Indraprastha Gas Ltd on Wednesday slashed the prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 2.5 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), applicable from 06.00 a.m. on March 7. The revised rate of CNG in Delhi will is now Rs 74.09 per kg from the earlier Rs 76.59 per kg. Meanwhile, in Noida, […]
Day: March 7, 2024
Share of Russian crude in India’s imports up at 32% in February
Russia expanded its share in India’s crude oil imports to 32% in February from 27% in the previous month, little affected by Red Sea tensions and helped by rising demand from state-run refiners in India. Saudi Arabia became India’s second-largest crude supplier in February, with its share rising to 19% from 14%. Iraq was a […]
ET Explains: What is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and how will it work?
The government announced the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana on February 13. Shilpa Samant explains the nuts and bolts of the scheme: What is the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana? It is a scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households who opt to install rooftop solar electricity units. The households will […]
Power ministry backs pvt cos in nuclear power space with safeguards: RK Singh
The power ministry supports entry of the private sector in nuclear energy as India eyes an increase in generation capacity to meet surging demand. In an interview, Union power minister RK Singh also said his ministry had initiated discussions with equipment manufacturers to support thermal capacity creation.
BHEL receives Rs 9500 crore order from NTPC for Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project expansion
The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received an order from the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC Ltd) for setting up the Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-III (2×800 MW) in Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. The notification of the award was issued on Tuesday. It was an international competitive bidding. Talking about time frame, Completion […]
Adani Green Energy operationalizes an incremental 448.95 MW of solar power projects in Gujarat
Adani Green Energy Twenty Four A Limited and Adani Green Energy Twenty Four B Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Adani Green Energy Limited, on Tuesday announced that it has operationalized an incremental 448.95 MW of solar power projects at Khavda, Gujarat. In a regulatory filing, it said, “ Together with earlier intimation dated February 14, 2024, […]
Tata Power Solar Systems, Union Bank renew partnership to offer financing solutions
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd on Tuesday announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Union Bank of India to offer financing solutions for residential and Commercial and Industrial customers. Both the categories will have access to collateral-free financing options, making the transition to solar energy more accessible, Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) […]
Vistara flight cancellations: Flight operations disrupted at Delhi and Mumbai airport due to unavailability of pilots
Vistara reportedly experienced disruptions in flight operations at Delhi and Mumbai airports due to pilots’ unavailability. On Wednesday, several flights were cancelled, and numerous others faced delays at both airports. While specific details were not immediately available, Vistara refrained from commenting on the matter. As a full-service carrier, Vistara operates more than 300 flights daily, […]
FLY91 gets DGCA’s air operator permit; to start flights to Lakshadweep and Maharashtra under UDAN scheme soon
FLY91, a regional airline based in Goa, achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday with the acquisition of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the apex regulatory body in aviation. To sanction the AOC, airlines are required to mark the culmination of rigorous compliance measures. As per the press […]
ICRA forecasts robust growth in Indian aviation industry, anticipates strong recovery in International passenger traffic
The International Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) in a press release on Wednesday (March 6) said that the domestic air passenger traffic will exceed the pre-Covid levels of 141.2 million, reaching an estimated 150-155 million in the current fiscal. This projection indicates a growth of 8-13 percent. Additionally, Icra foresees a notable decrease in the industry’s […]
Enhancing Uttarakhand’s air connectivity! Flight operations begin from Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar – Know more
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated flight services connecting Dehradun to Ayodhya, Amritsar and Varanasi with Alliance Air flights cooperation. In the flag-of ceremony on Wednesday at the Jollygrant Airport, CM Dhami said, “Our endeavour is to make the movement of people in Uttarakhand convenient, simple and easy. For this, we are continuously making […]
Noida International Airport partners with TFS to set up world-class lounge and exquisite outlets – All you need to know
The Noida International Airport on Wednesday (March 6) announced that it is collaborating with Travel Food Services Private Limited (TFS) to establish a premium lounge and diverse food and beverage outlets at the airport. This development aims to provide a world-class experience for travellers. Positioned approximately 75 km from Delhi in the Jewar region of […]