A 35-year-old woman died on Saturday after coming under a Delhi Metro train at Inderlok Station on Thursday, news agency PTI reported. Reena had come under the train after a part of her saree got stuck between the Metro doors as they closed. “An incident took place at Inderlok Metro station on Thursday where prima […]
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Jhujhunwala’s Akasa Air beats out Air India, Indigo in Centre’s on-time performance rankings; check list here
Akasa Air has now beat top Indian airlines like Air India and Indigo for having the best on time performance, according to the ranking list released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Aviation Ministry released the data for the on-time performance (OTP) matrix, where Akasa Air was on the first rank with at 78.2% OTP […]
Surat airport set to get international tag after Cabinet approves proposal
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to declare Surat Airport an international airport, days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a new terminal building on Sunday. “Elevating Surat Airport to international status is paramount for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and bolstering diplomatic ties… his (Modi’s) strategic move promises […]
NHAI to install expansion joint to fix gap on Iffco Chowk flyover
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said on Friday that a longitudinal expansion joint will be installed on the Iffco Chowk parallel flyover, where a gap had appeared between two concrete spans on a 50 feet stretch in November that was then barricaded to prevent any untoward incidents. Senior NHAI officials said a committee […]
Global coal demand set to fall, will continue to be robust in India and parts of Asia: IEA
Global coal demand is expected to decline by 2026, according toThough global coal demand is rising by about 1.4% in 2023, IEA expects global coal demand to fall by 2.3% by 2026 compared with 2023 levels, even in the absence of governments announcing and implementing stronger clean energy and climate policies. This decline is set […]
Why billionaire Naveen Jindal lost interest in buying out bankrupt Go Air
The chances of Go Air recovering after its hefty losses and grounded flights are seeming even more bleak as Naveen Jindal, the only billionaire interested in buying out the airlines, has now backed out of the bidding for the same. Troubles seem to be mounting for Go Airlines Ltd, with no paychecks for the staff […]
Chandigarh falling short in solar power generation goal
Aiming to achieve 75 megawatts in solar power generation by December 2023, the UT administration has been able to accomplish only 64 MW so far. The issue was raised in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In reply to a question, Union power and new and renewable energy minister RK Singh informed the House that as […]
Metro commuters can now use one card for ride on three lines
Commuters can now use a common mobility card for taking metro trains on the three operational lines in the city – Blue (Metro 1), Red (Metro 7), and Yellow (Metro 2A), covering a length of more than 30 km. Nearly 11 months after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) launched ‘Mumbai1’, the National Common […]
Punjab revises accident compensation policy for PSPCL staff
The Punjab government has introduced an Accident Compensation Policy for employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) with effect from December 8. Power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the policy is designed to provide financial support to employees, including regular, contractual, and sub-contractual workers, in the face of work-related accidents. Under the […]
PSPCL seeks lowest tariff hike in 15 yrs as financial health improves
Electricity distributor Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has sought 11% tariff hike for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the lowest in the last 15 years. PSPCL submitted its annual revenue requirement (ARR) of 11% to the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) on November 30 and it was accepted by the commission on Thursday. The […]
Prayagraj’s solar effort: producing power worth ₹20 cr monthly
Electricity from solar power is being generated using solar panels installed on rooftops of government offices, factories and even houses in Prayagraj today. There are many institutions in the district that are generating and providing electricity to the power department. While till a few years ago the district was fully dependent on non-renewable sources of […]
Several areas in Bengaluru to witness power cuts this weekend; Check affected areas
Many areas in the Karnataka capital are set to witness ower outages this wekeend, from Friday to Sunday. This comes in the midst of various maintenance and repair projects being undertaken by power supply companies. Most of these disruptions are expected to occur between 10am and 5pm, however, some works may be completed earlier. Here […]