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Ahead of Diwali, Mumbai police ban use and sale of sky lanterns

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Mumbai police have banned sky lanterns from October 23 to November 21 as a safety measure ahead of Diwali. The police cited past incidents where sky lanterns caused fires and damage. Violators will face action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This decision aims to protect lives and public property.

King Phalo airport again hit by flight disruptions

Engineeringnews.co.za 

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that adverse weather had caused “significant” disruption to flights at King Phalo Airport (KPA), in East London. The weather problem was exacerbated, stated ACSA, by Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) procedures having lapsed. The airports company assured that it was coordinating with ATNS to deal with the procedural lapses and promptly restore normal flight operations.

HEC, the mother of all industries, on death bed for three decades

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Ranchi’s Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) has struggled for decades, unable to pay its 1,300 employees for over two years. Despite having substantial work orders, it lacks working capital. Modernization was suggested, but government revival plans lag. Rumors persist that the Centre favors private firms for lucrative contracts over reviving HEC.

Unbeaten Brandon Bethell goes for five in a row

Express & Star 

It has been a pretty flawless first year in the paid ranks for Brandon Bethell, and he will be hoping to make it a fantastic five wins from five at the Astoria in Wolverhampton on Friday.