Welsh football club Swansea City announced on Friday the contract renewal of defender Federico Fernandez until June 2020. Fernandez, 28, who arrived at Swansea in August 2014 from Napoli, would have finished his contract at the end of next season, reports Efe news agency. "The new contract helps me because it shows l have the confidence of the club. Now I am looking forward to the future," said the Argentine in a statement on the Swansea's website. "We have had three managers in a short space of time, but now the players are getting their confidence back," he said. Swansea City are in 15th place in the english Premier League (EPL), four points above the relegation zone, and will face league leaders Chelsea on Saturday.
Saturday 25 February 2017
Friday 24 February 2017
Will Modi's visit Legalise Isha Foundation Construction
Environmental activists and retired judges say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Isha Foundation in Coimbatore to unveil the 112-foot face of Lord Shiva would legitimise illegal constructions by the organisation. Modi will unveil what is said to be the largest sculpture of the face of Lord Shiva on the planet, at 6 pm. on Friday, the Mahashivaratri day.
"Several cases are pending in Madras High Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) against Isha Foundation for carrying on unauthorised construction on a large scale," said M. Vetri Selvan, an advocate and a member of Poovulagin Nanbargal, an environmental NGO. The Isha Foundation was founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
"The state government authorities have even issued demolition notices for constructed buildings to Isha Foundation.
The foundation did not secure building permission from the Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA) for various constructions," Selvan added.
He alleged that even the 112-foot face sculpture of Lord Shiva does not have necessary permission.
Justice (retd) D. Hariparanthaman of the Madras High Court told the media on Wednesday that the Isha Foundation has illegal constructions measuring several lakhs of square feet and Modi's visit to that place may hinderjustice.
According to Hariparanthaman, the Town and Country Planning Department itself has told the Madras High Court in 2013 that 13 lakh sq.ft is the extent of illegal construction by Isha Foundation.
A notice to stop work was issued to the foundation in December 2012.
"The visit of the Prime Minister to Isha Foundation, which is mired in illegalities in the form of illegal buildings facing demolition notices issued by the government of Tamil Nadu, may amount to interfering with the administration ofjustice," Selvan added. Selvan said Poovulagin Nanbargal has written to Modi, requesting him not to participate
in the Mahashivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation on February 24, organised by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
The letter says he has illegally constructed buildings to the extent of about 125,000 sq.m.
at the Velliangiri Hills in Coimbatore. According to Selvan, the various pending cases speak volumes about the illegalities committed by Isha Foundation at various levels.
"The day-to-day activities of Isha Foundation, as admitted by the authorities of the State of Tamil Nadu in the writ petitions, are within the realm of violation of various statutes including the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, Environment (Protection) Act, and the Forest (Conservation) Act," Selvan said. When contacted by IANS, an official of Isha Foundation dismissed the allegations, saying that there is no illegality in the constructions. In its blog on February 18, 2017, Isha Foundation said: "The accusations laid down in the petitions filed against Isha Foundation in the Madras High Court are frivolous and a compilation of twisted allegations."
"We have obtained the approval of the necessary authorities, including the District Collector, Coimbatore, the Forest Department and BSNL," the foundation said.
The National Green Tribunal on February 17, 2017, admitted an application filed by Selvan for a permanent injunction restraining Isha
Foundation from conducting the Mahashivratri festival and other cultural extravaganza within the buffer-zone of the adjacent forest. A structural stability certificate from a government certified engineer has also been obtained for the 112-ft sculpture.
"A No Objection Certificate from the District Collector of Coimbatore for using wetlands for non-agricultural purposes has also been obtained.
80 the question of violation does not even arise," the blog by the foundation adds.
The Tribunal has listed the hearing of the application for March 23, 2017.
"Several cases are pending in Madras High Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) against Isha Foundation for carrying on unauthorised construction on a large scale," said M. Vetri Selvan, an advocate and a member of Poovulagin Nanbargal, an environmental NGO. The Isha Foundation was founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
"The state government authorities have even issued demolition notices for constructed buildings to Isha Foundation.
The foundation did not secure building permission from the Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA) for various constructions," Selvan added.
He alleged that even the 112-foot face sculpture of Lord Shiva does not have necessary permission.
