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India Coronavirus Dispatch: Those already infected may still need shots

How was the nationwide dry run carried out, the next steps in the vaccine roll-out, findings from a large-scale UK study on the new variant, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Those already infected may still need shots
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 2:38 PM IST

Ship recycling at Alang Sosiya: NGT asks project proponent to ensure process is environment friendly

National Green Tribunal has refused to interfere in the grant of Environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone Clearance by the Environment Ministry for upgrade of existing ship recycling yard at Alang

Ship recycling at Alang Sosiya: NGT asks project proponent to ensure process is environment friendly
Updated On : 28 Nov 2020 | 10:44 PM IST

Covid-hit Alang ship-recycling hub eyes old vehicle scrappage opportunity

The Indian ship recycling industry is also facing competition from Bangladesh and Pakistan which are offering more competitive prices for vessels as well as enjoying better domestic steel prices

Covid-hit Alang ship-recycling hub eyes old vehicle scrappage opportunity
Updated On : 27 Aug 2020 | 7:38 PM IST

Alang ship-breakers, once reviled for pollution, see dollars in green image

Alang-Sosiya is enjoying a rebirth after extended controversy over alleged disregard for environmental norms

Alang ship-breakers, once reviled for pollution, see dollars in green image
Updated On : 11 Nov 2017 | 10:47 PM IST

Alang ship breaking activity shrinks almost 50% in Q4 of FY17

Rising competition from Pakistan and Bangladesh has led to ship breaking activity at Alang in Gujarat fall by almost 50 per cent during 4th quarter of financial year 2016-17. Only 64 ships have been arrived for breaking during January to March 2017 as against 120 ships in corresponding period in 2016. According to ship breakers, both the countries are offering higher prices of ships in international market as these countries are depending on recycled steel to fulfill their steel needs. About 40 per cent of their requirement comes from recycled steel while in India use of recycled steel is just 3 per cent. India is offering $ 370-380 per tonne while Pakistan and Bangladesh are paying $10-15 higher. "Overall ship availability for breaking has gone down in past few months and at this time both Pakistan and Bangladesh are offering more price than India. Share of recycled steel in overall 90 million tonnes steel market in India is mere 3 per cent while in Pakistan and Bangladesh the same ..

Alang ship breaking activity shrinks almost 50% in Q4 of FY17
Updated On : 16 Apr 2017 | 3:14 PM IST