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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Homes England acquires MoD barracks site to deliver 1,300 new homes
The UK Government's housing and regeneration agency, Homes England, has bought land at Ripon Barracks, which is set for closure, from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), paving the way for the development of 1,300 new homes. The proposed residential area will offer housing and feature natural green spaces, a primary school, a community centre, and retail facilities to establish a new community. In March, the site was included in a pioneering development strategy, with a revised cross-government approach to handling MoD land, which serves as a model for expediting the construction of new houses. A 'tripartite taskforce' comprising the MoD, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and HM Treasury is currently working on implementing further planning reforms. The collaborative efforts of Homes England, the MoD, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and the Army Basing and Infrastructure Directorate have been instrumental in utilising the trailblazer approach to unlock the potential of this publicly owned site for housing. The sale is part of the MoD's Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) portfolio, which focuses on upgrading essential military infrastructure and divesting sites that are surplus to the MoD's requirements. North Yorkshire council has granted planning permission for the new homes, which will be constructed in stages. The initial phase will commence at the now-empty Deverell Barracks site to deliver the first 150 homes. Subsequent development will occur at Claro Barracks, Laver Banks, and the former Engineering Park following the Royal Engineers' relocation to Marne Barracks in Catterick. As the master developer for the project, Homes England will oversee the creation of vital infrastructure required for construction, including site-wide drainage, road networks, and other foundational works. Additionally, the design of the new community will pay homage to the site's military heritage through thoughtful design, landscaping, and interpretive features. Core design principles will ensure the preservation and integration of the site's historical elements, such as the linear parade ground layout and the original footpath network. Homes England CEO Eamonn Boylan said: 'This milestone achievement is the result of government bodies uniting to drive forward this government's mission of building 1.5 million homes this parliament. By combining the MoD's land assets with Homes England's planning and development expertise, we've unlocked a site with a historic past which we're determined will shape the development's future.' DIO major disposals deputy head Robert Smith said: 'This is an important milestone in bringing forward Ripon Barracks for redevelopment and is testament to the strong collaboration between all partners involved. Ripon Barracks has a rich history, and this is an excellent example of how sites that are no longer needed by the military can be unlocked to bring real benefits to the local community.' In line with government reforms announced last month to boost the construction of thousands of homes, Homes England plans to release more of its land exclusively to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) builders. "Homes England acquires MoD barracks site to deliver 1,300 new homes" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Israel-Iran war: Did Iran get deadly Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles from Pakistan or China? Experts make big claim, say Iran's hypersonic technology is…
Iran's Fattah-1 hypersonic missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 15. (15 times the speed of sound). Israel-Iran war: Iran has fired more than 400 missiles at Israel in 12 waves of retaliatory strikes since Israel-Iran war erupted last week, and interestingly, the quality of Iranian missiles launched towards the Jewish state has improved with each wave, with the latest strikes consisting of the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile, and the Sejjil-2 solid-fueled two-stage ballistic missiles. Did Pakistan or China provide Iran with the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile? Notably, soon after Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missiles struck Israel, rumors began circulating on social media that Tehran may have acquired the advanced missile from one of its allies, China, Pakistan, Russia, or even Pakistan. However, defense experts have shut down these rumors, stating that Iran's hypersonic technology is completely indigenous, and there is no evidence that the Fattah-1 missile was 'obtained' from any foreign country. They said that the Fattah-1 is a domestically-developed hypersonic missile system, designed and manufactured by Iran's state-owned Defense Industries Organization (DIO), as part of its missile research and development program. The DIO works under the IRGC Aerospace Force, the IRGC's aerial unit. Why many believed Iran's Fattah-1 missile was 'acquired' from Pakistan? The rumor stems from similar-sounding weapons systems of Pakistan and Iran, that share somewhat similar names but are completely different platforms. The Iranian Fattah-1 is a state-of-the-art hypersonic missile system, while Pakistan has Fatah-1, a rocket artillery system designed for short-range bombardment. Though the names sound same, both are completely different military technologies, with vastly different purposes, range, and capability. Additionally, Pakistan has not developed any hypersonic technology so far, with Iran being only the fourth nation after India, China, and Russia, to develop the capability. A few experts believe that Iran may received technical know-how or indirect help from China or North Korea, but there is no concrete for the claim. How powerful is Iran's Fattah-I hypersonic missile? The Fattah-I, a precision-guided, two-stage hypersonic ballistic missile, is the most advanced missile fired by Iran so far. The Fattah missile is powered by solid fuel, and has a movable nozzle for advanced maneuverability. The hypersonic missile, first unveiled by Iran in 2023, has a range of 1,400 km, and is capable of operating inside and beyond the Earth's atmosphere, reaching speeds of up to Mach 15, according to reports. Hypersonic missiles are much more difficult for air defenses to intercept, because of their ability to maneuver mid-flight while flying over Mach 5 speeds. According to the IRGC, almost all of its ballistic missiles briefly reach hypersonic speed when they dive toward a target. As per reports, the Fattah-1 missile is activated using a spherical propellant and can change course in all directions during flight, making detection and interception almost impossible. Iran is only the fourth country after India, China, and Russia to have successfully produced a hypersonic missile.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Prakasam collector releases‘Stop Diarrhoea' campaign poster