Justice (retd) D. Hariparanthaman of the Madras High Court told the media on Wednesday that the Isha Foundation has illegal constructions measuring several lakhs of square feet and Modi's visit to that place may hinderjustice.
According to Hariparanthaman, the Town and Country Planning Department itself has told the Madras High Court in 2013 that 13 lakh sq.ft is the extent of illegal construction by Isha Foundation.
A notice to stop work was issued to the foundation in December 2012.
"The visit of the Prime Minister to Isha Foundation, which is mired in illegalities in the form of illegal buildings facing demolition notices issued by the government of Tamil Nadu, may amount to interfering with the administration ofjustice," Selvan added. Selvan said Poovulagin Nanbargal has written to Modi, requesting him not to participate
in the Mahashivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation on February 24, organised by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
The letter says he has illegally constructed buildings to the extent of about 125,000 sq.m.
at the Velliangiri Hills in Coimbatore. According to Selvan, the various pending cases speak volumes about the illegalities committed by Isha Foundation at various levels.
"The day-to-day activities of Isha Foundation, as admitted by the authorities of the State of Tamil Nadu in the writ petitions, are within the realm of violation of various statutes including the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, Environment (Protection) Act, and the Forest (Conservation) Act," Selvan said. When contacted by IANS, an official of Isha Foundation dismissed the allegations, saying that there is no illegality in the constructions. In its blog on February 18, 2017, Isha Foundation said: "The accusations laid down in the petitions filed against Isha Foundation in the Madras High Court are frivolous and a compilation of twisted allegations."
"We have obtained the approval of the necessary authorities, including the District Collector, Coimbatore, the Forest Department and BSNL," the foundation said.
The National Green Tribunal on February 17, 2017, admitted an application filed by Selvan for a permanent injunction restraining Isha
Foundation from conducting the Mahashivratri festival and other cultural extravaganza within the buffer-zone of the adjacent forest. A structural stability certificate from a government certified engineer has also been obtained for the 112-ft sculpture.
"A No Objection Certificate from the District Collector of Coimbatore for using wetlands for non-agricultural purposes has also been obtained.
80 the question of violation does not even arise," the blog by the foundation adds.
The Tribunal has listed the hearing of the application for March 23, 2017.
Thursday 23 February 2017
Where is the next FIFA World Cup will be played?
Youth World Cups generally attract lesser spectators than the senior spectacle. But if Javier Ceppi, tournament director for the FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted by India is to believed, India is set to buck the trend. "India is a huge country," Ceppi, in the city for inspecting the Salt Lake Stadium, told reporters here on Thursday.
"India is not treating this as an U-17 World Cup for sure.
This is the first World Cup in India.
So interest from state to government and the football community and sponsors have been massive.
Corporates have also shown quite a lot of interest.
It is our first time to push ourselves," he added.
Ceppi said the benchmarks set by the other countries which have hosted World Cups before should not be used as a template here.
"The whole population of Chile (host of the last World Cup) fits in Delhi and in Kolkata on a weekday.
So, if you ask me it is more difficult to fill a 20,000-seater capacity in La Serena that has 170,000 population than to fill an 85,000seater capacity in Kolkata which has 4.573 million population," he said.
On an average count, 5,000 to 7,000 people come to a venue to watch an U-17 World Cup match.
Each venue in India, out of six, will have eight to nine matches during the course of the World Cup.
The World Cup will be held between October 6 and 28.
The draw for the event will be held on July 7.
"India is not treating this as an U-17 World Cup for sure.
This is the first World Cup in India.
So interest from state to government and the football community and sponsors have been massive.
Corporates have also shown quite a lot of interest.
It is our first time to push ourselves," he added.
Ceppi said the benchmarks set by the other countries which have hosted World Cups before should not be used as a template here.
"The whole population of Chile (host of the last World Cup) fits in Delhi and in Kolkata on a weekday.
So, if you ask me it is more difficult to fill a 20,000-seater capacity in La Serena that has 170,000 population than to fill an 85,000seater capacity in Kolkata which has 4.573 million population," he said.
On an average count, 5,000 to 7,000 people come to a venue to watch an U-17 World Cup match.
