Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :May 28, 2016

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada    Dated :May 28, 2016

Past 24 Hours Weather Data Maximum Temp(oC) (Recorded. on 28/05/16) 32.7 Departure from Normal(oC) -5 Minimum Temp (oC) (Recorded. on 28/05/16) 29.6 Departure from Normal(oC) 2 24 Hours Rainfall (mm) (Recorded from 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of today) NIL Todays Sunset (IST) 18:30 Tommorows Sunrise (IST) 05:27 Moonset (IST) 10:52 Moonrise (IST) 23:48

7 Day's Forecast Date Min Temp Max Temp Weather 28-May 29.0 36.0 Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 29-May 29.0 38.0 Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 30-May 29.0 39.0 Generally cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 31-May 28.0 39.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 01-Jun 28.0 40.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 02-Jun 28.0 40.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm 03-Jun 28.0 40.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm

 

Swimming pools - water quality

Summary

• People swimming in the pool are the main source of contamination.
• The keys to maintaining water quality in your swimming pool include filtration, chlorination, pH level, total alkalinity (TA) and calcium hardness.
• Check your pH and chlorine levels daily – preferably, these tests should be done before the first swim of the day to make sure the water quality hasn't altered overnight.

On this page:

1. Sources of contamination in swimming pools
2. Swimming pool maintenance
3. Swimming pool filtration
4. Chlorination for swimming pools
5. pH level in swimming pool water
6. Total alkalinity and swimming pools
7. Calcium hardness in swimming pool water
8. Solving common swimming pool problems
9. Safety suggestions for pool chemicals
10. Things to remember

If it is not properly maintained, the water in your domestic swimming pool may contain a range of germs, including bacteria and viruses. Some germs can cause health problems, such as ear, nose and throat infections.

You should check your swimming pool regularly to make sure that the water is safe for swimming. A simple way to do this is to look into the pool each day and check:

• Is the water clear?
• Can you see to the bottom of the pool?
• Does the water look any different to how it looked the day before?

Any changes, such as cloudiness, mean you should test the water and take steps to improve water quality before anyone goes swimming.

Sources of contamination in swimming pools

Potential sources of microbes in your pool may include:

• People swimming in the pool – this is the main source of microbes.
• Animals, such as dogs – some pets like to paddle in the pool on hot days.
• Dead wildlife – for example, frogs, lizards or insects may occasionally drown in your pool.
• Debris from around the property, such as leaves, grass and dust.

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Swimming pool maintenance

The five keys to maintaining water quality in your swimming pool include:

• filtration
• chlorination
• pH level
• total alkalinity (TA)
• calcium hardness.

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Swimming pool filtration

The water in your pool is pumped through a filter to remove debris and particles. How long you need to run the filter depends on the size of your swimming pool and the horsepower of your pool pump. If you are unsure, check with the manufacturer or consult with a pool maintenance professional.

Most pool filtration systems are not able to filter all the water in the pool. Chlorination is a common and effective treatment often used alongside filtration to inactivate microbes that may be present in the pool water. The best maintained pools rely on multiple treatment barriers.

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Chlorination for swimming pools

Chlorine is a chemical that disinfects the water and helps to remove debris. You should use a chlorine stabiliser to extend the chlorine's half-life. Generally, the longer your filtration cycle, the less chlorine you will need. Similarly, the more chlorine you use, the shorter your required filtration cycle.

Remember that your chlorine requirements will be affected by a range of factors, including your pump and filter system, water temperature, water level, amount of debris and the number of swimmers in your pool.

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pH level in swimming pool water

The pH level indicates how acidic or alkaline the water is at any given time. A pH level of 7 means that water is neutral; above 7 means the water is alkaline, while below 7 indicates acidity. Aim for a pH level of between 7 and 7.6. If the water pH is higher than 8, anyone who swims in the pool is at risk of skin rashes, while a pH of lower than 7 can sting swimmers' eyes.

Some of the many factors that can affect your pool's pH level include heavy rain, the number of swimmers in the pool and chemicals. Remember to regularly check the pH level.

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Total alkalinity and swimming pools

Total alkalinity means the sum of all alkaline chemicals in your water. If the total alkalinity is too low, the pH balance can become unstable. Concrete and painted pool surfaces will also deteriorate over time. The total alkalinity and pH are interconnected. For example, raising the total alkalinity could also raise the pH. Make sure you don't disrupt your pool's pH when adjusting the total alkalinity and vice versa.

