Petrol price on Friday scaled to Rs 102 per litre in some parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh after rates were raised for the fourth straight day after ending of more than two-week-long hiatus during assembly elections in states like West Bengal. On Friday, petrol price was hiked by a steep 29 paise per litre […]
Day: May 7, 2021
Oil and Gas PSUs sign MOU for redevelopment of Badrinath Dham as ‘Spiritual Smart Hill Town’
To redevelop Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand as a ‘Spiritual Smart Hill Town’, a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) was signed on Thursday by the Oil and Gas PSUs and Shri Badrinath Utthan Charitable Trust. The Oil and Gas PSUs include Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Oil and Natural Gas […]
Israeli firm produces solar technology in India for project in UAE
The Israeli embassy on Thursday said a partnership has been initiated by the International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC) through which an Israel-based company is producing an innovative robotic solar technology in India for a landmark project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement, the embassy said the cooperation involves Israel, […]
Delmos Aviation transports 100 oxygen concentrators from Russia for Rajasthan govt
Delmos Aviation, which acts as the general sales agent (GSA) for the Russian carrier Aeroflot, has transported 100 oxygen concentrators to New Delhi from Russia for the Rajasthan government. Delmos, as part of the tie-up with the Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL), has the mandate to procure, transport and deliver, among others, a total […]
Adani Transmission plans Rs 4,500 crore capex in 2021-22
Adani Transmission plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore in its transmission business and Rs 1,500 crore in the Mumbai electricity distribution business in 2021-22, as the company aims to continue its expansion plan, a top executive told reporters on Thursday. “We are keen to add to our existing investment and we are keen to grow,” […]
Full emergency declared for chartered plane; later lands safely at Mumbai airport
A full emergency was declared for a chartered plane enroute to Hyderabad from Nagpur, and later the aircraft landed safely at Mumbai airport, according to an official. The Beechcraft plane was diverted to Mumbai airport. Specific details could not be ascertained immediately.
COVID-19: Six US planes carrying medical supplies reached India in past few days
The US has so far sent six planes carrying emergency supplies to India, which is battling one of its worst public health crises. The emergency supplies include 20,000 courses of remdesivir (125,000 vials) to help treat critically ill patients, nearly 1,500 oxygen cylinders, which can be repeatedly refilled at local supply centres, and one million […]
Short on manpower, smooth supply in summer tall order for powercom
Facing shortage of men, material and finances, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is facing a Herculean task to meet the peak paddy and summer season demand, which has already started rising.
Dust storm in Chandigarh, parts of Haryana, Punjab; disrupts power supply, uproots trees
A dust storm accompanied by a bout of rain swept through the union territory and parts of Haryana and Punjab on Thursday evening, disrupting the power supply and uprooting trees in some areas. According to the Meteorological Department forecast, thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty winds of up to 30-40 kmph are likely at isolated […]
14.2-mm rain affects power supply in tricity; expect more showers today
Chandigarh: The city recorded 14.2 mm of rainfall on Thursday evening. The rain was accompanied by gusty winds. According to the Met Department, the rain started at 6.15 pm and till 8.30 pm, 14.2 mm of rainfall was recorded. There is a forecast of light rain on Friday and Sunday. Power supply was affected in […]
Government issues guidelines for expeditious COVID-19 vaccination of aviation personnel
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday issued guidelines to facilitate expeditious COVID-19 vaccination of aviation personnel working in government as well as private entities. A dedicated vaccination facility will be established by the airport operators in their respective airports to facilitate expeditious vaccination of staff, the guidelines issued by the the Civil Aviation Ministry stated.
Two security guards abducted from GAIL project site in Jharkhand; one released
RAMGARH: Unidentified miscreants abducted two security guards engaged by the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) at its project site in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district and released one later, a top police official said on Thursday. The other guard is still missing while a hunt to nab the culprits is on, Additional DGP (operation), R K […]