Gripen Launches maritime Fighter for the seas

Hyderbad, India- The Indian Navy closing the doors on the LCA Naval version for now which it is to access the options available to NEVY for a frontline carrier-based fighter among the options that have been discussed over the past few years is the neval version of the Gripen Marintime and also dubbed sea Gripen that few years is the naval version to be closer to reality with the Gripen E now going through its seas on the ground and that seems to be griphen F now going through its peases on the ground and shortly in the air.

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Melbourne, Florida, USA - Embraer delivered today its 1,100th business jet. The milestone aircraft is the industry’s best-selling Phenom 300, and the customer is NewJets, the world’s largest private aviation company, with a portfolio of services that includes fractional ownership, jet cards, aircraft management and charter.

“Embraer scored the four-digit mark in business jet deliveries in an impressively short period of time. NetJets has been integral to our success story by co-creating a premium product to meet the discerning tastes of their distinguished Owners,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “We are committed to delivering the most value to our customers, with superior products that offer a unique combination of comfort, performance and operating costs, coupled with an unmatched experience throughout their journey, including the best customer support in the industry.”

With over 670 customers flying 1,100 aircraft in more than 70 countries, Embraer’s business aviation division has accumulated a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% since 2002, when the first executive jet model was delivered. In 2016, Embraer’s market share represented 18% of the industry’s global deliveries.

“The Phenom is one of the most outstanding light cabin jets in the industry. It meets our Owners’ and our own high standards for performance and safety, and offers custom enhancements for well-appointed travel,” said Adam Johnson, Chairman and CEO, NetJets. “We are proud to have Phenoms in our fleet, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone delivery with our industry partner.”

Embraer’s broad product portfolio is uniquely positioned in terms of the overall value proposition, combining comfort, technology, performance, economics and reliability. Its fleet is supported by the top-ranked service solutions, as confirmed by independent market surveys.

Bel offset connduct Compass from Elbit Sytems Electro Optics

Bangalore, India - Elbit Sytems Electro Optics Elop Ltd. ( ELOP) , Isreal had recently awarded Navaratna Defence Public Sector Undertakings Bharat Electroics Ltd. ( BEL ) an offset construct entered into a technical collaboration agreement with ELOP for the joint production and D-Level maintenance of construct Multi-purpose advanced stablised system ( Compass ) as trade name ER/ IR payload ) for the advanced Light Helicopter (ALH ) programmed and absorbed transfer of technology ( TOT) for production and maintenance of Compass in India.
The Compass is a day -and - night survelliance system that incl. a colot TV day light camera, 3rd genration 3-5 MM forward looking Infraed ( FLIR ) sensor . Laser Target designer and range Finder ( LTDRF ) and automatic tracking cabalities as well as common and acontrol cabalobilites and distinguished by a wide variety of interface s

coffee in a measure is a treasure

Report by Mark Harris Singapore

Calcutta, India - Millions of people around the world look forward to a cup of coffee wheather at home, whilest on the more or at work. The qroma , taste and the ense of feeling "refershed " after a cup of coffee brings pleasure to many of us  qas we are about our daily lives.

Coffee is one of the most widely researched ingredients and the growing body of scientific research shows that coffeewhen drunk in moderation (four to five regular size cups a day) is safe for healthy adults and can even have beneficial health implications as part of a healthy diet and physically active lifestyle.

Medical and scientific organisations around the wqorld advise pregant women to consume no more than 300 mg of cafeine per day ( equlivaent to 3 regular size cups of coffee ) Recent Guidence from the food standards agency in Uk recomends that pregant women  limit their caffeine intake to 200 mg per day ( approx. two regular size cups of coffee). It remnains to be seen wheather this precationary bodies around the world . All sources of daily intake including coffee , tea, cola drinks energy drinks and chocolate.

source : Internation coffee broad .,@ aviationworld .in

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PASSENGER SAFETY IS INDIAN RAILWAYS’ PRIME CONCERN

Calcutta, India - Passenger Safety is Indian Railways’ prime cause of concern and it never compromises with passenger safety. Several steps and measures have been and are being taken for further ensuring all round safety, some of which are:

*    Introduction of LHB coaches - Safety aspect has made LHB coaches extremely popular and more LHB coaches have been planned to be attached to all mail/express trains in replacement of old coaches. Safety of rail travel has received special attention.

