, began on 1st July and will conclude on July 15, 2025 at ONGC Rajahmundry. The campaign features a series of activities aimed at promoting hygiene, sanitation, and environmental consciousness. These include workshops on waste management, cleanliness drives at various sites and operational areas, as well as creative competitions like quizzes, poster-making, and slogan-writing for school children. In addition, impactful 'Nukkad Nataks' (street plays) and cleanliness initiatives were carried out in and around operational zones to educate communities about effective solid waste management and to inspire positive behavioural change.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
NTPC Simhadri celebrates ‘28th Raising Day'
Visakhapatnam: From its humble beginnings, NTPC Simhadri scaled remarkable heights, achieving milestones such as 100 per cent ash utilisation, consistent operational excellence, and contributions that extend far beyond power generation, said executive director and head of project, NTPC Simhadri Sameer Sharma. At the commemoration of NTPC Simhadri's 28th Raising Day, Sharma elaborated about the first coastal-based power plant's journey since its establishment in 1997. He congratulated the employees for their continued efforts, lauded the station's performance in FY 2024–25, and called for collective dedication to achieve the milestones set for the current fiscal year. The celebration included distribution of prizes to winners who took part in recent campaigns and competitions, including Swachhata Pakhwada, World Environment Day and International Yoga Day. The occasion was marked by a flag-hoisting ceremony in the presence of senior officials of the organisation.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
NTPC Simhadri celebrates 28th Raising Day
NTPC Simhadri commemorated its 28th Raising Day on Tuesday (July 8) at its administrative premises in Parawada, Anakapalli district. Sameer Sharma, Executive Director and Head of Project, hoisted the NTPC flag and led the gathering in the rendition of the NTPC anthem. In his address, Mr. Sharma reflected on the plant's journey since its inception in 1997 as NTPC's first coastal-based power station. He highlighted key achievements over the years, including 100% ash utilisation and several accomplishments beyond power generation. The celebration also included a cake-cutting ceremony and prize distribution to winners of recent initiatives such as Swachhata Pakhwada, World Environment Day, and International Yoga Day.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
MRPL distributes personal hygiene kits to bedridden endosulfan victims
For the fourth successive year, the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) distributed personal hygiene kits to bedridden endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada district. On Thursday, a team of MRPL officers and the district officials of the Health Department visited eight houses with bedridden endosulfan victims in Puttur taluk and handed over kits. In another seven days, the kits will be delivered to all 210 bedridden victims in Puttur, Belthangady, Bantwal, Sullia, and Mangaluru taluks, an official from the office of the District Endosulfan Nodal Officer told The Hindu. The personal hygiene kit contained, among other items, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a bath towel, shampoo, and floor cleaner. The kit also contained packets of dry fruits. The kit was provided by MRPL through its CSR funds as part of the firm's Swachhata Pakhwada activities. There were 54 bedridden victims in Puttur taluk, 55 in Belthangady, 42 in Sullia, 31 in Mangaluru and 28 in Bantwal taluks. MRPL general manager Prashanth Baliga, District Endosulfan Nodal Officer Jacintha D'Souza, and Puttur Taluk Health Officer Deepak Rai were part of the team that visited houses and distributed kits in Puttur taluk on Thursday. Victims The District Health Department has identified 4,350 endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada. Of this, 2,908 victims, including 210 who are bedridden and have disability of more than 60%, have been receiving a monthly pension of ₹4,000. As many as 957 victims, whose disability was between 25% and 60%, have been receiving a pension of ₹2,000.
