HYDERABAD: BC Welfare Minister Gangula Kamalakar urged washermen and barbers to apply online for free power up to 250 units/month online, before June 30. In a press statement here on Saturday, the BC Welfare Minister said that around two lakh washermen and 70 barbers would benefit from the State government’s free power supply scheme.
Day: May 31, 2021
100% agri feeders supplied 9-hr free power during Rabi season, claims Energy dept
VIJAYAWADA: The state energy department said the Andhra Pradesh power utilities have supplied nine-hour uninterrupted free power during the daytime to 100 per cent agriculture feeders for the first time ever.The officials added besides improving the supply, all efforts were being made to establish infrastructure to make free power available for 30 years.
Water levels drop in major dams, likely to hit power generation for Delhi
CHANDIGARH: A drop in water levels in the reservoirs of Bhakra, Pong and Thein dams is likely impact power generation and release of water for irrigation to the beneficiary states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi. While Bhakra reservoir currently holds just 8 per cent of its capacity, reservoirs of Pong and Thein have only […]
Domestic flights to cost more from June 1; check how much your air travel will cost distance-wise
NEW DELHI: Flights within the country are set to become costlier as the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has decided to raise the lower limit on domestic airfares from 13 per cent to 16 per cent, which will come into effect from June 1. As per an order by MoCA on Friday, “Fare for domestic […]
Goa CM Pramod Sawant launches solar-based electrification programme for remote villages
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday launched solar-based electrification programme for rural households in the state. This project will bring electricity through renewable energy to areas in Goa where grid connectivity is not feasible.
Coal India retains production and offtake momentum in May
Despite COVID-19 restrictions in several states, Coal India maintained its output and despatch momentum in May, the second month of the current fiscal, an official said. The mining major is likely to report dry fuel production of around 41.7 million tonnes and offtake of nearly 55 million tonnes this month as against production of 41.43 […]
Orphans, soldiers, students: North Korea turns to ‘volunteers’ for coal mines, construction
Orphans, conscripted soldiers, and students – some appearing to be children – are “volunteering” to work manual labour in North Korea, including in coal mines, farms, and large construction projects, the country’s state media have reported. Hundreds of graduates of orphan schools “volunteered to work in difficult fields”, according to reports by state news agency […]
Oil prices stay firm as demand to outstrip supply in H2
Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Monday, underpinned by the bright outlook for fuel demand growth in the next quarter, while investors looked ahead to the OPEC+ meeting this week for supply guidance. Brent crude futures for August nudged up 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $68.79 a barrel by 0038 GMT after settling […]
Saudi Arabia committed to meet India’s crude oil requirement: Saudi envoy
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, on Sunday said it is committed to meet India’s requirements of petroleum products, an affirmation that came in the wake of the country pitching for easing global output cuts to rein in surging oil prices. In an interview to PTI, Saudi ambassador Dr Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati […]
Rising fuel prices keep logistics industry on its toes
Rising fuel prices pose a challenge for logistics and transport companies that are now planning to increase the price of their services to retain margins. Fuel prices contribute to 40-60% of the operational cost for any individual transporter or transport company, industry watchers informed DH. The operational costs have increased in the range of 10-20% […]
Oil prices stay firm as demand to outstrip supply in H2
SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Monday, underpinned by the bright outlook for fuel demand growth in the next quarter, while investors looked ahead to the OPEC+ meeting this week for supply guidance. Brent crude futures for August nudged up 7 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $68.79 a barrel by 0038 […]
No respite for consumers as fuel prices touch record highs yet again
Even as India reels from a devastating wave of coronavirus, petrol and diesel prices were raised again on Monday, literally adding (expensive) fuel to the fire. In Delhi petrol is priced at Rs 94.23 per litre whilst diesel is Rs 85.15 a litre after the 16th hike in fuel prices in May. The fresh hike […]