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by vipins
16 Nov 2015 20:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Infrastructure News & Discussion
Replies: 721
Views: 281688

Re: Infrastructure News & Discussion

81 cities to invest over Rs 5700 crore in water, sewerage system Central assistance will be provided to an extent of Rs 2,440 cr while the rest would be contributed by state governments and urban local bodies, said a senior UD Ministry official. With about half of the urban households in these 81 c...
by vipins
16 Nov 2015 20:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 739583

Re: Indian Railways Thread

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/02621/16DE_SOLARDEL_G_16_2621975f.jpg Northern Railway on a sunny trip “We already have rooftop solar panels at railway stations such as New Delhi and Delhi Cantonment, among others, but also atop a large number of platform shelters at these stations. Thes...
by vipins
16 Nov 2015 20:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 253315

Re: Indian Real Estate Sector

Real estate bill: All changes by Rajya Sabha panel accepted The developers pay only 2-3% interest in case of default on their part but the consumer pays 16-18% interest for his default. The committee said in its report: "The interest rate payable by the promoters as well as by allottees shall ...
by vipins
16 Nov 2015 20:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1106038

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

Modi government goes high on reforms; new bankruptcy law, subsidy rules on anvil Among measures on the cards are single-window clearance for multi-storey buildings, a monetary policy framework, a new bankruptcy law and subsidy reforms as the Modi government seeks to maintain the momentum on policy ...
by vipins
16 Nov 2015 20:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 497930

Re: India's Power Sector

Solar power could be 10% cheaper than coal-based power by 2020: KPMG The disruptive force is expected to start being felt from 2017 and may accelerate post 2020, KPMG said in a statement. In some states which are promoting solar (and also wind power) aggressively, conventional coal generators could...
by vipins
16 Nov 2015 20:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 497930

Re: India's Power Sector

Coal imports seen ending by 2017, new energy policy on anvil "By 2017, India should not need to import coal except for those coastal plants where it is very difficult to transmit coal. I am fairly confident the era of shortages is over," coal and power minister Piyush Goyal told an indust...
by vipins
09 Nov 2015 11:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1329926

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Ministry of Defence, Government of India (Please 'like' this page for Prestitutes free news updates) 27 mins · Long range ballistic missile Agni–IV successfully flight tested at 9.45 am from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam (Wheeler) Island launch complex. 1/3 The mission met all objectives as monitored and co...
by vipins
27 Sep 2015 23:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Replies: 1494
Views: 301496

Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India

Agra Metro: Agra likely to get 2 Metro routes Agra: The local administration has given its approval for two Metro corridors in the city – from Sikandra crossing to Trident Hotel and Agra Cantonment Station to District Court. Metro in the first stretch will pass through Institute of Mental Health an...
by vipins
15 Jul 2015 22:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 739583

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Looks like IR is going for solar big time.Noticed lots of solar panels on railway land and even atop small stations on Delhi-Agra line.This is mostly a 5 tracks line now.Also bharat forge factory near Faridabad have something interesting lying covered near the railway line. I doubt what you are say...
by vipins
07 Jul 2015 20:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 739583

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Looks like IR is going for solar big time.Noticed lots of solar panels on railway land and even atop small stations on Delhi-Agra line.This is mostly a 5 tracks line now.Also bharat forge factory near Faridabad have something interesting lying covered near the railway line.
by vipins
21 Jun 2015 22:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Replies: 3929
Views: 560457

Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013

Got one pic ,just in time.
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by vipins
21 Jun 2015 10:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Replies: 3929
Views: 560457

Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013

Saw multiple Kiran trainers flying in formation over HiTech city in Hyd yesterday!!
by vipins
14 Jun 2015 17:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 739583

Re: Indian Railways Thread

Tatkal booking timings changed ,in effect from 15th June 2015
10am onwards for AC class and 11am onwards for Non-AC class.
by vipins
30 May 2015 15:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1367174