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Calcium hardness in swimming pool water

Calcium hardness refers to the amount of the mineral calcium dissolved in your water. Low calcium levels will deteriorate pool surfaces, while high calcium levels will leave a 'scum' or scale on surfaces and equipment.

Consult a pool professional for information on how to maintain good water quality in your swimming pool. Ways to maintain pool water quality may include:

• checking pH and chlorine levels daily. Preferably before the first swim of the day to make sure the water quality hasn't altered overnight.
• checking the pH and chlorine twice daily in very hot weather.
• monitoring chlorine levels in heated pools which need more chlorine than non-heated pools.
• brushing and vacuuming your pool on a regular basis.
• regularly checking the pump, skimmer boxes and other pool equipment, and repair or replace parts as necessary.

Solving common swimming pool problems

Your pool maintenance specialist or pool chemical supplier can provide advice about other common problems, which may include algae, faeces or a chlorine smell in your pool.

Algae in swimming pools

Algae are single-celled organisms that grow quickly in the right conditions and can turn the water in your swimming pool green within a few hours. Chlorine will help prevent growth of algae. Treatment to remove algae includes lowering the pH level of pool water by adding pool acid and, later, adding a copper treatment to the water to kill the spores.

You can use a brush and garden hose to remove algae from pool surfaces. The next day, vacuum the settled algae from the floor of your pool - don't try to remove it by running the filter. Make sure you check the TA, pH and calcium hardness before you allow anyone to swim.

Faeces in swimming pools

Young children can occasionally have a faecal accident while swimming. Get everyone to vacate the pool and remove as much of the faeces as possible using a fine mesh scoop. If your pool is small, you might consider draining and cleaning it. Otherwise, add a concentrated (10 mg/L) dose of chlorine to the pool and don’t allow anyone to re-enter the pool for at least half an hour.

Make sure you check the chlorine levels have dropped back to regular levels before anyone re-enters the swimming pool.

Strong chlorine smell in swimming pools

A strong chlorine smell can affect the eyes, nose and skin. Contrary to popular belief, it's too little chlorine that causes the smell, not too much. Too little chlorine permits chloramine compounds to form. It is these compounds that have the strong smell and that cause the irritation. If your pool smells strongly, check the chlorine level as you may need to add more chlorine.

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Safety suggestions for pool chemicals

Pool chemicals can be dangerous if not handled properly. Suggestions include:

• Keep pool chemicals away from other chemicals and locked up in a cool, dry place.
• Do not store pool chemicals near other chemicals or flammables, including petrol, detergents or alcohol.
• Always use chemicals strictly as instructed.
• Never combine chemicals together – for example, mixing different types of chlorine together (such as granular and liquid) can cause an explosion.
• To avoid splashing the chemicals, always add the chemicals to water and not the other way around.
• Don't add the water to the chemicals.
• If you are splashed, rinse contaminated clothing straight away and wash your skin thoroughly in plenty of water.

Things to remember

• People swimming in the pool are the main source of contamination.
• The keys to maintaining water quality in your swimming pool include filtration, chlorination, pH level, total alkalinity (TA) and calcium hardness.
• Check your pH and chlorine levels daily – preferably, these tests should be done before the first swim of the day to make sure the water quality hasn't altered overnight.

Italian company Saipem awarded fertiliser technology contract after change in parameters

Raghav Ohri, ET Bureau May 2, 2016, 12.47AM IST

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(Saipem is the current avatar…)

NEW DELHI: Another Italian company, another deal with Indian government entities, again a strong suggestion that not everything's above board - but the contract between Saipem and Engineers India Ltd (EIL)/National Fertilizer Ltd (NFL) has a twist.
Saipem is the current avatar of Snamprogetti, the Italian company made infamous in India by Ottavio Quattrocchi, who was its influential India representative.

Q's company's current corporate form and its former affiliate Denmark's Haldor Topsoe were selected by EIL and NFL for supplying urea technology and manufacturing ammonia, respectively. But the selection raises questions — investigations by ET based on documents indicate that parameters for selection were changed.

