The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) on Friday said that electricity engineers will observe protest day on August 18 to oppose Electricity Amendment Bill, 2020 and proposed privatisation of discoms. “Power sector engineers will observe countrywide protest day on August 18 seeking withdrawal of Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and to oppose privatisation of electricity […]
Day: August 7, 2020
BSES discoms launch air conditioners and fan replacement scheme
The BSES discoms have launched a replacement scheme for its consumers in Delhi to have energy-saving air conditioners and fans for substantial discount, a company spokesperson said. The BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and the BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) have been promoting energy conservation by promoting safer and sustainable technologies, according to the spokesperson. […]
BHEL begins civil works at 660-MW Sagardighi power plant in West Bengal
State-owned engineering firm BHEL on Friday said it has commenced civil works at 660-MW Sagardighi supercritical thermal power project in West Bengal. Following the strategic completion of pre-engineering activities for the project beforehand, ground breaking has begun on zero date itself, a BHEL statement said. This is a major achievement as conventionally it takes a […]
Andhra Commission seeks data from Load Despatch Center to justify DSM amendments
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has written to the Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Center (APSLDC), asking it to submit relevant and necessary data to help justify the proposed amendments to its forecasting, scheduling, and deviation settlement regulations. The APERC had previously invited comments and suggestions to the proposed amendments to which several […]
Air India allowing travel agents to sell seats only on select Vande Bharat flights, alleges TAAI
Air India is allowing travel agents to sell seats only on select flights under the Vande Bharat Mission and “other inventories have been blocked”, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has alleged. In a statement late on Thursday night, it alleged that at a juncture when economies are trying to revive and come back […]
US sends first shipment of crude to Saudi Arabia in over a decade
The United States sent a shipment of crude to Saudi Arabia in June, data from the US Census Bureau showed on Wednesday, in what appears to be the first such delivery since the US ban on crude exports ended in 2015. The United States shipped about 550,000 barrels, or 18,300 barrels per day (bpd), of […]
Electricity bill-related issues hassle Chandigarh residents
Residents are a harried lot as the UT electricity department is charging four months’ bill in one go, even as many are struggling with the monthly expenses amid the lockdown. Besides, the department is also not sending hard copies of bills and has reduced the time given for payment, say residents. “It is very difficult […]
Shankhumugham beach road: PWD approaches NHAI, Indian Navy
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The move of the authorities to rope in Army personnel for the protection of Shankhumugham beach road – a crucial corridor connecting the Trivandrum International Airport – has hit a dead end with the latter refusing to take up the job. Around 240 metres of the road at Shankhumukham has been severely damaged in […]
SC to hear on August 20 Mallya’s review plea on transfer of USD 40 million to his children
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Thursday said it would hear on August 20 the petition filed by businessman Vijay Mallya, who has sought review of its 2017 order holding him guilty of contempt of court for transferring USD 40 million to his children.
Adani Power loss widens to Rs 682.46 cr in June quarter
Adani Power on Thursday said its consolidated net loss widened to Rs 682.46 crore in the June quarter, mainly due to lower revenues on account of low power demand during the lockdown. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 263.39 crore for the same period last year. The total income of the company […]
Total, Adani to apply for petrol pump licence in India
A newly formed joint venture of French supermajor Total and an Adani group firm will soon apply to the government for permission to open petrol pumps in India, Adani Gas chief executive said. Total-Adani Fuels Marketing Ltd will apply for licences to offer the full bouquet of auto fuels at retail outlets, Adani Gas CEO […]
SC to hear Vijay Mallya’s review plea on transfer of $40 million to his children on August 20
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will take up on August 20 the review petition filed by businessman Vijay Mallya against its 2017 order that held him guilty of contempt of court for transferring transferring a $40 million payment from Diageo Plc to his three children. A Bench led by Justice UU Lalit gave […]