*    Number of incidence of serious accident has been reduced due to introduction of LHB Coaches.

*     Manning and elimination of unmanned level crossings - During the year 2016-17, total 1503 number of  unmanned level crossings have been eliminated, which is the highest ever in Indian Railways.

*   1306 Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Subways have been completed. This is also the highest ever in Indian Railways.

*   484 manned level crossings have been eliminated, which is the record number in recent past.

*   Record number of bridges (750) has been rehabilitated during the last fiscal.

*   Provision of improved system of Audio-Visual Warnings for road users.

These apart, various measures to prevent rail accidents have been  undertaken.

US Air Force Authorizes Extended Service Life for F-16

 Texas, USA -- The U.S. Air Force authorized extending the service life of the Lockheed Martin F-16's designed service life to 12,000 Equivalent Flight Hours far beyond the aircraft's original design service life of 8,000 hours. Following F-16 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) structural modifications, the U.S. Air Force could safely operate Block 40-52 aircraft to 2048 and beyond. The Air Force and Lockheed Martin also reduced projected service life costs for the Block 40-52 fleet, paving the way for safe, cost-effective F-16 flight operations decades into the future.

"This accomplishment is the result of more than seven years of test, development, design, analysis and partnership between the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin," said Susan Ouzts, vice president of Lockheed Martin's F-16 program. "Combined with F-16 avionics modernization programs like the F-16V, SLEP modifications demonstrate that the Fighting Falcon remains a highly capable and affordable 4th Generation option for the U.S. Air Force and international F-16 customers."

Validation of the extended flight hour limit directly supports the SLEP goal of extending the service life of up to 300 F-16C/D Block 40-52 aircraft. SLEP and related avionics upgrades to the Air Force's F-16C/D fleet can safely and effectively augment the current fighter force structure as U.S. and allied combat air fleets recapitalize with F-35 Lightning IIs.

A second phase, or Part II, of the F-16 SLEP airworthiness process continues with the request for Military Type Certificate (MTC), which will be submitted to the Air Force's Technical Airworthiness Authority in the coming months. Part II seeks to validate further extending the F-16's operational life based on final service life analysis from extended durability testing.

For additional information, visit our website:  lockheedmartin.com/f16

LANSA - LEVERAGING AGRICULTURE FOR NUTRITION IN SOUTH ASIA

IMPROVING NUTRITION THROUGH AGRICULTURE

REPORT BY SPL. CORRESPONDEDENT PIONEER 

NEW DELHI, INDIA- A New research program seeking soloutions to malnutrition in South Asia
We are finfing out how agriculture and agri-food systems, policies and strategies can be better designed to reduce malnutrition . We want to find soloutions that improve nutrition outcomes for young women and children in South Asia. 

South Asia has experienced extraordinary economic growth yet it has the highest  rate of cgild malnutrition in the world. 
Agriculture is the main liveihood for the majority of rural famies in South Asia, but its potenial to reduce undernutrition is not being realised . 

LANSA AIMS TO GERNATE EVIDENCE THAT, WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATION CAN IMPROVE NUTRITION OUTCOMES FOR THOSE MOST VALNERABLE TO UNDERNUTRITION.

THREE RESEARCH THEMES: 

1. ENABLING ENVIRNMENTS FOR NUTRITION 

    HOW CAN AGRICUTURE AMND FOOD SYSTEMS BE BETTER LINKED TO OTHER DRIVERS OF NUTRITION.

2. Agri-food value chains

How can nutritional impacts be improved in agricuture atratigies and food value chains? 

3. Nutrition sensitive agricuture
How can agricuture intervention s be desgined to improve nutrional status?

Three cross-cutting themes:

1. Gender and nutrition 
    women's empowerment and nutrition are closely linked, So gender frames our research.
2.  Innovation systems 
     Viral for lasting soultions are the innovation systems used to embed new ideas in agricuture.
3. Fragility 
    We take into account the fragile contexts (political and envirnmental) that many of the regional food systems are located.
We don't just do research

To make sure the evidence we produce is relevant to decision makers and other stake holders , we place special empasis on research communications and strenthening capacity. We also facilitate knowledge sharing and learning between partners.

