The Ulsoor Bazaar post office in Bengaluru is on the edge of making history by becoming India’s first post office to be constructed using 3D printing technology. Three-dimensional printing, or additive manufacturing as it’s also known, has been making waves in the construction industry with its transformative capabilities.
Revolutionizing Construction with 3D Printing
3D printing enables the creation of intricate, custom designs through computer-aided design (CAD) software. It can manufacture parts and structures, upscaling to entire buildings. One of the significant advantages of using 3D printing in construction is a potential decrease in construction time and costs, attributable to reducing the need for extensive formwork, scaffolding, and labor. The result is a streamlined construction process with substantial savings. Furthermore, 3D printed structures tend to be lighter, more durable, and environmentally friendlier. There are, however, challenges such as a limited printer size, leading to difficulties in constructing bigger buildings and a narrow range of materials available for 3D printing affecting the diversity of structures that can be created.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Pleads for Approval Time Frame for Bills
Recently, the Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution urging the central government and the President to establish a timeframe within which governors can give their assent to bills passed by the House. This decision came about due to recent remarks by the Governor declaring any withheld bill as “dead.” The Constitution mandates that the Governor cannot reject an assembly-sent bill, but he may redirect the bill back to the government with his observations or objections. If the assembly revalidates it, he would then either consent or forward it for Presidential consideration. A bill undergoes the withholding process when approval is pending, which the Supreme Court clarified as equivalent to the bill being dead. However, the Constitution does not indicate any specific time limit for the Governor’s bill approvals.
Innovative Waste-to-Energy Plant in Hyderabad
The Bowenpally Vegetable Market in Hyderabad has introduced a groundbreaking waste management system, transforming approximately 10 tons of everyday waste into bioelectricity, biogas, and bio-manure through a novel waste-to-energy plant. Unsold and rotten vegetables are shredded, converted into pulp, and then put through anaerobic digesters to produce biogas. The gas is subsequently stored and used for cooking and powering the market facilities. In addition, the process also generates bio-manure as a by-product. This innovative arrangement addresses the waste management issue while contributing significantly to sustainable development.
Ramakrishna Math Celebrates 125th Anniversary
In honour of the Ramakrishna Math institution’s service in Chennai, the Indian Prime Minister paid a visit to the Vivekananda House during their 125th-anniversary celebrations. Ramakrishna Math is a global, non-political, non-sectarian spiritual organization that has been actively involved in numerous humanitarian and social service activities for over a century. Guided by the principles of renunciation and service, Math assists millions of individuals globally irrespective of their caste, religion, or race. Ramakrishna Math was founded by Sri Ramakrishna, a revered saint from Bengal who championed the oneness of all religions and emphasized multiple paths to salvation. Sri Ramakrishna’s teachings form the basis of the Ramakrishna Movement with his influential disciple Swami Vivekananda widely regarded as one of the main architects of the modern world.
