He’s out to photograph every native plant in L.A. County

At first glance, Matt Smith seems too chill to be a knight. His “shining armor” is just a backpack, a floppy bush hat and a pair of hightop Vans skate shoes designed by his friend, pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto. But talk to him for just a minute and you can easily spot the determined zeal… Continue reading He’s out to photograph every native plant in L.A. County

This South Bay plant shop is a wellness retreat for the weary

On a Sunday afternoon, inside a whimsical Redondo Beach plant shop, eight women and I sat at a workshop table, smiling and laughing as we played with dirt. With bird chirping sounds and mediation music humming in the background, we closed our eyes and dug our hands into containers filled with soil, noticing the coolness… Continue reading This South Bay plant shop is a wellness retreat for the weary

USFDA issues warning letter to Intas Pharma for lapses at Sanand plant

The US health regulator has pulled up Intas Pharmaceuticals for manufacturing lapses, including failure of its quality control unit to ensure CGMP compliance, at its Sanand-based manufacturing plant. In a warning letter dated July 28, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) pointed out various manufacturing lapses at the plant. “This… Continue reading USFDA issues warning letter to Intas Pharma for lapses at Sanand plant

NLC plans to set up 2,400 MW thermal plant in Odisha for Rs 19,422 crore

The plant will be set up at an investment of Rs 19,422 crore at Talabira in Odisha, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement on Wednesday. NLC India Ltd is planning to set up a 2,400 MW coal-based plant in Odisha. The plant will be set up at an investment of Rs… Continue reading NLC plans to set up 2,400 MW thermal plant in Odisha for Rs 19,422 crore

NLC along with UP govt to set up 1,980 MW thermal plant for Rs 19,406 cr

The 1,980 MW plant will have three units of 660 MW each. The first phase of the project will start generating power by the end of this year, the statement said. NLC India Ltd has entered into a joint venture with the UP government to set up a thermal power plant at a cost… Continue reading NLC along with UP govt to set up 1,980 MW thermal plant for Rs 19,406 cr

Jakson Group installs 9 kilowatt solar plant at AIIMS-Delhi premises

The project has been set up by its CSR arm Jakson Welfare Trust, Jakson Group said in a statement on Tuesday. | AIIMS Delhi Renewable Energy firm Jakson Group has installed a 9-kilowatt solar plant on the premises of AIIMS here as part of an agreement. The project has been set up by… Continue reading Jakson Group installs 9 kilowatt solar plant at AIIMS-Delhi premises

K’taka govt & IBC ink pact to set up recyclable Lithium-ion battery plant with Rs 8,000 cr investment

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (right) and Karnataka Dy CM D K Shivakumar, (Photo: PTI) The Karnataka government and US-based International Battery Company (IBC) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a recyclable Lithium-ion battery manufacturing unit at an outlay of Rs 8,000 crores (USD 1 BN) in the state. IBC… Continue reading K’taka govt & IBC ink pact to set up recyclable Lithium-ion battery plant with Rs 8,000 cr investment

Foxconn EV venture targets India and Thailand for new small car plant

Foxconn’s venture attempting to build a standardised electric vehicle platform is targeting India or Thailand for the production of a small battery-powered car under development, the unit’s chief executive said. The Taiwanese company’s EV platform unit Mobility in Harmony (MIH) would be willing to work with its parent or another company to build… Continue reading Foxconn EV venture targets India and Thailand for new small car plant

Another NTPC plant of 660-MW unit in Bihar begins commercial generation

State-owned power giant NTPC Ltd on Monday announced that a 660-MW unit of its plant at Barh, on the outskirts of Patna, has started commercial generation, which would result in an additional 396 MW electricity supply to Bihar. In a statement issued here, the NTPC also said this has resulted in an increase in… Continue reading Another NTPC plant of 660-MW unit in Bihar begins commercial generation

Maruti to acquire Suzuki Motor Corp’s Gujarat plant to boost efficiency

On Monday, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that it would acquire the Gujarat plant from parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) to boost the efficiency of its production and supply chain. “How this equity will be acquired and in what form is yet to be decided. For that, we have a subsequent… Continue reading Maruti to acquire Suzuki Motor Corp’s Gujarat plant to boost efficiency