Each venue in India, out of six, will have eight to nine matches during the course of the World Cup.
The World Cup will be held between October 6 and 28.
The draw for the event will be held on July 7.
Tuesday 21 February 2017
Big news of the day || Jio prime membership offer launch
Namaskaar Dosto, yaha par maine aapse Jio Prime Membership ke baare mein baat ki hai..Naya offer jisme aapko 31st March 2018 tak unlimited data milega..Reliance Jio ki taraf se hume baar baar surprise milte hai, Jio Welcome Offer, fir Jio Happy New Year Offer, aur ab Jio Prime Membership Offer, jisme aap 1 Year tak Unlimited Data ko enjoy kar payenge, saath mein calls toh free hi hongi :) Aaj Mr. Mukesh Ambani ne ek Live Stream mein sabhi annoucements kiye ki Jio ka Future kya hoga?
Partnership between India and the UAE
Trade and investment issues figured prominently at a meeting here between
Anil Ambani, chairman of India's diversified Reliance Group, and the UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
They also discussed various business opportunities, particularly in the defence sector, between the two countries and how the partnership and collaboration between Indian and United Arab Emirates (UAE) companies can boost defence production in both nations, it is learnt.
The meeting took place on the sidelines
of IDEX 2017, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, one of the biggest such shows underway in Abu Dhabi.
Reliance Group is a participating at the IDEX 2017, which started on February 19.
The meeting between Ambani and the
UAE Prime Minister comes after Reliance Defence recently signed an MOU with Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing company, whollyowned by Mubadala Development Company of the UAE, to explore cooperation in the field of advanced aerospace manufacturing
capabilities between India and the UAE.
The agreement will deepen the bilateral ties developed between the UAE and India at both the political and economic level, it is learnt. The potential partnership between Reliance Defence and Strata, which follows extensive discussions between the two companies, will look at opportunities in the production of Carbon Fibre Composites Aerostructures, Prepegs as well as BD printing of aerospace components and airframe panels.
This collaboration is in line with Strata's vision to become one of the top aerospace companies globally.
The Dhirubhai Ambani Aerospace Park, located at the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MlHAN), is being considered by Reliance Defence Limited for a new facility to support its aerospace ambitions, and forms part of the emerging aerospace industry in India.
Strata is a composite aero-structures manufacturing facility based in the heart of Nibras Al Ain Aerospace, Al Ain, UAE.
It has partnerships with the world's leading aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing and Leonardo-Finmeccanica Aero-structures Division, and is a Tier one supplier to FACC AG, SAAB and S.A.B.C.A.
Anil Ambani, chairman of India's diversified Reliance Group, and the UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
They also discussed various business opportunities, particularly in the defence sector, between the two countries and how the partnership and collaboration between Indian and United Arab Emirates (UAE) companies can boost defence production in both nations, it is learnt.
The meeting took place on the sidelines
of IDEX 2017, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, one of the biggest such shows underway in Abu Dhabi.
Reliance Group is a participating at the IDEX 2017, which started on February 19.
The meeting between Ambani and the
UAE Prime Minister comes after Reliance Defence recently signed an MOU with Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing company, whollyowned by Mubadala Development Company of the UAE, to explore cooperation in the field of advanced aerospace manufacturing
capabilities between India and the UAE.
The agreement will deepen the bilateral ties developed between the UAE and India at both the political and economic level, it is learnt. The potential partnership between Reliance Defence and Strata, which follows extensive discussions between the two companies, will look at opportunities in the production of Carbon Fibre Composites Aerostructures, Prepegs as well as BD printing of aerospace components and airframe panels.
This collaboration is in line with Strata's vision to become one of the top aerospace companies globally.
The Dhirubhai Ambani Aerospace Park, located at the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MlHAN), is being considered by Reliance Defence Limited for a new facility to support its aerospace ambitions, and forms part of the emerging aerospace industry in India.
Strata is a composite aero-structures manufacturing facility based in the heart of Nibras Al Ain Aerospace, Al Ain, UAE.
It has partnerships with the world's leading aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing and Leonardo-Finmeccanica Aero-structures Division, and is a Tier one supplier to FACC AG, SAAB and S.A.B.C.A.