Further, the fact that Saipem has had several charges of corruption leveled against it in Italy, Brazil, Nigeria and Algeria doesn't seem to have impacted the Indian PSUs' decision. ET contacted Saipem, Haldor, EIL and NFL for this story.
In 2010, UPA II decided to revive the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (RFCL) unit in the then undivided Andhra Pradesh (now in Telengana) for the production of urea and ammonia. EIL and NFL were tasked with developing a revival plan. EIL took on the role of project management consultant for the Rs 5,200-crore project.
A year later EIL floated "early bids for urea and ammonia technologies" - bids inviting technology proposals, the first stage. Then, in 2012, "formal bids" were invited by EIL for technology selection, the second stage.
KBR of US and Haldor Topsoe of Denmark applied for ammonia production technology while Saipem and Stamicarbon of Italy applied to supply urea technology.
However, the project, as documents reviewed by ET show, faced the constraint of India's patchy supply of natural gas. But, and highly unusually, the price offers were opened only in May 2015, three years after bids were invited. Six months is the average period normally between submission and finalisation of bids.
Documents show there was no official concern about whether the long gap had made differences to the technology landscape, produced more potential applicants as well as the financial difficulties being faced by Saipem in the three years leading up to 2015.
Also, some critical parameters were changed for the project in 2015 as a consequence of the opening of bids in 2013, the third stage. Unpriced commercial and technical bids were opened in 2013 whereas priced bids were opened in May 2015.
ET's study of relevant documents show some of the parameters altered were those for emission norms, product quality, scheme of liabilities and the delivery schedule. ET has reviewed all documents that show parameters were changed at the third stage.
For instance, the emission norms for ammonia for the urea unit were changed from a set figure to a 'licensor to specify' category, meaning the bidder was made free to fix the emission norms. Also, EIL had signed an integrity pact with bidders, which required the latter to share all information about corruption investigations, if any, with those awarding projects.
Saipem told ET it had "provided RFCL with all the details concerning legal proceedings involving the company, which are fully explained in Saipem annual reports". But EIL and NFL, driving the project, told ET they had not received such information from Saipem. They also said there were no efforts on their part to determine whether Saipem was under a cloud.

Saipem's involvement in graft cases was not hard to find. The Algerian case saw a Saipem senior executive being imprisoned and both Saipem and its Italian corporate parent, ENI, were indicted for corruption, tax and accounting fraud. Action by US and Italian authorities has seen penalties of millions of dollars being levied and paid. Notwithstanding this record, Saipem was selected for the project.
Saipem told ET there have been "amendments" about "technical and commercial topics". Saipem also said it and RFCL "have been constantly discussing..." but that these discussions are "confidential information between Saipem and the client". Saipem also told ET, when asked, that its share price had sharply fallen in the past few years.
Haldor Topsoe told ET, "...unfortunately, we cannot comment on your questions. Most of them refer to the business of other companies, who can best answer the questions themselves. Other questions relate to contract negotiations, which we do not comment on by principle".
NFL and EIL, responding to questions on changes in parameters after the bid documents were opened, referred to the fact that there were no changes in conditions between the first two stages. The parameters were changed in the third stage.
ET sent mails and messages on March 12, 24 and again on April 23 to Anant Kumar, minister of chemicals and fertilizers, and Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of state for petroleum and natural gas, all of which went unanswered.

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :May 27, 2016

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada    Dated :May 27, 2016

Past 24 Hours Weather Data Maximum Temp(oC) (Recorded. on 27/05/16) 40.8 Departure from Normal(oC) 3 Minimum Temp (oC) (Recorded. on 27/05/16) 27.8 Departure from Normal(oC) 0 24 Hours Rainfall (mm) (Recorded from 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of today) 1.6 Todays Sunset (IST) 18:29 Tommorows Sunrise (IST) 05:27 Moonset (IST) 09:57 Moonrise (IST) 23:01

7 Day's Forecast Date Min Temp Max Temp Weather 27-May 28.0 41.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 28-May 28.0 41.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 29-May 28.0 42.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 30-May 27.0 42.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 31-May 27.0 42.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 01-Jun 28.0 42.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm 02-Jun 28.0 42.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm

‘Focus Over the Next Three Years will be on Compliance of Laws’: Javadekar

Ministry of Environment and Forests23-May, 2016 18:18 IST

‘Focus Over the Next Three Years will be on Compliance of Laws’: Javadekar

The Government has said that its focus over the next three years will be on compliance of rules and laws.   Addressing a press conference here today on the new initiatives and efforts of the Government over the last two years, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar, said that the highlights of the initiatives include – increase in forest cover, better pollution monitoring and control, 2000 approvals unlocking Rs. 10 lakh crore of investment and a job potential of 10 lakh, reducing project approval period from 600 to 190 days through standardization, decentralization, transparent processes and policy decisions and protecting India’s interest at COP 21 in Paris. 

