Amazing Feats – Page 31 – Karnataka First

HAL scales new peak, sees revenue of over Rs 24K crore

Aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has recorded the highest ever revenue of over Rs 24,000 crore (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ending March 31, 2022, registering a 6 % revenue growth over the previous financial year. The corresponding figure for the previous year stood at Rs 22,755 crore.

“Despite the challenges of the second wave of Covid-19 during the first quarter of the year and the consequent production loss, the Company could meet the targeted revenue growth with improved performance during the balance period of the year”, said R Madhavan, Chairman & Managing Director, HAL.

HAL achieved record revenue with the production of 44 new helicopters/aircraft, 84 new engines, overhauled 203 aircraft/helicopters and 478 engines.

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** MotoManipal wins first place in Electric Bike Design contest

The bike designed by the team is driven by a 2kW brushless DC motor

Aryan Singh, team leader and a third-year mechanical engineering student said that regular and effective communication between the team members ensured that everyone was on the same page.

** Beulah Ruth Pinto Performs at EXPO 2020 Dubai

UAE Golden Visa nominee and the renowned English singer nicknamed as ‘The Queen of the Stage’ performs in EXPO 2020 on March 11.

Beulah’s performance witnesses a huge crowd at the Australian pavilion, incredible moments as audience members join in singing along with her and rejoicing in dancing.

I will Survive – (Gloria Gaynor)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=n3RcFIliO38&feature=share

Someone likes you – (Adele) https://youtube.com/watch?v=aT_EL_d63QY&feature=share

On December 16, 2021 Beulah Ruth Pinto performed at the Fashion Show among national and international models at Fashion Week 2021 in Dubai at Arena IMG Worlds of Adventure and was organised to showcase the national and international designers sharing the stage at this unique event in Dubai.

** New genus of parasitoid wasp dedicated to ATREE

Parasitoids are the most important natural enemies of other insects, and humans exploit this behaviour for biological control of crop pests

A new genus of Braconid wasp has been named ‘Atree’, after the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), a leading research institution and environmental think tank based in Bengaluru. This is said to be the first time in India that an institute has an eponymous insect genus.

The development comes with the discovery of a new species of wasp, Atree rajathae and two other already known species. The newly described species is a parasitoid wasp. An ATREE statement explained that parasitoids are the most important natural enemies of other insects, and humans exploit this behaviour for the biological control of crop pests.

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** BEL achieves record turnover of ₹15,000 crore in FY22

In fiscal 2021-22, BEL secured orders worth around ₹18,000 crore while its order book as of April 1, 2022, stood around ₹57,000 crore

Bharat Electronics (BEL) has achieved a turnover of ₹15,000 crore (provisional & unaudited) during the financial year 2021-22, against the previous year’s turnover of ₹13,818 crore despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and global shortage of semi-conductors.

BEL Chairman & Managing Director Anandi Ramalingam said the company is all set to increase its global footprint by making all-out efforts to tap new markets. “BEL will continue to explore new growth opportunities through diversification, capability enhancement, competitiveness and modernisation,’‘ she added.

** Eight police officers from Mangaluru, Udupi selected for CM’s police medal

The selection list of Chief Minister’s medal for police officers of state police department for the year 2021 is released on March 30.

In total, 134 officers are bestowed with the coveted award. Out of the 134 police officers, six from Mangaluru and two of Udupi district are selected for the honour.

Six police officers including two women working under the Mangaluru police commissionerate here have been chosen for the prestigious Chief Minister’s Medal. Those chosen for the coveted honour are city traffic assistant commissioner of police, M A Nataraj, police sub-inspector of CCRB, Vanajakshi K, city crime branch police sub-inspector Pradeep T R. Barke police sub-inspector Shobha, Bajpe police assistant sub-inspector Kushal Maniyani and Panambur station senior head constable Isaac K have also been chosen for the medal.

The ones for the award from Udupi are Raghavendra R Nayak, who is serving as DySP of DAR, and senior constable of crime detective department, Vijaya Kumar.

** ABB opens its largest innovation centre globally in Bengaluru

The centre will roll out solutions supported by next-level AI, ML, data analytics, 3D and digital wins, Multiphysics modeling & IIoT tech

ABB, a technology company, inaugurated a new and expanded R&D and engineering facility named ABB Innovation Center (AIC), in Bengaluru on March 30.

This facility is one of ABB’s largest globally, and serves as the backbone for technology developments to accelerate innovation. It will employ 2,500 diverse technologists, including engineers, principal and data scientists, architects, domain and analytics specialists, programmers, and developers.

** Konkan Railway accomplishes ‘Mission 100 percent electrification’

Indian Railways is on a mission mode to electrify its entire broad gauge network to provide environment friendly, green & clean mode of transport to its people under the ‘Mission 100% Electrification – Moving towards net Zero Carbon Emission’ plan.

In view of the above, making an important step towards green transportation one of India’s biggest stretches of railway electrification, Konkan Railway has been accomplished under the able leadership of PM and the guidance of the Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways Raosaheb Patil Danve & Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways Darshana Jardosh.

** Bengaluru to host the 24th Annual Free Mega Limb Camp from March 21 – 27

The 24th Annual Free Mega Limb Camp in Bengaluru will be helf from March 21 – 27, where Jaipur artificial limbs, callipers and forearm fitments will be distributed freely.

The Rotary Bangalore Peenya of RI District 3190 in association with Shri Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayatha Samithi, Jaipur has organized the 24th Annual Mega Limb Camp in Bengaluru from March 21 to March 27.

** Bengaluru airport bags best airport, aviation innovation awards

The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), based on its customer-centric approach, smart innovations and adoption of cutting-edge technology, has won two major accolades at the Wings India Awards 2022. It has been adjudged the “Best Airport” under the general category, and has won the “Aviation Innovation” award.

This recognition is one of the industry’s most recognised accolades, and are awarded following an assessment of customer service, facilities and innovations. The awards were conferred by Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, in the presence of senior officials from the MoCA, industry leaders, and stakeholders in Hyderabad.