Monday 20 February 2017
Good news! Uber cab ride also be possible to pay the bill with Jio money app
JioMoney, a prepaid payment instruments (PPl) wallet offered by Reliance Payment Solutions Ltd, and Uber on Monday announced an agreement that will enable people to pay for their Uber rides using JioMoney.
Uber will gradually roll out the JioMoney payment option for its users across the country, starting February 20.
"JioMoney is an integral part of the Jio ecosystem and is fast emerging as a preferred option for digital transactions due to its ease of use, intuitive interface and growing acceptability.
JioMoney's integration with Uber will power the rapid migration of many more Uber transactions to the digital platform," said Anirban S. Mukherjee, Business Head, JioMoney, in a statement.
The partnership will give a boost to cash-free payments across the country and provide mobility options to millions of Jio users. "Through this strategic partnership we are looking to fast forward to digital solutions
at scale for the Indian users," added Madhu Kannan, Chief Business Officer, India and Emerging Markets for Uber.
JioMoney, a prepaid payment instruments (PPl) wallet offered by Reliance Payment Solutions Ltd, and Uber on Monday announced an agreement that will enable people to pay for their Uber rides using JioMoney.
Uber will gradually roll out the JioMoney payment option for its users across the country, starting February 20.
"JioMoney is an integral part of the Jio ecosystem and is fast emerging as a preferred option for digital transactions due to its ease of use, intuitive interface and growing acceptability.
JioMoney's integration with Uber will power the rapid migration of many more Uber transactions to the digital platform," said Anirban S. Mukherjee, Business Head, JioMoney, in a statement.
The partnership will give a boost to cash-free payments across the country and provide mobility options to millions of Jio users. "Through this strategic partnership we are looking to fast forward to digital solutions
at scale for the Indian users," added Madhu Kannan, Chief Business Officer, India and Emerging Markets for Uber.
The partnership between Reliance Jio lnfocomm Ltd (Jio), the world's fastest growing digital services company and Uber is aimed at bringing the benefits of 'Jio Digital Life' ecosystem to their users.
As part of the partnership, Jio and Uber
will work together and explore various opportunities to progressively enrich and enhance the 'Digital Life' experience of users through complementary programmes.
Uber will gradually roll out the JioMoney payment option for its users across the country, starting February 20.
"JioMoney is an integral part of the Jio ecosystem and is fast emerging as a preferred option for digital transactions due to its ease of use, intuitive interface and growing acceptability.
JioMoney's integration with Uber will power the rapid migration of many more Uber transactions to the digital platform," said Anirban S. Mukherjee, Business Head, JioMoney, in a statement.
The partnership will give a boost to cash-free payments across the country and provide mobility options to millions of Jio users. "Through this strategic partnership we are looking to fast forward to digital solutions
at scale for the Indian users," added Madhu Kannan, Chief Business Officer, India and Emerging Markets for Uber.
JioMoney, a prepaid payment instruments (PPl) wallet offered by Reliance Payment Solutions Ltd, and Uber on Monday announced an agreement that will enable people to pay for their Uber rides using JioMoney.
Uber will gradually roll out the JioMoney payment option for its users across the country, starting February 20.
"JioMoney is an integral part of the Jio ecosystem and is fast emerging as a preferred option for digital transactions due to its ease of use, intuitive interface and growing acceptability.
JioMoney's integration with Uber will power the rapid migration of many more Uber transactions to the digital platform," said Anirban S. Mukherjee, Business Head, JioMoney, in a statement.
The partnership will give a boost to cash-free payments across the country and provide mobility options to millions of Jio users. "Through this strategic partnership we are looking to fast forward to digital solutions
at scale for the Indian users," added Madhu Kannan, Chief Business Officer, India and Emerging Markets for Uber.
The partnership between Reliance Jio lnfocomm Ltd (Jio), the world's fastest growing digital services company and Uber is aimed at bringing the benefits of 'Jio Digital Life' ecosystem to their users.
As part of the partnership, Jio and Uber
will work together and explore various opportunities to progressively enrich and enhance the 'Digital Life' experience of users through complementary programmes.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)