Ongole: Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya unveiled a wall poster related to the 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign, which aims to raise awareness about diarrheal diseases and their prevention among children under five years of age, at the Spandana Hall in the Collectorate here on Monday. Speaking at the programme, the collector explained that diarrhoea is defined as loose, watery stools occurring three or more times in a single day among infants. She highlighted that children suffering from diarrheal diseases often experience symptoms including inability to breastfeed or reduced feeding, vomiting after every meal, frequent watery stools leading to dehydration, unconsciousness, and rapid breathing. She emphasised that diarrheal diseases can be prevented through several measures, including timely vaccination with rotavirus and measles vaccines for all children under five years, exclusive breastfeeding, providing supplementary nutritious food, administering Vitamin A syrup, and maintaining proper hand hygiene by washing hands with soap before meals and after using toilets. For children already affected by diarrhoea, the collector recommended the use of ORS solution and zinc tablets under medical supervision for children under five years of age as effective treatment measures. District Medical and Health Officer Dr Venkateswara Rao announced that all necessary medicines and saline for diarrhoea prevention are being made available at every urban and primary health centre. He mentioned the establishment of ORS and zinc corners at these facilities and directed that one ORS packet should be supplied to every household with children under five years. The DMHO instructed medical officers to conduct awareness camps on diarrhoea prevention in collaboration with all line departments within their health centre jurisdictions to prevent child mortality due to diarrheal diseases. He also mandated daily reporting of diarrhoea-related cases to the DIO email. The programme was attended by Joint Collector R Gopala Krishna, DRO Chinna Obulesu, Special Deputy Collectors Varakumar, Sridhar, Johnson, and other officials.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Collector urges people to strive for TB-free society
Eluru: District Collector K Vetriselvi has called upon people to strive for a tuberculosis-free society. She unveiled awareness posters and pamphlets on tuberculosis eradication as part of the intensified TB Mukt Bharat campaign at the Collectorate here on Friday. Speaking on this occasion, she said that the Central and State governments are taking special steps to prevent tuberculosis. Under the TB Poshan Abhiyan, tests will be conducted for tuberculosis patients and medicines will be provided free of cost. Those with symptoms should get tested at the nearest health centres and take medicines. Under the Prime Minister's TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, anyone can adopt a TB patient and register as a Nikshay Mitra. For this, they can contact the Ni-Kshay Sampark helpline 1800-11-6666 toll-free. TB should be defeated not only through treatment but also through prevention. The Collector suggested officials strive for removing misconceptions about this disease and proper precautions should be taken. She said that in the current situation where technology has developed, the diagnosis of this disease has become easier. By identifying every case, this disease can be completely eradicated. Cough alone is not a sign of TB. If anyone experiences symptoms such as a sudden change in physical health, a cough with sputum, blood in the sputum, fever, chest pain, fatigue, nausea, or hives or swelling in any part of the body, they should contact the nearest health care provider, she said. DMHO Dr R Malini, DIO Dr Nageswara Rao and others participated in the programme.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Intermediate supplementary exams to be conducted in an orderly manner: DRO Ramu Naik
Nandyal: District Revenue Officer (DRO) D Ramu Naik has instructed officials to ensure the smooth and systematic conduct of the Intermediate First- and Second-Year Supplementary Examinations. A review meeting regarding the arrangements for the examinations was held on Friday at the DRO Chamber in the Collectorate. The meeting was attended by DIO Sunitha, DEC members Raman, Krishnayya, Prabhakar, and other officials from relevant departments. Speaking on the occasion, DRO Ramu Naik stated that the Intermediate Supplementary Examinations for both first and second year will be conducted from May 12 to May 20. The first-year examinations will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while the second-year examinations will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. A total of 10,779 students are set to appear for the first-year supplementary exams, with 10,192 from the General stream and 587 from the Vocational stream. For the second-year supplementary exams, 3,325 students are expected to participate, comprising 2,959 from the General stream and 366 from the Vocational stream. The examinations will be conducted across 42 centres, which include 19 Government Junior Colleges, 2 AP Model Schools, and 19 Private Unaided Junior Colleges. The DRO directed officials from the Medical Department to ensure the availability of medical kits at every examination centre, with ASHA workers and ANMs deployed as necessary. He emphasized the need for uninterrupted power supply at all exam centres during the examination period. To facilitate students traveling from rural areas, DRO Ramu Naik instructed RTC officials to arrange adequate bus services. He also ordered the closure of photocopy (xerox) centres near examination venues during exam hours to prevent malpractices. Furthermore, Section 144 will be enforced in the vicinity of examination centres to maintain law and order.
