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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
GCC to privatise solid waste management in Tondiarpet, Anna Nagar
CHENNAI: Even as conservancy workers staged a human chain protest on Wednesday opposing the privatisation of solid waste management (SWM) in the city, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) floated tenders to appoint private agencies for garbage collection and transportation in Tondiarpet and Anna Nagar -- the two zones where waste management was handled directly by the civic body. With this, solid waste management in all 14 zones in the city will be privatised, leaving only around 12 divisions in Ambattur zone under the oversee of GCC. It may be noted that last month the corporation handed over solid waste collection and transportation operations in Royapuram and Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar zones to Delhi MSW Solutions Limited. The sanitary workers on Wednesday led by CITU from at least 10 zones joined the protest at 6:30 am, which continued for nearly an hour across multiple locations before workers resumed their duties. Protesters raised concerns about poor wages and discriminatory employment practices in the privatised system. "Contract workers under private agencies receive only around `570 per day, compared to Rs 753 paid to regular corporation workers," said P Srinivasalu, general secretary of CITU. "Private contractors also hesitate to hire anyone above 45 years of age unless with some conditions without PF and ESI benefits." They demanded the implementation of the DMK government's election promise to abolish the contract system in government departments and provide permanent employment to sanitary workers. Despite these protests, the corporation has initiated the bidding process to privatise solid waste operations in Tondiarpet and Anna Nagar zones, which together span 50.85 sq km and are home to an estimated 21.39 lakh people and 5.34 lakh households as per 2025 projections.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Haryana CET exams 2025 to be conducted under strict police vigilance, DGP issues directives
Haryana Police made thorough security arrangements across the state to ensure that the Common Eligibility Test (CET) examination to be held on Saturday and Sunday is conducted peacefully and transparently. Ahead of the CET exams 2025, Haryana, Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur issued important instructions to senior police officers in all districts. (Representative image/Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) According to an official statement issued on Thursday, Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur has issued necessary instructions to senior police officers in all district for the fair conduct of CET. On the day of the examination, prohibitory orders under Section 163 (power to issue orders in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 will be imposed and enforced within a 500 metre radius of all examination centres. Also read: Indian institutions face challenges in joining knowledge clusters for resource sharing: Report All district police chiefs will inspect the centres a day prior to the exam along with the respective deputy commissioners and will personally patrol on the day of the exam to ensure that the recruitment examination is conducted fairly and without any disruptions, it said. The state government has directed the deputy commissioners to appoint an adequate number of duty magistrates for the exam. Haryana Police said a large number of candidates will arrive at the respective stations by train or bus the evening before the exam and then travel via auto-rickshaws and taxis to hotels and lodges near the examination centres. Additional traffic duties have been directed to be deployed to avoid disorder due to the crowd. Kapur has also directed the district police to establish checkpoints and inspect all suspicious vehicles arriving from outside the city starting from the evening before the exam. This activity will continue until the completion of the examination. Also read: BPSC releases updated exam calendar at check dates of 71st CCE and other upcoming exams The concerned officers have been instructed to ensure that only authorised persons are allowed entry into the examination centres. Invigilators inside the examination halls will not be allowed to carry mobile phones or electronic gadgets. No vehicles will be allowed to park within a 200 metre radius of the examination centres and on the day of the exam, photocopy and printing shops near the centres have been ordered to remain closed. During the examination, the district police will communicate exclusively through local wireless networks, as per instructions to the police. Meanwhile, the DGP has appealed to the citizens of the state, candidates, and their guardians to cooperate with the police and immediately report any suspicious activity by dialling '112' emergency helpline or the local police. He assured that Haryana Police is fully committed to ensuring that CET-2025 is conducted in a fair and peaceful manner. Also read: TN Class 12 Supplementary Result 2025 on July 25, how to download Tamil Nadu HSE + 2 supply results On Tuesday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had conducted a review of arrangements for the CET examination. The exams are to be conducted for the "Group-C" posts recruitment under the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). Saini had appealed to the general public "to avoid unnecessary travel on July 26 and 27, the days of the CET examination, in order to maintain a smooth and uninterrupted traffic system, thereby facilitating hassle-free movement for the candidates." The chief minister had been informed by the officials during the meeting on Tuesday that approximately 13.48 lakh candidates are eligible to appear in the examination this year and a total of 834 examination centres have been set up across the state.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
