Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL) has appointed 215 Junior Engineers (JEs). Anurag Prashar, Joint Director (PR), HPSEBL, said that the newly recruited JEs would be soon posted on vacant posts throughout the state. He added that the matter was under litigation and the appointments had been done following court orders. Sanjay Kaushal, Superintending […]
Day: June 17, 2021
Power Dept withdraws 146 posts of engineer, cancels appointments
More than two years after making a requisition for 146 junior systems rngineers (JSEs) in the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), the Power Department has shattered the dream of the selected candidates to land a government job by cancelling their appointment. The Power Department has withdrawn the posts “due to non-requirement of regular JSEs”. […]
No power connections to illegal colonies: PSPCL
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has decided not to issue new electricity connections to illegal and unlicensed colonies in the state. Information provided by the PSPCL Chief Engineer/Central Zone to social activist Rachpal Singh under the Right to Information Act read that the directions were issued to all four heads of circles (under […]
NHAI chairman requested to commence construction work of sanctioned projects
Fatehgarh Sahib MP Dr Amar Singh met Sukhbir Singh, Chairman, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), and requested him to commence the construction work of sanctioned projects in Mandi Gobindgarh and Sahnewal at the earliest. Dr Singh said projects, including the Ambe Majra flyover on NH-44 in Mandi Gobindgarh and a ramp crossing for Government […]
Zero Fatality Corridor model to help Delhi get accident-free
NEW DELHI: As part of the efforts to reduce injuries and deaths due to road crashes and make the city roads accident-free, the Delhi government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Save Life Foundation for four more years. It has also decided to extend its ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ model to the other parts […]
Expect cheaper electricity bills, prepaid option with new smart meters
HYDERABAD: Soon consumers in Greater Hyderabad limits will be able to get accurate power bills, view real-time energy usage, and even be able to pay electricity bills in advance as the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) is planning to install smart meters in the city. Smart meters can digitally send meter readings […]
Video analytics boost passenger safety at Hyderabad airport
HYDERABAD: To ensure that Covid-19 protocols are adhered to, the Hyderabad International Airport is implementing Queue Management Systems, which combines IoT (Internet of Things) security cameras and AI (Artificial Intelligence) video analytics. The GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has collaborated with technology partner AllGoVision Technologies in this endeavour. Queue management at various touch points […]
Sterlite Power secures Rs 580 cr funding for Udupi-Kasargode Transmission Project
NEW DELHI: Sterlite Power on Wednesday said it has secured funding worth Rs 580 crore from REC Ltd for its Udupi Kasargode Transmission Project. In a statement, the company said it has completed the successful financial closure of the project set up by Udupi-Kasargode Transmission Project Ltd (UKTL).
Power consumption grows 9.3 pc in first half of June
NEW DELHI: Power consumption in the country grew by 9.3 per cent in the first half of June to 55.86 billion units (BU), indicating a slow recovery in commercial and industrial electricity demand, according to power ministry data. Power consumption was recorded at 51.10 BU in the first half of June last year (June 1 […]
Gautam Adani’s notional wealth fall by USD 8.6 billion despite clarification on FPI status
NEW DELHI: Despite issuing multiple clarifications on the ‘active’ status of three foreign portfolio investment (FPI) accounts, shares of Adani Power, Adani Transmission and Adani Total Gas were locked in lower circuit for the third straight day, falling 5 per cent each, on the BSE on Wednesday. Separately, Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises plummeted 7.2 […]
EV maker Revolt resumes bookings of e-bikes in six cities
MUMBAI: RattanIndia-invested electric vehicle maker Revolt on Wednesday announced the resumption of opening of bookings for its e-bikes in six cities from June 18. The Gurugram-based company in a statement also said it is advancing the delivery dates for the bookings made by customers which were earlier slated to be delivered in the latter part […]
Panel on energy efficiency, low carbon tech to be set up: RK Singh
NEW DELHI: Power and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh on Thursday said a committee will be set up having members from all relevant Ministries for implementation of the Roadmap on Energy Efficiency and low carbon technologies. Singh chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of various energy efficiency programmes and the preparedness for […]