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

India doesn't collect anything . Rather, we prefer to give away most of our market to foreign airlines, hamstring our own private airlines by setting up stupid rules like 5/20 , and throw good money after bad upon a mismanaged state airline . New rules for home carriers to fly global on the cards: ...
by vipins
01 May 2015 14:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India & Natural Disaster Management
Replies: 1158
Views: 124193

Re: India & Natural Disaster Management

Earth Quake reported in Andaman region - 5.1 Richter scale at around 1450 hours IST
by vipins
27 Apr 2015 12:10
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 251432

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Not exactly intelligence related but damn, those are some impressive caverns in Vizag which we have modified for strategic oil reserves. http://www.indiaspend.com/cover-story/in-underground-rock-caverns-tanks-india-builds-oil-reserves-80032 We also have a 60000MT underground (one of the deepest in ...
by vipins
26 Mar 2015 22:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1315
Views: 826475

Re: Achievement tracking - Modi Govt. No discussions

Now transfer or close dormant EPF accounts online. News Link EPF India's Web site Here’s how you can zero on your unknown, inoperative account. Step 1: On the EPFO home page, click on 'Inoperative A/c Helpdesk' and then on the 'First Time User' button. A new window with the title EPFO Inoperative Ac...
by vipins
15 Mar 2015 00:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1315
Views: 826475

Re: Achievement tracking - Modi Govt. No discussions

clean my coach by Central Railways On board housekeeping service (OBHS) is provided to facilitate cleaning of coaches during run of train itself. The OBHS includes scheduled cleaning of coaches twice in a day and unscheduled cleaning at any time on demand of passenger. Passengers may demand cleanin...
by vipins
15 Mar 2015 00:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 739583

Re: Indian Railways Thread

clean my coach by Central Railways On board housekeeping service (OBHS) is provided to facilitate cleaning of coaches during run of train itself. The OBHS includes scheduled cleaning of coaches twice in a day and unscheduled cleaning at any time on demand of passenger. Passengers may demand cleanin...
by vipins
07 Mar 2015 13:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 471792

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Ticker on ET Now- wrote:Govt can increase individual income tax exemption by 10000Rs
by vipins
05 Mar 2015 14:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1315
Views: 826475

Re: Achievement tracking - Modi Govt. No discussions

Prices of 509 Essential Drugs Reduced Out of 509 drugs, above 40 per cent price reduction has happened in the case of 127 essential medicines, while prices of 34 drugs has come down in the range of 35-40 per cent, he added. Besides, the drug price regulator has reduced the prices of 30 drugs in the...
by vipins
01 Mar 2015 17:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 600031

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Missile Components https://www.flickr.com/photos/suvichitra/16494559640/in/album-72157651095492951/ link Astra OBC https://www.flickr.com/photos/suvichitra/16681957335/in/album-72157651095492951/ link FINGS and EMA https://www.flickr.com/photos/suvichitra/16680945222/in/album-72157651095492951/ lin...
by vipins
25 Feb 2015 21:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1148
Views: 436226

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

Aerostats' specs by ADRDE
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by vipins
25 Feb 2015 21:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 3979
Views: 548306

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Another view of LCA on static display
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by vipins
25 Feb 2015 19:29
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87724

Re: Aero India 2015

Few more pics of Aero Show part
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by vipins
24 Feb 2015 23:55
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87724

Re: Aero India 2015

LCA Tejas
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by vipins
24 Feb 2015 21:28
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87724

Re: Aero India 2015

Karan M wrote:
vipins wrote:Few picks from AI 15 including of standoff glide weapon etc

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129816625 ... 021927825/
Thank you, very nice quality!
ramana wrote:Dileep and Vipins, Thanks for the photos.
Thanks Saars,will add more pics of planes once camera pics are processed,these are from cell.
by vipins
24 Feb 2015 21:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Replies: 3929
Views: 560457

Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013

Stand OFF Glide Weapon
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by vipins
24 Feb 2015 21:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2942
Views: 1087145

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Manik Engine Specs from AI 15
by vipins
24 Feb 2015 21:06
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87724

Re: Aero India 2015

Few picks from AI 15 including of standoff glide weapon etc

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129816625 ... 021927825/