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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Bali flights affected by volcano eruption: 5 things to know about Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews smoke and volcanic ash as seen from Kawalelo village in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, on June 17. PHOTO: REUTERS Villagers watching the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki as seen from Talibura village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, on June 17. PHOTO: AFP Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews smoke and volcanic ash as seen from Kawalelo village in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, on June 17. PHOTO: REUTERS Bali flights affected by volcano eruption: 5 things to know about Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki SINGAPORE - Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted at 5.35pm local time (6.35pm, Singapore time) on June 17 , forming an ash column exceeding 10km . It erupted again at 7.45am local time (8.45am Singapore time) on June 18. The latest eruption prompted the cancellation of dozens of flights to and from the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali on June 18. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Volcanic ash rained down on several villages around Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki and forced the evacuation of at least one village late on June 17 , the country's disaster mitigation agency said. 1. Where is Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki? Laki-Laki, which means 'man' in Indonesian, is twinned with a calmer volcano Perempuan named after the Indonesian word for 'woman'. The 1,703m twin-peaked active volcano is situated on the Indonesian island of Flores, in East Nusa Tenggara province, about 800km from Bali. It is about 1,700km away from Singapore. 2. How dangerous is Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki? The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) raised Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's eruption alerts to Level 4 , the highest level in a four-tiered system , on June 17 . The danger zone has been expanded to 8km from the crater. A check on the agency's interactive website showed that Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is currently the only volcano with a Level 4 warning alert. A Level 4 alert indicates that an eruption could spread and threaten residential areas. The alert level for another active volcano, Mount Merapi, located in Yogyakarta , is currently at Level 3, a standby alert. Warnings have been issued by ESDM on the potentiality of rain-induced lava floods, or lahars, in rivers that originate from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's peak. According to Singapore's National Environment Agency website , the volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is not expected to affect Singapore under prevailing wind conditions. Meteorological Service Singapore is monitoring the situation. Passengers looking at an electronic board displaying cancelled flights after the nearby volcano Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on June 18. PHOTO: AFP 3. How frequent does Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupt? The volcano has erupted at least four times in 2025 , with the most recent one occurring on May 19 when it spewed an ash cloud more than 1km high. On March 21, an eruption spewed ash clouds more than 8km high and caused airlines to cancel some flights from Bali. On Feb 13, the Indonesian authorities raised the volcano's alert level to its highest level, widening an exclusion zone and ordering half a dozen villages to evacuate. While some notable eruptions took place in 1921, 1935, 1970, and 1991 , the most recent eruption sequence began in late 2023, according to a statement by National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on June 17 . 4. What was the impact of its last major eruption? The most major eruption happened in early November 2024 when Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times, killing nine people and injuring dozens of others. More than 2,000 houses were damaged and 13,000 residents forced to evacuate. The disaster also destroyed seven schools and a convent. The eruption also caused the cancellation of more than 160 i nternational flights to and from Bali. 5. How many volcanoes are there in Indonesia and how many are active? Located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines along the Pacific Ocean, Indonesia is a geological hotspot for seismic activity. Both active and dormant volcanoes stretch from the western to the eastern end of the archipelago. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki stands among one of the 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, according to the Associate Press. Other active volcanoes include Mount Marapi , on the island of Sumatra, and Mount Semeru in the province of East Java, to name a few. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka hosts forum to steer state as premier manufacturing hub
Bengaluru: The Karnataka govt has lined up Rs 3,100 crore to provide dedicated water lines to industries in and around Bengaluru. Karnataka industries minister MB Patil said the project is expected to be completed in 18 months, hailing it as a game changer for industries. The govt hosted the first edition of the Uthpadana Manthana, a post-Invest Karnataka 2025 initiative designed to accelerate the state's vision of becoming India's premier manufacturing hub. The day-long conclave served as a strategic platform to engage directly with industry leaders and co-create a clear, actionable roadmap for industrial growth. The conclave brought together around 80 senior executives from nearly 60 companies across key sectors. These leaders engaged in focused discussions around six priority areas identified by the govt -- aerospace & defence (including space tech and drones), electronics and semiconductors, capital goods and robotics, auto & electric vehicles, technical and textiles, and consumer products such as FMCG, footwear, and toys. Patil said, "The broader objective of Uthpadana Manthana is aligned with the state's vision to attract Rs 7.5 lakh crore in investments and create 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDsกับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้| เปิดบัญชีวันนี้ IC Markets สมัคร Undo The govt is also focused on scaling up merchandise exports by leveraging free trade warehousing zones, export-oriented industrial parks, and faster port access." Karnataka seeks to establish itself as India's most competitive ESDM manufacturing destination by attracting OSAT/ATMP players and strengthening the component ecosystem. " Some of the industry leaders who participated in the event include Aravind Melligeri, chairman of Aequs, Niranjan Nayak, MD of Delta Electronics, Avinash Avula, country president of Applied Materials, and Harish Hanagudu, managing director of Krones. During the conclave, sector leaders presented recommendations that were consolidated into a govt action plan for the next 6–9 months. Suggestions included integrating elective courses in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing into academic curricula with a focus on hands-on learning; improving port connectivity to Mangaluru and Chennai from industrial clusters to ease exports; and streamlining customs clearance procedures to enhance ease of doing business. There was also a strong call for the development of integrated industrial townships with plug-and-play infrastructure, last-mile connectivity, and social amenities. The need to simplify approvals for environmental and operational clearances (such as consent for establishment and consent for action), create shared factory spaces for startups, and offer incentives for apprenticeship-driven companies was also emphasised.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka: Cabinet committee clears sops for three semiconductor projects
