The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) announced it has signed an MoU with Power System Corporation of India (POSOCO) to strengthen research and knowledge sharing and capacity building on issues related to the power sector. The company in its statement said that the pact seeks to develop power system simulation models, integrated resource planning, including […]
Day: February 24, 2021
Several nations have joined India’s Solar initiative: PM Modi
Lauding India’s contribution in the global fight against climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that many countries in the world have joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative started by the country. “At a time when the world is battling the challenges of climate change, India has placed the idea of an […]
Reliance seeks bids for gas from coal bed methane block in Madhya Pradesh
Reliance Industries has sought bids for gas from its coal bed methane block in Madhya Pradesh. Bids have been invited for sale of 0.82 million metric standard cubic meters a day (mmscmd) of gas for a period of one year beginning April 1, according to public notice by the company. Bidders are expected to quote […]
ONGC is rallying like it’s 2013 as surging oil prices boost outlook
The Oil & Natural Gas Corp stock is on course to register its best monthly performance since the January of 2013, and if global oil prices are any indication, it may just have taken off Shares of the state-owned oil producer have rallied nearly 21 per cent so far in February and 64 per cent […]
Dilip Buildcon declared L1 bidder for projects worth Rs 2,439 cr; stk up 4%
Shares of Dilip Buildcon shot up 4 per cent to Rs 657 on the BSE on Wednesday after the company announced that it has been declared as L-1, or lowest bidder, for two new Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) projects ‘Bangalore Chennai Expressway under Bharatmala Pariyojna in the state of Karnataka, Phase -I (Package- I & […]
Delhi govt launches campaign to encourage shift from private to electric vehicles
The Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC) on Tuesday launched their Switch Delhi campaign to encourage private vehicle owners to shift to electric vehicles. The campaign in association with WRI India, a research organisation that works to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development, was launched by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot. “The Switch Delhi pledge […]
BSES discoms install over 3,000 rooftop solar net metering connections
BSES discoms have installed over 3,000 rooftop solar net metering connections with a connected solar load of 106 Mwp (Megawatt peak). A company statement said that in the next financial year (FY21-22), BSES discoms are aiming to install over 1,000 rooftop solar connections. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have […]
Better air connectivity to Buddhist pilgrimage site! Kushinagar airport in UP to operate international flights
UP’s Kushinagar Airport to operate international flights! On Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh has got the necessary clearances from aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate international flight services from the facility. Last year, in the month of June, the Union Cabinet had […]
Explainer: Why a United plane’s engine exploded over Denver
WASHINGTON: The investigation into an engine explosion on a jetliner taking off from Denver is focusing on a fan blade that appeared to be weakened by wear and tear, a development reminiscent of a fatal failure on board another plane in 2018. These and other recent engine failures raise questions over long-held assumptions about how […]
Madurai Airport secured 2nd place in CSS (round-II) 2020
MADURAI: Madurai International Airport secured second place in Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS)-2020 after contesting with 56 airports (having below 15 lakh passengers floating for a year) in India. Airports Authorities of India (AAI) conducted the round-II survey with passengers between July and December 2020. There were several parameters like overall satisfaction, access, passport control, security, […]
Hike temporary, will ease soon: Dharmendra Pradhan
BHUBANESWAR: With fuel price touching new highs and mounting pressure from opposition parties for urgent measures to stem the hike, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that the price rise is temporary. Attributing the price rise to factors beyond the control of Central government, Pradhan said there was a […]
SC defers Lavalin case again. Congress, BJP allege compromise politics
KOCHI /T’PURAM/KANNUR: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 6 the hearing of the appeal filed by CBI challenging the acquittal of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and two others in the multi-crore SNC-Lavalin scam. This is the 27th time the SC is adjourning the case following CBI’s request seeking time to argue the matter […]