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Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Police receive petitions on land disputes, family rows
Ongole: The Prakasam district SP, AR Damodar assured the public that the district police would be at the forefront in resolving their issues. The Prakasam district police organised the Public Grievance Redressal System programme at the district police office, along with the other police stations in the district, on Monday. In the PGRS programme held at the district police office, the SP received 83 grievances from the public from various places in the district. He interacted with the complainants, learned about their issues, and assured them that justice would be done for the victims. He spoke to the local police officers through the video conference in front of the complainants and ordered them to update him on the action taken on the urges from time to time. In the 83 urges received by the police, the authorities observed that most of them are for the resolution of disputes and differences between family members and domestic violence, cheating in the name of jobs, and to bring consensus between parties on the borders and distribution of land and assets. The SC/ST cell inspector Durga Prasad, DTC inspector Shamimulla, traffic inspector Panduranga Rao, PGRS SI Janardhana Rao, and other staff participated in the PGRS programme.
Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Clarks stayed loss-making in 2024 year of transition, but made big changes to drive growth
The company's wholesale performance was in line with the previous year with the US region continuing to be the largest wholesale market. In the UK, sales volumes benefitted from off-price deals that are used to clear old inventory, but this dented margins. However, the higher volumes offset a shortfall in EMEA as a result of underperformance in some European countries, with the market and many wholesale customers continuing to be overstocked leading to lower stock replenishment. APAC saw increasing consumer demand across DTC channels with the performance trending up in Q2 from full-price stores in particular and the stores traded positively across all markets. This was driven by strong average selling prices and increased football during key holidays. To capitalise on increased demand for Clarks Originals in the region, new doors were opened in China and Hong Kong after the success of the premium Clarks Original concept that first opened in Japan in 2023. The company also developed product specifically for China with the first product successfully launched last year. Changes at the company itself included CEO John Ram leaving in April 2024 and an interim executive committee formed reporting to the board. It also reorganised its global leadership team to simplify its structure and centralise costs. And it focused heavily on cost savings. Those savings included reduced headcount across all functions, relocating finance, costings and IT support teams to the lower-cost location of Malaysia. It consolidated warehouse operations in Europe by closing its EU distribution centre and servicing the market from its own warehouse in Street, Somerset. And it closed its Singapore office and moved the Southeast Asia team to Malaysia. The product assortment was repositioned too and it looked at pricing in order to become 'a better-value proposition' in each market as well as rolling out an essentials range in the UK 'to serve price-conscious customers'. That also came with a change in marketing approach to drive traffic to stores and online, as well as reinforcing key brand values of comfort and fit. To kick-start future growth the company is focusing on profitable market share growth in its mature markets of the UK, the US and EU but will build scale with 'aggressive' growth rates in its less established markets. It will invest in key growth opportunities and is building and sourcing 'appropriate' assortments per market with, as mentioned, suitable pricing for the consumer.
India Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
DTC launches electric bus service from Delhi to 17 cities. Know more
Delhiites can now travel to nearby cities in a greener way, as the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has launched electric bus services connecting the national capital to 17 cities across seven states. These buses are part of the government's push for clean mobility and inter-state connectivity, and they're ready to roll electric inter-state bus routes cover destinations in Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh. These are cities that see high footfall from Delhi, especially for work, tourism, and family ARE THESE BUSES GOING?DTC has planned special bus services to key Hindu pilgrimage sites, including Ayodhya, Haridwar, and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The plan also includes Sikh religious destination Amritsar. Apart from religious sites, DTC will operate electric bus services to important regional cities as well. These include Dehradun and Haldwani in Uttarakhand; Lucknow, Agra, Bareilly, and Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh; Jaipur, Bikaner, and Alwar in Rajasthan; and Patiala and Chandigarh in TRAVEL, CLEANER AIRThe fares for these electric buses are kept affordable, Rs 269 from Delhi to Agra and Rs 355 to Jaipur, for instance. Passengers can book their tickets both online and at ISBT service is operated under the 'gross cost model,' where the private operators are responsible for providing buses, drivers, and maintenance. The DTC, meanwhile, will take care of operational scheduling and fare STATIONS, READY AND RUNNINGadvertisementElectric buses come with their own requirements, and the Delhi government has already geared up. Dedicated electric bus charging stations have been installed at the Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) in Sarai Kale Khan, Kashmere Gate, and Anand Vihar. These will support daily operations and help maintain schedule officials have also said that each bus will have real-time tracking, comfortable seating, and better air suspension, making journeys smoother than your usual diesel-powered DEAL WITH SERVICE EXPANSIONDelhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has recently proposed the purchase of 30 fully built, air-conditioned electric standard-floor buses, along with 10 chargers and a 10-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC). The deal is likely to be awarded to a private company. According to the Delhi government, the decision is part of the "Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra-2025" initiative. The goal is to modernise inter-state bus services while making them environmentally DTC had operated services to neighbouring states like Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. Now, there is a renewed focus on restarting inter-state bus services from Delhi to 17 routes, including Rishikesh, Dehradun, Jaipur, Jammu, and Chandigarh. This plan aims to not only offer better travel facilities to passengers but also become a potential revenue stream for the Delhi government.- Ends
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Clarks stayed loss-making in 2024 year of transition, but made big changes to drive growth
The company's wholesale performance was in line with the previous year with the US region continuing to be the largest wholesale market. In the UK, sales volumes benefitted from off-price deals that are used to clear old inventory, but this dented margins. However, the higher volumes offset a shortfall in EMEA as a result of underperformance in some European countries, with the market and many wholesale customers continuing to be overstocked leading to lower stock replenishment. APAC saw increasing consumer demand across DTC channels with the performance trending up in Q2 from full-price stores in particular and the stores traded positively across all markets. This was driven by strong average selling prices and increased football during key holidays. To capitalise on increased demand for Clarks Originals in the region, new doors were opened in China and Hong Kong after the success of the premium Clarks Original concept that first opened in Japan in 2023. The company also developed product specifically for China with the first product successfully launched last year. Changes at the company itself included CEO John Ram leaving in April 2024 and an interim executive committee formed reporting to the board. It also reorganised its global leadership team to simplify its structure and centralise costs. And it focused heavily on cost savings. Those savings included reduced headcount across all functions, relocating finance, costings and IT support teams to the lower-cost location of Malaysia. It consolidated warehouse operations in Europe by closing its EU distribution centre and servicing the market from its own warehouse in Street, Somerset. And it closed its Singapore office and moved the Southeast Asia team to Malaysia. The product assortment was repositioned too and it looked at pricing in order to become 'a better-value proposition' in each market as well as rolling out an essentials range in the UK 'to serve price-conscious customers'. That also came with a change in marketing approach to drive traffic to stores and online, as well as reinforcing key brand values of comfort and fit. To kick-start future growth the company is focusing on profitable market share growth in its mature markets of the UK, the US and EU but will build scale with 'aggressive' growth rates in its less established markets. It will invest in key growth opportunities and is building and sourcing 'appropriate' assortments per market with, as mentioned, suitable pricing for the consumer.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Clarks stayed loss-making in 2024 year of transition, but made big changes to drive growth
The company's wholesale performance was in line with the previous year with the US region continuing to be the largest wholesale market. In the UK, sales volumes benefitted from off-price deals that are used to clear old inventory, but this dented margins. However, the higher volumes offset a shortfall in EMEA as a result of underperformance in some European countries, with the market and many wholesale customers continuing to be overstocked leading to lower stock replenishment. APAC saw increasing consumer demand across DTC channels with the performance trending up in Q2 from full-price stores in particular and the stores traded positively across all markets. This was driven by strong average selling prices and increased football during key holidays. To capitalise on increased demand for Clarks Originals in the region, new doors were opened in China and Hong Kong after the success of the premium Clarks Original concept that first opened in Japan in 2023. The company also developed product specifically for China with the first product successfully launched last year. Changes at the company itself included CEO John Ram leaving in April 2024 and an interim executive committee formed reporting to the board. It also reorganised its global leadership team to simplify its structure and centralise costs. And it focused heavily on cost savings. Those savings included reduced headcount across all functions, relocating finance, costings and IT support teams to the lower-cost location of Malaysia. It consolidated warehouse operations in Europe by closing its EU distribution centre and servicing the market from its own warehouse in Street, Somerset. And it closed its Singapore office and moved the Southeast Asia team to Malaysia. The product assortment was repositioned too and it looked at pricing in order to become 'a better-value proposition' in each market as well as rolling out an essentials range in the UK 'to serve price-conscious customers'. That also came with a change in marketing approach to drive traffic to stores and online, as well as reinforcing key brand values of comfort and fit. To kick-start future growth the company is focusing on profitable market share growth in its mature markets of the UK, the US and EU but will build scale with 'aggressive' growth rates in its less established markets. It will invest in key growth opportunities and is building and sourcing 'appropriate' assortments per market with, as mentioned, suitable pricing for the consumer.