Emphasising the Government’s forest initiatives, Shri Javadekar said that the policy for incentivizing tree cover outside forest, corridor protection, water and fodder augmentation in Protected Areas (PAs) and new schemes like urban forest and School Nursery are some of the efforts to increase forest cover.  He said that the forest cover is about 21 per cent, but the target is 33 per cent, which will be possible only by increasing the tree cover outside forest area.  The Minister said that special efforts are being made to avoid animal-human conflict.   The filing of 6 patents by Institutes of Forest Research, 655 new flora discoveries and 115 new fauna discoveries were some of the other major initiatives on forest, Shri Javadekar added. 

Recounting some of the initiatives on pollution, the Environment Minister underlined the adoption of a scientific formula to review Comprehensive Environment Pollution Index (CEPI) and re-categorisation of industries on the basis of pollution load.   He said that his Ministry is promoting Ease of Doing Responsible Business.  The Minister also pointed to the revamping of Waste Management Rules as another major initiative. 

Highlighting the coastal initiatives, Shri Javadekar said that mangroves have increased by 100 sq km and detailed high-resolution coastal map and High Tide Line (HTL) drawn with high-resolution technology and low-flying survey are some of the efforts made by the government.

He underlined the proactive and constructive leadership role played by India at COP 21 and in particular, pointed to the creation of an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes.

The Minister said that our mandate is to maintain balance and protect the five elements that comprise the Universe.   He also made a reference to the active public participation in activities organized by the Ministry, such as ‘Chintan Shivir’ and people visiting Climate Express in large numbers.

An 11-minute film on the new initiatives and efforts of the Ministry was also screened on the occasion.

New Initiatives

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GMR to invest 471 cr for LNG terminal at Kakinada

GMR envisages setting up an LNG terminal at Kakinada sea port in AP worth Rs.471 crore.

 

GMR to invest 471 cr for LNG terminal at Kakinada

GMR envisages setting up an LNG terminal at Kakinada sea port in AP worth Rs.471 crore.

The Dollar Business Bureau
GMR, a major player in the infrastructure sector on Sunday, announced its plans to build a liquefied natural gas terminal at Kakinada sea port in Andhra Pradesh. The project could be worth Rs.471 crore.
The minutes of the meeting released by the EAC (Expert Appraisal Committee acting under the Ministry of Environment and Forests) says, “the project envisages a start-up capacity of 1.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) which comprises of captive use by GMR Energy Limited to the tune of 0.85 MTPA, with the balance for domestic piped and non-piped users within a radius of 450km.”
According to the release, the facility has:  all the necessary services or equipments for ship mooring and berthing, liquefied natural gas unloading arms with all their safety measures, necessary provisions for storage and transportation, onshore insulated cryogenic pipeline, LNG regasification facility and also a pipeline to connect to the existing gas grid for distribution.
While promoting its project, GMR said, “a regasification plant will also be installed at berth no.7 with the cost of the project being, Rs 471 crore. Besides the project would have a power requirement of 8MW and the famous Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located 1.5 km south of the project.” The EAC insisted that the company carry out a public hearing while laying down other conditions.
The EAC delayed its decision to get an Environmental  and CRZ clearance in case of proposed planned greenfield facility for importing 5MMTPA LNG Floating Storage Unit (FSU) and handling facility within Nellore, Krishnapatnam Port Ltd, and Andhra Pradesh by LNG Bharat Pvt Ltd,  but mentioned that the project proponent may submit all the necessary documents to the Andhra Pradesh Coastal Zone Management Authority as required by them.