For information visit :
www. lansasouthasia.org

OUTH EASTERN RAILWAY TO CONVERT CONVENTIONAL RAKES OF FOUR LONG DISTANCE EXPRESS TRAINS INTO LHB RAKES

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY TO CONVERT CONVENTIONAL RAKES OF FOUR LONG DISTANCE EXPRESS TRAINS INTO LHB RAKES

Kolkata, 24th February, 2017 - With a view to ensure safe and comfortable journey of railway passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to convert the Conventional Rake of four express trains into LHB Rakes. The following trains will run with LHB coaches from the date mentioned against each:-

·        22853/22854 Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Express w.e.f. 28.02.2017

·        22894/22893 Howrah-Sai Nagar Shirdi Express w.e.f. 02.03.2017

·        12870/12869 Howrah-Mumbai(CSTM) Express w.e.f. 03.03.2017

·        22857/22858  Santragachi-Anand Vihar Express w.e.f. 06.03.2017

With the conversion of the above trains into full LHB rakes, the accommodation of the trains will also be enhanced.

22853/22854 Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Express and 12870/12869 Howrah-Mumbai (CSTM) Express will have additional capacity of total 116 berths.  There will be additional 88 berths in Sleeper Class, 12 berths in AC-2 Tier and 16 berths in AC-3 tier. 

            

22894/22893 Howrah-Sai Nagar Shirdi Express and 22857/22858 Santagachi-Anand Vihar Express will have additional capacity of total 86 berths.  There will be additional 64 berths in Sleeper Class, 6 berths in AC-2 Tier and 16 berths in AC-3 tier.

What is Quinoa ?

Kolkata, India - Quinoa is a seed of a plant Chennopodium Quinoa. It is cultivated in the Anden mountain regions of South America for more than 7,000 years . In 1993 Nasa, USA scientists Dr. Greg Schlick and Dr. David L. Bubenheim concluded in their research that " Quinoa has desirable food qualities for long term space missions- high fiber , high protein and a desirable amino acid composition ." Quino is the And agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

What are the Health Benefits of Quinoa ?
one of the most protein-rich foods
High Fiber - Fiber is most widely known to releive constipation . It also helps to prevent heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and diabetes . Fiber lowers cholesterol and glucose levels, may lower your risk of developing hormorrhoids, and may help you to lose weight .
Low glycemic index - When used as a rice substitute , this will help weight loss efforts and regulate blood glucose metabolisim.
High Iron- It  keeps red blood cells healthy and is need ed  for hemoglobin  formation . Iron carries oxygen from one cell to another and supplies oxyzen to muscles to aid in their contraction.
Rich magnesium - Magnesium helps to relax blood vessels, transmission of nerve impulses, body tempature regulation, engery production production and the formation of healthy bones and teeth.
High riboflavin(B2) - B2  improves to help create proper energy production  and the for mation  of healthy bones and teeth .
High riboflavin B2 improves energy metabolism within brain and muscle cells and is known to help create proper energy production  as well as to protect
High maganeses - Maganese is an antoidant , which helps to protect red blood cells and other cells from injury by free radicals.
No gluten - Helps patients with celiac diseases .

A Healthy Rise Alternative to White Rice

Kolkata, India - The Golden Grain for Better Health from the Andean Mountains of South America

Nutrition Facts

Serving size
50 grams/ person/meal
How to cook Quinoa?
1. Pour 50 grams ( One packet ) in a vessel

2. Add Water and rinse well untill all Bubbles disappear.

3. Then add 100 mlwater and let its stand for 30 min.
4. Then cook Quinoa in pressure .
or electric rice cooker for 15 min
5. You will see the the grains germinate . It is normal for Quinoa
Once cooked, Quinoa can be eaten like rise.

MCCI organized an Awareness Programme on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” today at the Chamber premises. The programme was addressed by Smt. Sunanda Mukherjee, Hon’ble Chairperson, West Bengal Commission for Women, Shri M.S. Dwivedy, Hon’ble Member (Judicial), West Bengal Human Rights Commission and Shri Vishal Kedia, Consultant & Eminent Speaker. Addressing the members, Smt. Sunanda Mukherjee said that “the Human Rights Commissions and the Commissions for Women are quasi–judicial bodies with recommendatory powers and monitoring authorities, they are not sufficiently empowered to ensure justice for the wronged women”. Smt. Mukherjee was of the opinion that this Law had been a great leap forward where the employer had been given full responsibility to handle the cases, which actually a HR issue. However, there had been widespread implementation lapses. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) had not been constituted in most of the companies and the women victims had to face so much agony, as also fear of job loss. The women used to get trapped in various ways in the workplace. She felt that things had taken a positive turn in the last 6–7 months, with colleagues and friends, both men & women, coming forward to help the concerned women. It was the duty of the employer to create a discrimination–free environment at the workplace, she added. Shri M S Dwivedy highlighted on sensitization of the personnel at the workplace, in addition to awareness programmes. Shri Vishal Kedia mentioned that the Law was more preventive than curative and it entailed only punishment in terms of fine and no imprisonment. He spoke on the positive points of the Law like confidentiality, time bound redressal within 90 days, punishment for false & malicious complaint and others. He also referred to a recent UGC notification of gender neutrality in higher education empowering women and students of any gender to make a complaint of sexual harassment.

