M. F. Farooqui appointed as the secretary Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

M. F. Farooqui , a Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer of 1978 batch, appointed as the Secretary of Department of Telecommunications (DoT). He also served as Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories gets new chairman

G.V. Prasad is appointed as the its new Chairman of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. He was elevated from Vice-Chairman and CEO, to Chairman and CEO of the company.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project conducts penultimate tests

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project has “successfully completed” the mandatory penultimate tests before commissioning its first unit.

The purpose of the test is to evaluate the performance of high-precision steam relief valves at operating pressure and temperature. KKNPP sources claimed that no tests are harmful to the environment and the public living in and around the project site however the People’s Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) termed these tests are risky. They said these test produced fumes with unpleasant odour with thunderous noise which caused hardship to the people.

It said its activists would lay siege to the Anu Vijay Township, the residential complex of the KKNPP workers and engineers at Chettikulam, on 03/04/2012 to protest against the ongoing tests.

Indian Railways join One Billion Tonne Select Club

Indian Railways Enter One Billion Tonne Select Club After Exceeding Revised Freight Loading Target for the Year 2012-13.

China, Russia& USA are the Other Members of this Club