Shri K.S.Raju Chairman The Nagarjuna Group(Prime Business Destinations Forum, 29-30 June, 2016, Bad-Ems, Germany)

Shri K.S.Raju
Chairman

The Nagarjuna Group
 








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I`m writing you to let you know that The Nagarjuna Group has been nominated for the Prestigious International award. The best representatives of regional business, culture and science will be honored at the ceremony. More details can be found in the attachments.
The Forum and ceremony has limited participation, so please contact me for your accreditation in the event and award procedure before May, 30.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,

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International Relations Manager
Europe Business Assembly
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FATIGUE CHECKLIST

This checklist provides guidance to assist in identifying risks of fatigue but is not an exhaustive list of risk factors. If the answer is yes to any of the questions, fatigue risks may need to be further assessed and control measures implemented.

Mental and physical work demands
Does anyone carry out work for long periods which is physically demanding? (for example, tasks which are especially tiring and repetitive such as bricklaying, process work, moving bags of cement, felling trees)	Yes/No
Does anyone carry out work for long periods which is mentally demanding? (for example, work requiring vigilance, work requiring continuous concentration and minimal stimulation, work performed under pressure, work to tight deadlines, emergency call outs, interacting/dealing with the public)	Yes/No
Work scheduling and planning
Does anyone consistently work or travel between midnight and 6am?	Yes/No
Does the work schedule prevent workers having at least one full day off per week?	Yes/No
Does the roster make it difficult for workers to consistently have at least two consecutive nights sleep per week?	Yes/No
Do work practices include on-call work, call-backs or sleepovers?	Yes/No
Does the roster differ from the hours actually worked?	Yes/No
Does the work roster include rotating shifts?	Yes/No
Does anyone have to travel more than one hour to get to their job?	Yes/No
Work Time
Does anyone work in excess of 12 hours regularly (including overtime)?	Yes/No
Does anyone have less than 10 hours break between each shift? (for example, split shifts, quick shift changeovers)	Yes/No
Is work performed at low body clock times (between 2 am and 6 am)?	Yes/No
Environmental conditions
Is work carried out in harsh or uncomfortable conditions? (for example, hot, humid or cold temperatures)	Yes/No
Does anyone work with plant or machinery that vibrates?	Yes/No
Is anyone working with hazardous chemicals?	Yes/No
Is anyone consistently exposed to loud noise?	Yes/No
Non-work factors
Are workers arriving at work fatigued?	Yes/No

3 feared killed in massive chemical factory blast near Mumbai

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The Hindu

Photo shows the aftermath of the explosion in the chemical factory in Dombivli. Photo: Levin Raju

Explosion shatters glasses of houses and establishments as far as two kilometres away

 

In a massive explosion at a chemical factory in Dombivali on Thursday afternoon, three people are feared killed. According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred in a boiler room of the Acharya Chemicals factory in the MIDC area in Dombivali (east).

"We have learned about three workers dying in the incident but are further confirming this. Fire tenders, water tankers and ambulances are currently at the spot," said Joint Commissioner of Police Ashutosh Dumbare, Thane police.

Local residents said the explosion shattered window glasses of houses and establishments as far as two kilometres from the factory.

"My sister stays three minutes away from the factory. Every window in her house has been reduced to powdered glass. People are scared and confused. There is chaos everywhere," said Raju Nalawade, a resident of a nearby locality, Milaap Nagar.

Locals said fire was still raging inside the factory. Over 50 workers and four among them are seriously injured. They have been taken to the municipal hospital in Dombivali.

People are believed to be trapped inside. “It felt like an earthquake in the beginning but people realized it was an explosion. There is a lot of smoke everywhere,” said a local resident. The adjacent buildings too have been damaged and there was debris all over. Cars parked nearby were also damaged.

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada Dated :May 26, 2016

Local Weather Report and Forecast For: Kakinada    Dated :May 26, 2016

Past 24 Hours Weather Data Maximum Temp(oC) (Recorded on 25/05/16) 43.7 Departure from Normal(oC) 6 Minimum Temp (oC) (Recorded. on 26/05/16) 29.4 Departure from Normal(oC) 1 24 Hours Rainfall (mm) (Recorded from 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of today) NIL Todays Sunset (IST) 18:29 Tommorows Sunrise (IST) 05:27 Moonset (IST) 09:04 Moonrise (IST) 22:14

7 Day's Forecast Date Min Temp Max Temp Weather 26-May 29.0 45.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 27-May 30.0 45.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 28-May 30.0 44.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 29-May 30.0 44.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 30-May 29.0 44.0 Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm 31-May 29.0 43.0 Partly cloudy sky with Thundery development 01-Jun 29.0 43.0 Partly cloudy sky with Thundery development