In Kolkata, a fire broke out in the Narkeldanga area, destroying 30 shanties and leaving around 200 people homeless. One person, Habibullah Mollah, died in the blaze. Municipal officials, including Minister Firhad Hakim, visited the site to provide temporary accommodation, financial assistance, and compensation to the affected families, while tensions arose between slum dwellers and local councillor Sachin Singh over alleged illegal activities in the area.
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Indian Navy, Kirloskar sign Rs 270 crore deal for 6MW marine diesel engine
The Indian Navy has awarded Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited a project sanction order under Make-I category for the design and development of a 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine, with over 50% indigenous content, at a cost of Rs 270 crore. This initiative, aimed at achieving self-reliance in marine engine development, will strengthen indigenous capabilities and reduce dependency on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The project, funded 70% by the Government of India, will contribute...
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