State-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has won two electricity transmission projects in Rajasthan under tariff-based competitive bidding. PGCIL has been declared as the successful bidder under tariff-based competitive bidding to establish two transmission systems, the company said in a BSE filing. The company, however, did not disclose the value of these two projects. […]
Month: January 2021
Consumers pay Rs 25,000 crore price for high coal tax, keeping power out of GST
Petrol and diesel are not the only sources of energy for which consumers are paying through their nose because of high taxes. A myriad of taxes and levies on coal, which accounts for 55% of electricity generation, and non-inclusion of electricity in GST regime is costing power consumers upwards of Rs 25,000 crore a year. […]
HPSEBL told to probe power theft complaints
Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Hans Raj, while presiding over a meeting with officials of HP State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL) at Tissa yesterday, said complaints of electricity theft were being received from some areas. He directed them to investigate and take strict action against those responsible for it. Such persons must be punished as power […]
More than half of world’s airline pilots no longer flying, finds survey
More than half of the world’s airline pilots are no longer flying for a living amid the plunge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey, and those that are still flying feel less valued by their employers. A poll of nearly 2,600 pilots by UK-based GOOSE Recruitment and industry publication FlightGlobal, […]
Air passenger traffic, aircraft movements to reach pre-COVID levels in early 2021: Economic Survey
The COVID-19 pandemic might have hit the aviation sector badly, but the Economic Survey for 2020-21 has said that air passenger travel and aircraft movements are set to reach pre-COVID level in early 2021 as a result of swift and decisive interventions and effective measures put in place by the government. The survey has also […]
IOC Q3 profit zooms 110% to Rs4,916 cr
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday said its December quarter net profit more than doubled to Rs 4,916.59 crore as rising oil prices yielded inventory gains and a rise in petrochemical margins. The net profit in October-December 2020 was 110% higher than Rs 2,339.02 crore earning in the same period a year back. “Net profit […]
Rajasthan’s Barmer oil refinery to start by 2022, investors assured
The Rajasthan government has sped up the work to set up Barmer oil refinery while developing the area around it as the petroleum chemicals and petrochemical investment region (PCPIR) with an eye on investors, who have been assured of commencement of oil production from October 2022. Advisor to the Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Dr […]
UK bans direct flights from UAE, shutting world’s busiest international route
Britain is banning direct passenger flights to and from the United Arab Emirates from Friday, shutting down the world’s busiest international airline route from Dubai to London. “This means people who have been in or transited through these countries will be denied entry, except British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights who must […]
News updates from HT: Rajasthan speeds up work to set up Barmer oil refinery
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Rajasthan’s Barmer oil refinery to start by 2022, investors assured The Rajasthan government has sped up the work to set up Barmer oil refinery while developing the area around it as the petroleum chemicals […]
Covid-19: Centre extends ban on international commercial flights till Feb 28
The Government of India on Thursday extended the ban on international scheduled commercial flights to and from India till February 28 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent […]
Aero India 2021: HAL to demonstrate Aatmanirbhar spirit
BENGALURU: Five of HAL’s indigenous aircraft in the fixed and rotary wing category are set to fly in formation in a unique display titled ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’ at the 13th edition of India’s air show, Aero India 2021, to be held from February 3 to 5 at Air Force Station Yelahanka. The ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’ […]
Rourkela can resume flight ops with ATR 72 aircraft, says Hardeep Singh Puri
ROURKELA: Putting to rest suspense over resumption of commercial flights from the Steel City, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said ATR 72 aircraft would be allowed to operate following licence upgradation and further development of Rourkela airport. In a letter to Rajya Sabha Member from Delhi Sanjay Singh on January 15, Puri […]