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19 Jan

BEL showcases capabilities at Defence Industry Development Meet; honours its outstanding vendors

Chennai: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) displayed its solidarity with the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and intent to partner with the private industry to achieve the goal of self-reliance by participating in the two-day Defence Industry Development Meet, which was inaugurated by Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai yesterday, January 18, 2018. Mr Edappadi K Palaniswami, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, State Government, Services, Chairman, OFB, CMDs of DPSUs, senior executives of DPSUs/OFB and private industries were present at the inaugural. BEL also showcased its…

16 May

BEL denies the report on EVM Hackathon by Botswana Election Commission

Bengaluru: With reference to the news story published on web portal(s) stating there in that a team of Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) would be participating in demonstration cum Hackathon of EVMs being organised by Botswana Election Commission on 18th of this month, BEL states that this news story is completely baseless and false. BEL categorically states that it has not sold any EVMs or VVPATs to Botswana Election Commission. Botswana Election commission has invited team of BEL to show only the functionality of EVMs and VVPATs designed to meet the specific requirements of Botswana Government. These EVMs and VVPATs are different…

19 Dec

PM awards HAL for national apprenticeship programme

Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday awarded HAL with a cheque of over Rs 82 lakh for providing training to apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), an official said. Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) T. Suvarna Raju received the cheque of Rs 82,19,368 on behalf of his company for playing a constructive role under the NAPS at the 'Kaushal Mahotsava' programme organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, was also present on the occasion. "As per the scheme, 25 per…