India’s first east coast LNG import terminal at Ennore in Tamil Nadu will help state-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) fast-track its city gas distribution plans, said Wood Mackenzie. The 5 million tonne per annum (MTPA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and regasification terminal, built by IOC at a cost of Rs 5,150 crore, was commissioned […]
Day: March 8, 2019
Delhi Commission approves power sale agreement between SECI and Tata Power
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a power sale agreement (PSA) between Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) for procurement of power from 20 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The procurement is towards meeting TPDDL’s renewable purchase obligation. TPDDL had petitioned the DERC to adopt […]
Jet planes to be redeployed if restructuring fails this month: Lessor
FLY Leasing Ltd has grounded three planes on lease to India’s Jet Airways Ltd and will take them back and redeploy them elsewhere if the airline cannot gain approvals for a restructuring plan this month, the lessor’s CEO said. Jet Airways on Thursday said another three aircraft had been grounded due to its failure to […]
MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan’s Bikaner, pilot ejects safely
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district on Friday with the pilot ejecting safely, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The aircraft was on a routine mission and crashed after getting airborne from the Nal airbase near Bikaner. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely, the spokesperson said. […]
Poland to partner India for one of world’s biggest coal blocks
Recognized as one the leading mining nations in the world Polish government has prepared ‘West Bengal Project’ that was discussed recently during Bengal Global Business Summit. Poland was partner country of the summit for a third time in a row. Poland looks for collaboration with both PSUs and the biggest private players. During a recent […]
UP energy watchdog announces liberal tariffs for electric vehicle charging
In order to provide a stimulus to the electric vehicle (EV) sector in Uttar Pradesh, the state energy watchdog has announced a liberal tariff chart for EV charging stations. The tariffs finalised by UP Electric Regulatory Commission (UPERC) would be applicable to both residential, commercial and public charging stations in the state. So far, only […]
Steps afoot to make J&K self-reliant in energy: Advisor Sharma
Advisor to Governor, KK Sharma, on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Energy Bhawan being constructed here by Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) with an estimated cost of Rs 5.4 crore. The complex coming up in uptown Channi Rama of Jammu district would be housing the office of JAKEDA, besides having conference halls […]
CCEA nod to 624-MW Kiru power project in Kishtwar
The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi, has approved the investment sanction for construction of 624-MW Kiru hydroelectric project by the Chenab valley power projects private limited (CVPPPL) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 4287.59 crore (at […]
Syed Hyder Colony resident decry delay in repairs of dilapidated road
Residents of Syed Hyder Colony Hyderpora have expressed resentment against delay in repairs of main road in the colony. A delegation from the area said that due to dilapidated road, they face problems to move to and fro to their houses. The residents said that the colony also houses a school which is scheduled to […]
Karnah residents demand construction of Sadhna tunnel
Scores of residents from the remote border area of Karnah stranded here for more than a month protested on Thursday. The residents led by Ex MLA Raja Manzoor demanded construction of Sadhna tunnel and restoration of road connectivity which they said is cut off for more than a month following snowfall. “We are suffering, all […]
Vacate-in-a-day PWD notice gives Kadoli village residents a shocker
BELAGAVI: The Public Works Department (PWD) has put the residents of Kadoli village in Belagavi taluk in a fix by asking them to vacate their houses just a day after serving the notice to widen a road. Thus, over 50 property holders whose houses are situated on the road are in shock. In the notice, […]
70 out of 119 Jet Airways aircraft operational: DGCA
Only 70 out of the total 119 aircraft of Jet Airways are currently operational, a senior DGCA official said on Thursday. The remaining 49 aircraft are grounded and the airline has been told to ensure that passengers do not suffer because of flight cancellations resulting from this situation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation official […]