New security code kicks in for defence companies in India
New Delhi: The government has mandated new rules for defence companies operating in the country, with a special focus on enhancing cybersecurity to prevent data breaches and upgrading perimeter security for manufacturing facilities. The new Security Manual for Licensed Defence Industries will require all players to invest in both information and physical security and conduct regular emergency drills, besides coordinating closely with law enforcement to verify the antecedents of employees. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Degree Data Science CXO Digital Marketing Others Data Analytics Technology Project Management Cybersecurity MBA PGDM Artificial Intelligence MCA Leadership Design Thinking Healthcare Operations Management Product Management healthcare Data Science Finance others Management Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details There has been a massive surge in cyber attacks on Indian defence entities in recent years, with attempts peaking in the run up to Operation Sindoor when Pakistani and Chinese attackers attempted to take on critical cyber infrastructure. This is the first major overhaul of security rules for defence companies since the manual was issued in 2014. As per the new rules, Indian companies will need to appoint a cyber information security officer who will be tasked to implement cyber security measures as recommended by the government. The cyber information security officer will also coordinate with government cyber security agencies to ensure that "systems handling classified and sensitive information are compliant with national cyber security directives". Companies have also been mandated to conduct annual cyber security audits by CERT-IN empanelled auditors. The findings of the audits need to be addressed and updates have to be shared regularly with the defence ministry. Companies have also been told to invest in implementing measures to safeguard critical information infrastructure with things like multi factor authentication for access, encryption of sensitive communications and strict access control to systems handling defence-related data. Defence companies will also need to create watch towers and physical perimeter security grids as per specifications mandated by the defence ministry. Biometric access control systems will also need to be installed at all entry and exit points. Employees handling classified information will also need to undergo periodic re-vetting. India has seen an unprecedented boom in domestic defence manufacturing companies in the last decade, with dozens of players setting shop to produce defence equipment from drones to ammunition, explosives and small arms as the government has fully opened doors for the private sector.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Fontainhas local hires pvt security after CCP's wardens vow unkept
Panaji: Six months after promising to appoint wardens to manage intrusive tourists at Panaji's Latin quarter, the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has yet to keep its word. Tired of waiting for the civic body to get its act together, a Fontainhas resident has hired private security to deter tourists from invasively taking photos. Other residents in the area have put up banners at their front gates or doors, requesting tourists not to take photos or shoot videos near their homes. 'Tourists gather around pretty houses and structures, take pictures endlessly, make reels, and create noise. This is a Unesco-declared heritage site,' said the woman who hired private security two months ago. She said, 'It's such an inconvenience to us when they behave like this in residential areas.' Last Dec, mayor Rohit Monserrate said the corporation was considering floating a tender to appoint wardens. In June, the CCP council met and passed a resolution to deploy municipal inspectors at the colourful heritage area to maintain decorum among tourists. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo by Taboola by Taboola But nothing changed. Attempts to contact CCP commissioner Clen Madeira elicited no response. 'Many residents are senior citizens. The commotion bothers us,' another Fontainhas resident said. She said that the nuisance becomes intense on weekends when the volume of tourists doubles. Lourenco D'Costa, a local, said tourists don't follow the basic traffic rules. 'People don't read signs, like the no-entry warning. This disregard of rules is a violation of our privacy,' he said. Many tourists litter the streets and heritage sites, locals said. Such incidents have led to tourist-local confrontations. 'They bring their alcohol and loiter around the areas so that they can enjoy the view of the city,' another local said. 'We would like to have a different view from our windows.'
