Highlighting the strong ties between New Delhi and Washington, US Charge d’Affaires A Elizabeth Jones on Sunday said that “India is our partner of choice,” at a press conference in Bengaluru on the eve of Aero India 2023. Notably, envoy Jones will be opening the USA Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2023 today. “Our impressive […]
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Energy crisis driving inflation, slowing GDP, creating social turmoil: WEF
The current energy crisis is driving inflation, slowing economic growth and creating social turmoil, a new report said on Thursday while calling for new solutions that advance a sustainable and inclusive energy transition. The World Economic Forum (WEF) report, released days before its annual meeting in Davos, said the world is in the grip of […]
Redevelopment of Nellore Railway Station starts finally
TIRUPATI: The ambitious ₹102 crore project to redevelop Nellore Railway Station has finally started. The entire work is expected to be completed within the next 21 months.
Railway staff rescue student trapped between bogie and platform
Vishakapatnam: A first year MCA student had a miraculous escape when she was trapped between the bogie of a Rayagada-bound passenger train and platform on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at about 8.20 am when she tried to get down while the train was still moving. She hails from Annavaram and daily travels to […]
TRS takes fight against SCCL coal blocks’ privatisation to Parliament
HYDERABAD: TRS party floor leader in the Lok Sabha Nama Nageshwar Rao alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was trying to privatise Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), which is a lifeline for Telangana state. He demanded auction of Singareni coal blocks as there were many doubts against the move.
Power plant’s ash slurry contaminates Godavari water
KOTHAGUDEM: The waters of River Godavari are being contaminated in a big way due to the merger of fly ash slurry from the Bhadradri Thermal Power Station (BTPS). This is not only a problem to farmers of Manuguru mandal but also to the two mega drinking water schemes like Mission Bhagiratha and Singareni Collieries (SCCL).
Quantum Energy opens its first EV dealership in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Quantum Energy, a leading electric vehicles (EV) firm into the design, development, and manufacturing of electric scooters today launched its first dealership in Telangana at the Financial District in Hyderabad. The new dealership was inaugurated by Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Information Technology (IT), Government of Telangana in the presence of senior officials from […]
No power tariff hike in Telangana for next year
Hyderabad: Power consumers have got good news ahead of the New Year 2023: Telangana power distribution companies — Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSNPDCL) and Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) — have not proposed any increase in the existing power tariff for 2023-24 financial year.
15 lakh EB consumers have linked Aadhaar
Chennai: Over 15 lakh consumers in the State had already linked their Aadhaar card with their electricity connections and people had been given enough time till December 31 to complete the formality from any of the 2811 offices where special camps were being conducted, State Minister for Power V Senthilbalaji said.
As glitches mount, Metro rail tests the temper of travellers
Hyderabad: The continuous technical troubles with the Metro Rail services have caused a great deal of frustration for commuters, five years after the first service was launched from Miyapur. The Miyapur-LB Nagar Redline corridor’s electronically automated entry and exit gates ceased functioning on Tuesday.
Hyderabad Metro turns 5; air passengers can check in at Airport station
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) completed five years of operation with the first service of the Metro train starting from Miyapur on November 29, 2017. Currently, more than four lakh commuters avail the Metro services each day.
Airport Metro line to be reworked to cut costs
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) has decided to change the alignment of the Airport Express Metro line, as it is expected to cost the government Rs 1,250 crore more.