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Spider attack in US! Should Americans worry?
Joro Spider is growing in the US and they are flying too. We have all details from their size, poison, venom and everything.
Watch as Ricky Ponting gets hit by grapes from the stands at The Oval, vows to find out who threw them
Former Australia captain, Ricky Ponting, was hit by grapes from the stands during a post-match discussion for Sky Sports following the first day's play of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval in London. The incident marred the competition between England and Australia. Cricket enthusiasts rallied behind Ponting, condemning the act as unsportsmanlike and disrespectful.
SC stays NGT order on sale of fly ash to end users through transparent bidding process
"If the Thermal Power Plant do not monetise the sale of ash through transparent auction/bidding process, it will lead to increase in the cost of electricity generation, increase in electricity tariff for consumers and may impact the economic viability of the plant," the ministry said in its plea.
US Open: Rafael Nadal overcomes self-inflicted nose injury and Fognini to reach third round
The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago.
Tessa Thompson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt to star in sci-fi thriller 'Ash'
'Ash' is based on an original screenplay written by Jonni Remmler.
Jaguar I-Pace electric car reduced to ashes after battery fire in US
According to Electrek, Jaguar uses LG battery cells like the Bolt EV and Kona EV, which were both recalled for battery fire risks recently. The latest battery fire was reported by Jaguar I-Pace owner Gonzalo Salazar in the state of Florida.
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Vedanta Aluminium supplies first consignment of fly ash to ACC Cement
Fly ash is a by-product of the coal-based thermal power generation unit which caters to electricity requirement of Vedanta's aluminium smelters at Jharsuguda. Fly ash can be utilised for improving product quality, conserving energy, water and other valuable resources and reducing the industry's carbon footprint.
Notification on use of coal with higher ash content based on technical study: Centre to NGT
The environment ministry in May last year decided that it will no longer regulate the ash content of coal used by thermal power plants. It issued a notification that overturned its January 2014 regulation that made it mandatory for all coal-based power plants located 500 km or more from the pit-head or coal mine to use raw or blended or beneficiated coal with no more than 34 percent ash content.
Vedanta invites partnership from cement companies for by-products
In a national workshop conducted with global industry experts, the company expressed its interest for long-term collaboration with cement industry players on opportunities of using fly ash, a by-product in thermal power generation, and bauxite residue in cement manufacturing.
NTPC floats tender for sale of fly ash at desired ports of Middle East, other regions
Sustainable ash utilisation is one of the key concern areas at NTPC and the company is ensuring sustainable solutions for complete utilisation for it. Fly ash is a by-product of power generation with coal.
JK Lakshmi Cement Q4 results: Net profit jumps 61% to Rs 159 cr
Revenue from operations rose 25.22 per cent to Rs 1,424.32 crore from Rs 1,137.47 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Plea for more time to respond to fly ash notification: HC seeks Centre's stand
The petitioner, Sanjay Kumar, has contended that the draft notification, issued on April 22 by the Environment Ministry, would impact business of lakhs of industries involved in manufacture of fly ash. Kumar, a lawyer, in his plea has alleged that the notification was detrimental to the environment, particularly top soil and natural resources, and small scale industries.
Government issues draft norms on fly ash disposal by power plants
The draft notification has also proposed penalties of Rs 1,500 per tonne on the fly ash user industries for non-compliance and Rs 1,000 per tonne on power generators if the residue is not disposed in time.
NTPC announces contest for ideas on fly ash utilization
Through the contest, NTPC looks forward to encouraging both its employees and general public at large to contribute their ideas towards the conservation of the environment.
NTPC develops geo-polymer aggregates from fly ash
The NTPC's research project on production of geo-polymer coarse aggregates from fly ash has met the statutory parameters of Indian standards and was confirmed by the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM).
NTPC gains 3% on commencing fly ash production, Q1 results
"NTPC has developed an infrastructure at Rihand project in Uttar Pradesh to transport fly ash in bulk to cement plants, located at distance, at a cheaper cost," a company statement said.
Two dead, four missing after power plant dyke gives way
Five villagers and a worker at the site owned by Reliance Power were swept up in a flow of fly ash - a powdery by-product of burning pulverised coal - which travelled at least six kilometres, said K.V.S. Chaudhary, the top public official in the Singrauli district.
Sasan UMPP's ash dump yard collapses in Madhya Pradesh
Five villagers and a worker at the site owned by Reliance Power were swept up in a flow of fly ash which travelled at least six kilometres, swallowing up whole agricultural fields along the way. Fly ash is a powdery byproduct of burning pulverised coal.
NTPC invites EoIs from fly ash users
The company is looking at new avenues of fly ash management. It has also signed 25 MoUs for supply of about 260 lakh m3 of fly ash for road projects. The supply of another 160 lakh m3 ash is under process, an official statement said. NTPC is putting all efforts to achieve an overall ash utilization of 75% from across its power plants.
SC notice to Centre, others on plea for ban on dumping of fly ash in water bodies of MP's Singrauli
The reservoir is the only source of drinking water for the people of Singrauli and Sonebhadra districts, and the entire water has been contaminated, making it unfit for consumption.
IIT Hyderabad developing waterproof material using industrial waste
Such ‘super hydrophobic’ or super water repellent structures can be used as anti-fouling paints, anti-sticking surfaces for antennae, self-cleaning coatings for automobiles, stain-resistant textiles and anti-soiling architectural coatings.
Plea against Essar Power MP on fly ash leak; NGT directs petitioner to approach its panel
The plea has sought direction to Essar Power to stop the operation and generation of fly ash, bottom ash, industrial/solid waste, toxic with immediate effect.
Cement produces more pollution than all the trucks in the world
Manufacturing the stone-like building material is responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions, more than what comes from all the trucks in the world.
NTPC’s ash-utilisation contest gets entries from Tata Power, DVC
While, as per the rules specified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, coal and lignite power stations must utilise 100% of the ash produced within 15 years of their commissioning, most firms have faltered on this.
India, Bangladesh ink milestone pacts for cargo, cruise movements: Shipping Secretary
The new arrangement will facilitate movement of fly-ash, cement, construction materials etc from India to Bangladesh through IWT on Rupnarayanriver.
Here's a lesser-known reason behind air pollution
Fly ash, which originates from the Rajghat and Badarpur thermal power plants, also poisons Delhi's air.
NTPC teams up with IWAI for transporting fly ash through inland waterways
There is a huge demand for Fly Ash but due to the limitation of transporting it through only railway system, not enough can be utilised.
Power Minister launches portal, mobile app for fly ash utilisation
Proper management of fly ash is important not only for the environment but for us also as the ash produced by power plants occupies a lot of land space.
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