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Newly Elected Directors of Sinovac Hold the First Board Meeting
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) (SINOVAC or the Company), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced the new board of directors of the Company (the Board), comprising Mr. Simon Anderson, Mr. Shan Fu, Mr. Shuge Jiao, Mr. Chiang Li, Mr. Yuk Lam Lo, Mr. Yumin Qiu, Mr. Yu Wang, Ms. Rui-Ping Xiao, Mr. Andrew Y. Yan and Mr. Yin Weidong (collectively, the new Directors), held its first meeting today at the Company's headquarters in Beijing. This meeting is the first Board meeting held after the new Directors were elected to the Board at the Special Meeting of the Company held on July 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. At the Special Meeting, 33,248,861 votes (or 54.71% of the total votes present and voting at the Special Meeting) were voted in favor of the election of the new Directors. The meeting was attended by eight of the ten new Directors, and another new Director who was absent from the meeting due to a schedule conflict expressed his support for the Board. As the first item on the agenda, the Directors elected Mr. Andrew Y. Yan, Managing Partner of SAIF Partners, as the Chairman of the Board. Throughout the meeting, the Board stressed its unwavering commitment to shareholder value creation and its intent to explore future dividend plans. Further, as the first steps to rectify the disruptions and chaos created by the previous board of the Company, the Board unanimously resolved that it will work diligently with the management and the advisors of the Company to appoint a new auditor of the Company so that the trading of the Company's shares on NASDAQ can be resumed as soon as possible, to properly and legally resolve the Company's ongoing litigations with shareholders, and to take necessary steps to defend the election results of the Special Meeting and restore stable operations of the Company. To this end, the Board declared that no individual or entity shall be entitled to represent the Company unless they are properly authorized by the Board or the management. At the meeting, the Board confirmed that Mr. Yin Weidong shall continue to serve as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board thanked the current management for their extraordinary efforts in the past few years in navigating the Company through various challenges and confirmed its support of the current management to continue to lead the Company. Mr. Yin Weidong thanked the Board for its trust and expressed his confidence in the Company under the leadership of the Board. Mr. Andrew Y. Yan, Chairman of the SINOVAC Board, commented, 'I am honored to be elected Chairman at this pivotal moment in SINOVAC's journey. With the support of our new Board, which fairly represents all shareholders' interest, we are committed to rebuilding trust, enhancing transparency, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders. This marks the beginning of a new era for the Company—one grounded in sound governance, operational excellence, and global ambition. I am confident that, together with management, we will lead SINOVAC into a stronger, more sustainable future." About SINOVAC Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (SINOVAC) is a China-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines that protect against human infectious diseases. SINOVAC's product portfolio includes vaccines against COVID-19, enterovirus 71 (EV71) infected Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD), hepatitis A, varicella, influenza, poliomyelitis, pneumococcal disease, etc. The COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac®, has been approved for use in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. The hepatitis A vaccine, Healive®, passed WHO prequalification requirements in 2017. The EV71 vaccine, Inlive®, is an innovative vaccine under "Category 1 Preventative Biological Products" and commercialized in China in 2016. In 2022, SINOVAC's Sabin-strain inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV) and varicella vaccine were prequalified by the WHO. SINOVAC was the first company to be granted approval for its H1N1 influenza vaccine Panflu.1®, which has supplied the Chinese government's vaccination campaign and stockpiling program. The Company is also the only supplier of the H5N1 pandemic influenza vaccine, Panflu®, to the Chinese government stockpiling program. SINOVAC continually dedicates itself to new vaccine R&D, with more combination vaccine products in its pipeline, and constantly explores global market opportunities. SINOVAC plans to conduct more extensive and in-depth trade and cooperation with additional countries, and business and industry organizations. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as 'may,' 'will,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'aim,' 'estimate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'believe,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'is/are likely to' or other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's or Board's control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company and Board do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
