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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
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DGIST Unveils Dual-Function 3D Smart Energy Device to Reduce Global Energy Use
South Korea’s DGIST has introduced a revolutionary 3D Smart Energy Device that performs both heating and cooling functions, designed to reduce energy consumption in temperature-dependent industries like construction and electronics. The device adjusts to manage temperatures efficiently, relying on a unique structure with radiative cooling and sol...
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Is Zero-Emission Cement The Future Of Building? What Study Says
A significant breakthrough from the University of Cambridge offers a solution to the environmental impact of concrete production.
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AdaniConneX Sets Up Landmark $1.44 Billion Construction Financing Framework
AdaniConneX, a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX, has established India's largest sustainability linked financing to raise up to USD 1.44 billion.
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China Ties, Ram Mandir, Media's Role, Article 370: PM's Newsweek Interview
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels.
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From Latte To Load-Bearing: Australians Brew Up Stronger Concrete with Used Coffee
Not only does this innovative approach turn a waste product into a valuable resource, but it also promises sturdier buildings and infrastructure.
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Delhi University Demolishes 80-year-old Hostel Building In Hindu College For A Remake
The College was contemplating on constructing additional two floors on the existing building but the base was not strong enough to sustain any further construction.
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Jammu and Kashmir Government to Procure Fleet of 200 Electric Buses for Jammu and Srinagar: Officials
The Jammu and Kashmir government will procure a fleet of 200 electric buses for the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu, as part of efforts to establish environment-friendly and socially sustainable network of public transport, according to officials. The government has sought 100 e-buses each for both the capital cities, and these buses are ...
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IIT Madras Launches New Chair For Research On Sustainable Construction
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched the ‘Surendra and Dorothie Shah Chair’ to conduct detailed research on sustainable construction in the field of civil engineering.
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"Positive Momentum": UN Chief Welcomes IAF Pilot's Return To India
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the return of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthman from captivity in Pakistan and called on the two countries to sustain the "positive momentum" and engage in further constructive dialogue.
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Japan To Lend Rs 3,420 Crore To India For Development
Japan will be giving a loan of Rs 3,420 crore to India to assist in constructing the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road and for joint efforts towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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8 Transport Staff Die In Tamil Nadu Bus Depot Collapse, 3 Rescued
A portion of an over six-decade-old building of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation's (TNSTC) Porayar branch in Nagapattinam district collapsed this morning killing eight crew members, police said. Three others sustained injuries, they added.
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HCC Gets Shareholders' Nod For Conversion Of Loan Into Equity
The infrastructure major had earlier approved the issuance of equity shares as well as optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) worth about Rs 2,000 crore to the lenders, under the scheme for sustainable structuring of stressed assets.
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New Zealand Firm Ordered to Pay $80,000 to Indian Man as Compensation
A New Zealand court has ordered an engineering firm to pay 80,000 dollars to a 28-year-old Indian worker after he sustained serious injuries following a fall from a construction site.
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RPP Infra Bags Two Contracts Worth Rs 728 Million
The contracts are for Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project-Integrated Storm Water Drain funded by World Bank for constructing storm water drain in Cooum watershed in Cooum basin for Rs 395 million, while the second project is for Rs 333 million, a company statement said.
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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
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DGIST Unveils Dual-Function 3D Smart Energy Device to Reduce Global Energy Use
South Korea’s DGIST has introduced a revolutionary 3D Smart Energy Device that performs both heating and cooling functions, designed to reduce energy consumption in temperature-dependent industries like construction and electronics. The device adjusts to manage temperatures efficiently, relying on a unique structure with radiative cooling and sol...
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Is Zero-Emission Cement The Future Of Building? What Study Says
A significant breakthrough from the University of Cambridge offers a solution to the environmental impact of concrete production.
-
AdaniConneX Sets Up Landmark $1.44 Billion Construction Financing Framework
AdaniConneX, a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX, has established India's largest sustainability linked financing to raise up to USD 1.44 billion.
-
China Ties, Ram Mandir, Media's Role, Article 370: PM's Newsweek Interview
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels.
-
From Latte To Load-Bearing: Australians Brew Up Stronger Concrete with Used Coffee
Not only does this innovative approach turn a waste product into a valuable resource, but it also promises sturdier buildings and infrastructure.
-
Delhi University Demolishes 80-year-old Hostel Building In Hindu College For A Remake
The College was contemplating on constructing additional two floors on the existing building but the base was not strong enough to sustain any further construction.
-
Jammu and Kashmir Government to Procure Fleet of 200 Electric Buses for Jammu and Srinagar: Officials
The Jammu and Kashmir government will procure a fleet of 200 electric buses for the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu, as part of efforts to establish environment-friendly and socially sustainable network of public transport, according to officials. The government has sought 100 e-buses each for both the capital cities, and these buses are ...
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IIT Madras Launches New Chair For Research On Sustainable Construction
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched the ‘Surendra and Dorothie Shah Chair’ to conduct detailed research on sustainable construction in the field of civil engineering.
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"Positive Momentum": UN Chief Welcomes IAF Pilot's Return To India
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the return of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthman from captivity in Pakistan and called on the two countries to sustain the "positive momentum" and engage in further constructive dialogue.
-
Japan To Lend Rs 3,420 Crore To India For Development
Japan will be giving a loan of Rs 3,420 crore to India to assist in constructing the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road and for joint efforts towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
-
8 Transport Staff Die In Tamil Nadu Bus Depot Collapse, 3 Rescued
A portion of an over six-decade-old building of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation's (TNSTC) Porayar branch in Nagapattinam district collapsed this morning killing eight crew members, police said. Three others sustained injuries, they added.
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HCC Gets Shareholders' Nod For Conversion Of Loan Into Equity
The infrastructure major had earlier approved the issuance of equity shares as well as optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) worth about Rs 2,000 crore to the lenders, under the scheme for sustainable structuring of stressed assets.
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New Zealand Firm Ordered to Pay $80,000 to Indian Man as Compensation
A New Zealand court has ordered an engineering firm to pay 80,000 dollars to a 28-year-old Indian worker after he sustained serious injuries following a fall from a construction site.
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RPP Infra Bags Two Contracts Worth Rs 728 Million
The contracts are for Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project-Integrated Storm Water Drain funded by World Bank for constructing storm water drain in Cooum watershed in Cooum basin for Rs 395 million, while the second project is for Rs 333 million, a company statement said.