Live Events A Cabinet subcommittee chaired by chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday cleared incentives for the proposed investments of Applied Materials, Lam Research and Bharat Semi Systems The subcommittee cleared attractive incentives for the three projects, which would mark a decisive step toward making the state semiconductor powerhouse, IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge told subject came before the cabinet subcommittee as these are mega as well as pioneering projects for the state, promising a boost to the state's tech ecosystem. Only the Cabinet or its subcommittee is empowered to clear if the government wished to give incentives over and above the state's ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) Kharge said, was doubling down on its ambition to become a global semiconductor hub. Applied Materials, the minister said, will set up India's first-of-its-kind R&D Fab—Innovation Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing (ICSM)—in Bengaluru. Spread across 10 acres with Rs 4,851 crore project, he posted on X, would create 1,500 jobs and become a collaborative platform for next-gen chip and display Research would set up two units in Karnataka: an advanced R&D lab with an investment of Rs 6,790 Cr, and a semiconductor silicon component manufacturing facility with and investment of Rs 9,111 crore, creating 1400 jobs, delivering cutting-edge capabilities in 2nm technology and silicon ingot Semi Systems, Kharge said, will establish an integrated design manufacturing semiconductor unit including both a design plus Fab facility in Mysuru with Rs 2,342 crore. investment. It will focus on compound semiconductors like silicon carbide and gallium nitride—critical for defence, telecom and climate resilience creating 620 plus subcommittee meeting was attended by Kharge, Industries Minister MB Patil, energy minister KJ George, and small-scale industries minister SB Darshanapur.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana weighs new tech policies to boost electronics, gaming sectors
The Haryana government convened a high‑level stakeholder consultation in Gurugram on Friday to gather feedback on its Draft Haryana Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) Policy 2025 and Draft Haryana AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality) Policy 2025. Haryana's industries and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh chaired the meeting at the PWD Rest House, declaring the state 'committed to industrial-led economic growth' under chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. Singh said Haryana is 'actively listening to stakeholders to shape policies that work on the ground' and promised that 'all practical and creative suggestions' would be considered before the drafts are finalised. Chief technology officer of industries department, Nitin Bansal, told attendees the ESDM policy aims to make Haryana 'a key node in the electronics manufacturing value chain' through innovation hubs, skilling programmes and infrastructure incentives. The AVGC-XR policy, he added, would nurture home-grown gaming and digital-content companies with subsidies, training and incubation support. Executives from Corning Technologies India, Reliance Industries, Applied Materials, Dell Technologies, Nodwin Games, WinZO and the Game Developers Association of India, meanwhile, welcomed the consultative approach. One representative said the government's willingness to engage industry 'sets a benchmark for other states looking to boost their innovation and digital ecosystems'. Friday's consultation is one of several planned before the policies are rolled out later this year. The government expects the final policies to attract investment, generate jobs, aid start-ups and strengthen Haryana's reputation as a technology and manufacturing hub, officials said.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
iPhones made in Bengaluru: Foxconn's Devanahalli unit set to begin shipments by June
Apple iPhones made in Bengaluru may soon be hitting the U.S. market. Foxconn's Devanahalli facility on the city's outskirts is gearing up to commence commercial shipments by June, Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil announced on Saturday. Also Read - Bengaluru roads drown again: Knee-deep water after brief rain leaves commuters frustrated Sharing the development on X (formerly Twitter), the minister highlighted a major milestone for India's electronics manufacturing sector. 'Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that, in the June quarter, most iPhones sold in the United States will be manufactured in India,' Mr. Patil wrote, underlining Karnataka's growing global manufacturing footprint. The minister emphasized that this isn't merely about manufacturing phones but represents a broader strategic realignment in Apple's global supply chain. 'This marks a significant shift driven by increasing geopolitical and tariff challenges. India, and particularly Karnataka, is now emerging as a preferred hub for high-end electronics production. This move enhances our state's standing in global manufacturing while encouraging further foreign investments,' he added. Also Read - Karnataka to receive electric buses under PM E-Drive: HD Kumaraswamy The Foxconn plant near Devanahalli is nearing operational readiness and is expected to begin shipping iPhones commercially within the next few weeks. The facility, being built with a massive capital outlay of ₹21,911 crore, spans 300 acres in the ITIR Industrial Area covering Doddaballapura and Devanahalli taluks in Bengaluru Rural District. In his 2025–26 Budget speech, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had also underlined the importance of the project, announcing that the unit will receive incentives worth ₹6,970 crore under the Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) policy. Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant and one of Apple's top suppliers, has been ramping up its India presence as part of a broader effort to diversify beyond China. In a previous regulatory filing, the company disclosed an infusion of ₹1,200 crore (around USD 144 million) into its Karnataka-based subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt. Ltd. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu has earlier stated that the Devanahalli facility is on track to become the company's second-largest plant globally after its operations in China. 'This unit alone will generate 40,000 direct jobs, primarily benefiting mid-skilled workers. And this is just the beginning — we are also exploring expansion into other sectors,' Liu had said earlier. The announcement comes amid global political and economic shifts. Notably, it follows recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt the shift of iPhone production to India. Despite this, Apple seems committed to deepening its manufacturing base in India, with Karnataka playing a central role.
