From: Press Information Bureau Ministry of I&B <pib.kolkata@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 4:17 PM
Subject: Releases...........pt4
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Defence
'Tarkash' Launched on 23 Jun 10
New Delhi: June 24, 2010
The second of the three follow on Talwar class stealth frigates being built by Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia was ceremoniously launched on 23 Jun 10 by Mrs Ramma Dewan, wife of Vice Admiral D K Dewan, the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. The launching ceremony was attended by Governer of Kaliningrad Region, The Commander-in-Chief of Baltic Fleet of Russian Federation and other senior dignitaries from the Russian side in addition to Senior Indian Navy officers posted in Russia.
The frigate, christened 'Tarkash' during the ceremony, belongs to the elite Talwar Class of ships, three of which namely Talwar, Trishul and Tabar are already in service with the Indian Navy. The first follow on ship, christened 'Teg' was launched on 27 Nov 09. These frigates have been constructed to suit Indian Navy's specific requirements and are highly potent platforms. Their mission in Navy spans the entire spectrum of Naval warfare, viz Air, Surface and Sub-surface. The ships are capable of operating in Blue waters, and are at the forefront of the Indian Navy task forces.
The features of the follow-on ships have been upgraded to a higher level of sophistication with the experience gained by the Navy in operation of the first three ships. 'Tarkash', which means 'Quiver', will also carry supersonic Brahmos missile system with vertical launch capability, which is an Indo-Russian joint venture. True to its name, Tarkash carries cutting edge weaponry which includes advanced Surface to Air missiles, 100 mm Caliber Guns (artillery), Close Range Guns, Torpedos, Rocket Launchers and associated Fire Control Systems. The ship will also carry one Russian built Anti-Submarine Warfare helicopter Ka-31.
The ship is powered by four powerful Gas Turbines giving it a top speed of 30 knots. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art Navigation, Communication and Electronic Warfare Equipment. It is also equipped with highly advanced Radar and Sonar systems for early detection and warning. 'Tarkash' is scheduled to join the Indian Navy in the second half of 2011, post commissioning in Russia.
pvs/akr/dk/kol/16:11 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Deora Approves Transparent Methodology for Selection of LPG Distributors through Draw Lots
New Delhi: June 24, 2010
The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Murli Deora has approved the proposal to introduce a transparent system of selection of distributors for LPG in the country through the draw of lots. This would on the pattern of selection methodology successfully introduced under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitrak(RGGLV). While approving the proposal Shri Deora has observed that this change would take care of allegations of malafide activity in selection. This would also expedite the process of establishing distributorships as in the present system a number of complaints are received against the successful candidates leading to delays in commissioning. The change in the procedure would help achieve faster progress in Government's endeavour to expand reach of LPG to uncovered areas.
Under the present system the eligible applicants are selected through documents and interviews which has been not the present selection system implemented by the officers of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) leads to a large number of complaints as well as litigations. A number of distributorships remains pending as the large number of unsuccessful candidates raise issues on the candidature of successful applicants.
The Minister has directed that a short list of the applicants be drawn up of candidates who fulfil minimum requirements as per the procedure of selection. The draw of lot would be held in presence of the representatives of public authorities. The process will also be video-graphed. It may be recalled that Shri Deora had last year approved Vision 2015 for augmenting petroleum products marketing infrastructure under which the LPG network is targeted to cover 75% of the population by 2015. The present LPG coverage extends to about 55% of the country's population. The necessary guidelines would be issued by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to the Oil Marketing Companies soon.
rcj/ls/dk/kol/16:12 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Condoles the Death of Shri Digvijay Singh
New Delhi: June 24, 2010
The Vice President of India Shri M.Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the death of Shri Digvijay Singh, former Union Minister and Member of Parliament. In his message, he has said that Shri Singh served the people with distinction during his many years in public life and always worked for the upliftment of poor and the downtrodden and earned the respect and admiration of the people for his dedication, sense of public service, innate simplicity and honesty.
Following is the text of the Vice President's condolence message :
"I am deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of Shri Digvijay Singh, former Union Minister and Member of Parliament.
Shri Digvijay Singh had a significant record of service to the country and especially to the state of Bihar. He served the people with distinction during his many years in public life and always worked for the upliftment of poor and the downtrodden and earned the respect and admiration of the people for his dedication, sense of public service, innate simplicity and honesty. His services to the country shall always be remembered.
My wife joins me in sending our heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and the wide circle of his admirers and friends and pray the Almighty to give them strength to withstand this loss."
sk/as/dk/kol/16:12 hrs.
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