   Kolkata, India -  MCCI organized an Awareness Programme on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” today at the Chamber premises. 

The programme was addressed by Smt. Sunanda Mukherjee, Hon’ble Chairperson, West Bengal Commission for Women, Shri M.S. Dwivedy, Hon’ble Member (Judicial), West Bengal Human Rights Commission and Shri Vishal Kedia, Consultant & Eminent Speaker. 

Addressing the members, Smt. Sunanda Mukherjee said that “the Human Rights Commissions and the Commissions for Women are quasi–judicial bodies with recommendatory powers and monitoring authorities, they are not sufficiently empowered to ensure justice for the wronged women”.

Smt. Mukherjee was of the opinion that this Law had been a great leap forward where the employer had been given full responsibility to handle the cases, which actually a HR issue. However, there had been widespread implementation lapses. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) had not been constituted in most of the companies and the women victims had to face so much agony, as also fear of job loss. The women used to get trapped in various ways in the workplace.

She felt that things had taken a positive turn in the last 6–7 months, with colleagues and friends, both men & women, coming forward to help the concerned women. It was the duty of the employer to create a discrimination–free environment at the workplace, she added.

Shri M S Dwivedy highlighted on sensitization of the personnel at the workplace, in addition to awareness programmes.

Shri Vishal Kedia mentioned that the Law was more preventive than curative and it entailed only punishment in terms of fine and no imprisonment. He spoke on the positive points of the Law like confidentiality, time bound redressal within 90 days, punishment for false & malicious complaint and others. He also referred to a recent UGC notification of gender neutrality in higher education empowering women and students of any gender to make a complaint of sexual harassment.

HMRL Corporate Office inauguration

Hyderabd, India - Report Byub Y. Saleem ( Sr. Correspondent Lokmat News Paper )

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY TO CONVERT CONVENTIONAL RAKES OF FOUR LONG DISTANCE EXPRESS TRAINS INTO LHB RAKES

Kolkata, 24th February, 2017-    With a view to ensure safe and comfortable journey of railway passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to convert the Conventional Rake of four express trains into LHB Rakes. The following trains will run with LHB coaches from the date mentioned against each:-

·        22853/22854 Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Express w.e.f. 28.02.2017

·        22894/22893 Howrah-Sai Nagar Shirdi Express w.e.f. 02.03.2017

·        12870/12869 Howrah-Mumbai(CSTM) Express w.e.f. 03.03.2017

·        22857/22858  Santragachi-Anand Vihar Express w.e.f. 06.03.2017

With the conversion of the above trains into full LHB rakes, the accommodation of the trains will also be enhanced.

22853/22854 Shalimar-Visakhapatnam Express and 12870/12869 Howrah-Mumbai (CSTM) Express will have additional capacity of total 116 berths.  There will be additional 88 berths in Sleeper Class, 12 berths in AC-2 Tier and 16 berths in AC-3 tier.

            22894/22893 Howrah-Sai Nagar Shirdi Express and 22857/22858 Santagachi-Anand Vihar Express will have additional capacity of total 86 berths.  There will be additional 64 berths in Sleeper Class, 6 berths in AC-2 Tier and 16 berths in AC-3 tier.

RAILWAY MINISTER LAUNCHES STATION REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Photo Caption: Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister for Railways launching Station Redevelopment Programme through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi today (08/02/2017). Shri S N Agrawal, General Manager, S E Railway alongwith senior railway officers were present at S E Railway Headquarters, Garden Reach during video conferencing.

