As directed by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) provided electricity to users for 24 hours without any interruptions anywhere in the state on Dussehra, claimed a government spokesman on Wednesday. “Not a single area in the state reported a power cut on Dussehra,” he claimed. Now, the corporation was preparing […]
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380 slots left: Race on for two-wheelers’ registration in Chandigarh
Just six days after the UT administration relaxed the cap on number of non-electric two-wheelers permitted in 2023, 76% of the additional two-wheelers allowed have already been bought and registered. Amending its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy on October 18, the administration had brought down the registration target for electric two-wheelers to 15%, from the previous […]
Chandigarh admn, MC standoff on EV charging stations continues
Almost 33 days after the UT administration gave a three-day ultimatum to Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) to send a compliance report on allocation of space for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 44 parking lots, the civic body on Monday wrote back, stating that the House has decided to constitute a committee to ascertain its […]
Delhi EV policy 2.0 may incentivise retrofit
The Delhi electric vehicle (EV) policy 2.0 is likely to be finalised in a month, Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot said on Monday — two days after the Delhi Cabinet approved the extension of the current framework till December 31. “Work on the EV Policy 2.0 is in the final stage. Currently, the feedback received […]
BHEL to recruit for 75 Trainee posts, registration begins on October 25 at bhel.com
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, BHEL has invited applications for Trainee posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of BHEL at bhel.com. This recruitment drive will fill up 75 posts in the organization. The registration process will open on October 25 and will close on November 15, 2023. Read below for eligibility, selection […]
Thiruvananthapuram Airport to be shut today for 5 hours. Here’s why
Flight services at the international airport here would be temporarily suspended for five hours on Monday to enable the traditional “Arattu” procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple to pass through the runway, TIAL said. The ritual is in line with a decades-old practice involving the Travancore Royals. The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL) said flight services […]
Power disruptions in Bengaluru till Friday, several areas affected
Bengaluru city is likely to witness scheduled power outages for most of this week amid a sharp fall in electricity production. Power supply companies including the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) have undertaken several maintenance projects as well, owing to outages in some areas. These works consist […]
New green energy project in Ladakh to help J&K: Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir administration has been able to provide more electricity to the people compared to the previous years, but the losses have also increased, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. Jammu and Kashmir administration has been able to provide more electricity to the people compared to the previous years, but the losses have […]
PMC to charge MSEDCL regular excavation, electrical cable laying rates
While the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) road department has been charging the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) ₹2,350 per running metre as charges for excavation plus laying down electrical cables vis-à-vis the ₹6,096 per running metre it charges other government agencies, the civic body has now decided to charge the MSEDCL ₹6,096 per […]
It’s official, Chandigarh relaxes cap on non-EV registrations
It’s official, the UT administration has relaxed the capping on registration of internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicles, or simply non-electric vehicles. As per the amended EV Policy, a notification for which was issued on Wednesday, the administration has brought down the registration target for electric two-wheelers to 15%, from the previous 25%, for the financial […]
Amid dropping temperatures, Srinagar faces 4-8 hours of power outage daily
According to the new schedule announced by the power department, summer capital Srinagar is set to face power cuts ranging from 4.5 to eight hours every day. As snowfall continues in the region, bringing down temperatures, the electricity issues are set to adversely affect the people. The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) announced a […]
‘No need to panic’: Bengaluru’s BESCOM assures industries amid electricity shortage
The Bengaluru power supply company, BESCOM, on Tuesday asked industry representatives not to panic amid an ongoing electricity shortage in the state and assured uninterrupted power to them after they raised concerns that industrial activities will be affected. Gaurav Gupta, the Additional Chief Secretary of Energy Department, issued a statement that he held a virtual […]