A video showing residents of Jalikatte in Chitradurga taluk refusing to pay electricity bills on the ground that the Congress has come to power in the state, went viral in social media on Monday. The Congress has promised 200 units of free power as part of its five guarantees. The video shows villagers categorically telling […]
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Villagers refuse to pay power bill citing Cong’s free power promise
A video of villagers refusing to pay electricity bill citing Congress manifesto, which had promised free power to voters has gone viral on social media networking sites. Siddarapura Gram panchayat representative Gopi went to Jaalikatte village in the taluk to collect electricity fare from the villagers on Monday. A group of villagers told him that […]
Power in Punjab to cost more, opposition slams the move
Electricity rates are set to go up in Punjab with the power regulator PSERC announcing an increase in power tariff by 25 to 80 paise per unit for different categories of consumers. Opposition parties Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal slammed the move, saying it was the AAP government’s “first gift” to people two days after […]
Two Adani firms to raise up to $2.57 billion from market
Two Adani group companies including the Indian conglomerate’s flagship firm announced plans on Saturday to raise up to $2.57 billion from the market, months after a short-seller report battered investor confidence and drove share prices down. India’s Adani Transmission said its board approved a plan to raise up to Rs 8,500 crore ($1.0 billion) from […]
Adani to raise Rs 21,000 cr from share sale in two group cos
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group will raise Rs 21,000 crore (over $2.5 billion) through share sale in two group companies in the boldest comeback strategy after the ports-to-energy conglomerate was rocked by allegations of fraud levelled by a US short-seller. Adani Enterprises Ltd, the group’s flagship firm, plans to raise Rs 12,500 crore while electricity transmission […]
SC willing to grant 3 more months to SEBI for probing Adani-Hindenburg issue
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India to show some “alacrity” in completing its probe within three months into the controversy surrounding the Hindenburg Research report on the Adani Group of companies. The court said it may grant additional time of three months instead of six months for the […]
Painter death due to electrocution: Case registered against Bescom officials
A 28-year-old painter died on Thursday morning in a tragic incident of electrocution in Devarachikkanahalli. The Bommanahalli police have initiated an investigation and filed a case against the responsible Bescom officials. The deceased has been identified as Mirazul Islam, a resident of Yajamana Layout in Beguru. According to the complaint filed by Islam’s friend Shamshuddin, […]
Karnataka: Now, power bills to go up by Rs 40-70 per month
Monthly power bills will get costlier by Rs 40 to over Rs 70 for domestic consumers across Karnataka while industrial and commercial consumers will pay Re 1 less. The hike will come into effect from April 1. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday issued orders increasing the tariff by an average 70 paise […]
TP Saurya, Tata Power Trading Company ink pact to set up 200 MW solar project in Rajasthan
TP Saurya has signed a power purchase agreement with Tata Power Trading Company Ltd (TPTCL) to set up a 200 MW solar project at Bikaner in Rajasthan. TP Saurya Ltd (TPSL) is a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), which is an arm of Tata Power. With the latest win, the total renewable […]
Japan, South Korea eye visit by team of experts as Fukushima nuclear plant prepares water release
Officials from Japan and South Korea are discussing a visit by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but radioactive water into the sea. The safety of the water is a major sticking point as the two sides work to improve long-strained ties. Discussions were held […]
Hyundai to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Tamil Nadu over 10 years
Hyundai Motor India, the second largest car manufacturer in the country, on Thursday pledged to invest Rs 20,000 crore over a period of 10 years in Tamil Nadu to roll out new electric vehicle (EV) models and increase production volume from its Irungattukottai plant besides setting up a battery packing assembly unit and charging stations. […]
New Delhi to get more EV charging stations, some with battery swapping facilities
The NDMC is planning to increase the number of EV charging stations in Lutyens’ Delhi and even provide battery swapping facilities at some of these points, a senior official said on Wednesday. With Delhi being among the most polluted capitals in the world, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been making a push for […]