Kolkata, 8th February, 2017 - Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Hon’ble Minsiter for Railways launched Station Redevelopment Programme through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi today (08/02/2017). As many as 23 stations would be developed in first phase by zonal railways to world class standards. Ranchi station of South Eastern Railway has been taken up as a part of Station Redevelopment Programme. This innovative programme involves upgrading stations by developing passenger amenity works through PPP model without straining railway’s finances.

     The main objective is to develop the railway stations across Indian Railways by augmenting and improving passenger related amenities at stations in a holistic manner. The redeveloped stations will improve passenger experience by providing amenities like digital signage, escalators/elevators, self ticketing counters, executive lounges, luggage screening machines, walk ways etc.

    There are presently more than 8,000 stations in Indian Railways, out of which 400 stations are selected for Station Redevelopment Programme based on station revenue and this kind of development will touch 16 million passengers footfalls per day i.e. 70% of total daily footfall.

This bold step will bring turnaround of Indian Railways in coming days.      

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IAL Group to incorporate a JV in India to Manufacture Specific Air Defense Systems

                   Photo Caption: MOU signing ceremony- Joseph Weiss, president and CEO of IAI and Baba Kalyani, Chairman Kalyani Group

Bengaluru, India, February 15, 2017- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL) the defense arm of Kalyani Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to incorporate a Joint Venture Company (JVC) in India.

As part of the MOU, IAI and KSSL are aiming to expand their presence in the Indian defense market and to build, market and manufacture specific Air Defense Systems and Ground to Ground & Ground to Sea Munitions.  

The MOU was signed in Bangalore, India, at the Aero-India exhibition, by Joseph Weiss, IAI's President and CEO and Baba Kalyani, Chairman Kalyani Group. The MOU is the first step of a process to establish a JVC between the two companies. The JVC will integrate strategic state-of-the-art defense systems for the Indian MOD in accordance with the Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’ policy.   @sunrisemirror!! follow us twitter ..

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Rafale To Display Solo Flights At Aero India

Bengaluru, 10 February 2017 – The Dassault Aviation, France to present its dual military and civil know-how at the 2017 Aero India wiil be held in Bangalore,India from 14^th to 18^th February, 2017

Three Rafale fighter aircraft will be on display one single-seat Rafale C and two 2-seat Rafale B, and a daily flight “solo” display will be performed.

The Indian Air Force has been flying Dassault aircraft since 1953 and the contract to acquire 36 Rafale signed by September, 2016 is a continuation of this strategic, technological and industrial success story.

Dassault Aviation’ participation at the 2017 Aero India airshow is marked by:

·         the presence of a Falcon 8X, the flagship of the Falcon range as well as a Falcon 2000LXS.

Dassault Aviation has contributed to India’s defence preparedness for more than 60 years. Demonstrating Rafale’s capabilities in Aero India, reaffirms the company’s commitment to India’s sovereignty.

“On the occasion of this air show, Dassault Aviation recalls its complete determination to reinforce the partnership that unites it with India, in particular within the framework of the ‘Make in India’ policy developed by Mr. Narendra Modi. We thus hope to be in a position to satisfy the future needs of the Indian Air Force and naval aviation”, said Mr. Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation. @sunrisemirror!! - follow us twitter

IAI reveals HERON TP-XP UAV at Aero India 2017

February 9, 2017, Bangalore, India - IAI will introduce an export-specific version of its Heron TP medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle, which will be displayed for the first time at Aero India show in Bangalore. India, February 14-18, 2017. The Heron TP-XP constitutes a multi-mission, multi-payload strategic aircraft, integrating the most advanced technologies of IAI.

The Heron TP-XP is the latest member of the Heron family, a significant advantage to many Heron customers worldwide, based on the same operational concepts. These operational concepts are based on over 40 years of IAI accumulated knowledge and experience in UAV systems, with 1,500,000 cumulative UAV flight hours and more than 50 operational clients.

The Heron TP-XP is characterized by safety and reliability standards which are among the highest in the world, and is capable of operating in extreme weather conditions. This UAV also meets accepted world standards and complies with STANAG 4671.

IAI says the new Heron TP-XP "constitutes a multi-mission, multi-payload strategic aircraft" capable of operating in extreme weather conditions. IAI has previously supplied the Indian armed forces with its earlier, smaller Heron 1 UAV, and New Delhi had shown interest in also obtaining the TP model.

IAI is looking forward to further strengthen and deepen the relationship. Heron TP-XP is an important element for IAI in this ongoing cooperation.  @sunrisemirror!! - follow us twitter