The Gujarat government on Thursday informed the Assembly that it has purchased electricity worth Rs 40,634 crore from different power generation firms in the last two years. Responding to a set of questions raised by Congress MLAs, state energy minister Kanubhai Desai said Rs 20,898 crore was paid to 804 firms, mostly renewable energy projects, […]
Day: February 16, 2024
Airbus SE targets nearly 800 deliveries as Boeing struggles with Max
Airbus SE said it plans to hand over about 800 aircraft this year, pushing output of its bestselling A320 family of single-aisle jets at a time when arch-rival Boeing Co. is stuck in crisis mode after a near-disastrous accident early last month. The European planemaker made the prediction on Thursday as it reported earnings for […]
First helicopter emergency medical service to be launched from U’khand
India’s first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) will be started from Uttarakhand, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said. “I want to inform the people of Uttarakhand that the country’s first HEMS service will be launched from the state,” Scindia said in a video shared on X. A helicopter will be stationed under the […]
DGGI summons officials of foreign airlines over tax evasion: Report
India’s law enforcement agency overseeing indirect taxes has summoned Indian offices of international airlines over alleged tax evasion on import of services, CNBC-TV18 reported on Thursday citing sources. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) was seeking clarification over payment of crew salaries and staff expenses at the offices of the international airlines, the report […]
Gadkari launches 28 national highway projects worth Rs 6,600 cr in Odisha
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 28 national highway (NH) projects worth Rs 6,600 crore in Odisha. Though his visit to Odisha was cancelled at the last minute, Gadkari launched these projects virtually. Among the inaugurated projects were a 79km four-lane road between Baharagora and Singhara […]