Srinagar Jan 26 PTI Braving inclement weather and bone-chilling cold contingents of police and paramilitary forces on Wednesday took part in the 73rd Republic Day celebrations here amidst tight security arrangements officials said R R Bhatnagar Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor presided over the Republic Day function which was held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium at high security Sonawar area of the city the officials said The contingents of various wings of the police and paramilitary forces took part in the march past the officials said They said a cultural programme showcasing the diverse art and culture of the union territory was performed after the parade In his Republic Day address Bhatnagar lauded the role played by health care workers and other allied personnel in combating the COVID-19 pandemic He also praised the security forces for maintaining law and order and battling subversive elements in Kashmir The advisor also highlighted the infrastructure development initiatives of the administration while outlining the benefits of various social welfare schemes rolled out for the people of Jammu and Kashmir The Republic Day celebrations passed off peacefully as stringent security arrangements were put in place to foil any nefarious designs of the inimical elements Barricades were erected at all major intersections in the city and security forces personnel were deployed in large numbers to maintain peace law and order For the past one week police with help of Army and CRPF have been carrying out area domination and other drills The security forces also carried out drone surveillance to ensure peaceful celebrations not only in Srinagar but in all district headquarters The security forces have been carrying out random frisking of vehicles to prevent the movement of subversive elements while the deployment of security forces around vital installations and sensitive areas in the city was increased PTI MIJ RCJ RCJ
Jamshedpur Nov 27 PTI Tata Steel will focus on augmenting iron ore production from 30 million tonne per annum to 45 mtpa in the next five years a company official said on Saturday The total iron ore production from the steelmakers captive mines in Noamundi in Jharkhand and in Katamati Joda and Khondbond blocks in Odisha is about 30 mtpa he said In the next five years we will focus on increasing iron ore production capacity to 45 mtpa in line with the expansion in the steel making facilities in the country companys ore mines and quarries OMQ division general manager Atul Kumar Bhatnagar said He however claimed that the present capacity is sufficient to meet the iron ore requirement in Tata Steels manufacturing facilities in Jharkhands Jamshedpur and Odishas Kalinganagar The steelmaker had started its iron ore mining operation at Noamundi in 1925 and the mine will turn 100 in 2025 he said During the 5th National Conclave on Mines Minerals in New Delhi on November 23 Noamundi iron ore mine was accorded the five-star rating for three consecutive years from 2017-18 for sustainable development Asked about the use of drones in the mining sector Bhatnagar said it is being deployed for surveying and monitoring purposes As part of the sustainable development of the block a solar power plant spread over 192 acres of mined-out land was installed in 2017 in Naomundi he said adding that the green cover has also been increased in the area PTI COR BDC BDC
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