Under criticism for pushing adoption of electric vehicles aggressively despite not ensuring adequate public infrastructure, the UT administration will be reviewing its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which was rolled out in September last year. The review meeting will be held in the second week of October. Under the policy, UT plans to gradually stop registering […]
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Pure EV launches ePluto 7G Max e-scooter with 201 km range. Check price, features
Hyderabad-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Pure EV on Thursday launched its ePluto 7G Max electric scooter at ₹114,999 (ex-showroom) and claims a range of 201 kilometres on a single charge. The company has also opened bookings for ePluto 7G Max and will start its deliveries during the festive season. Features The-scooter comes equipped with a […]
Sikkim disaster: 1,200 MW project dam washed away
Teesta Urja, the second biggest run-of-the-river hydro power project in India, suffered massive damage due to flood caused by the breach in Lhonak lake in north-west Sikkim on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The 1,200 MW power project on Teesta river, one of the most dammed rivers in the country, is located between […]
India’s critical role in developing resilient global mineral supply chains
Prime Minister Modi, on his visit to the United States to meet with President Joseph Biden, prioritized pathways for both countries to work together on advancing the goals of energy transition. On this visit, Prime Minister Modi announced that India will join the United States-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) as part of a multi-country platform […]
Uttarakhand govt-JSW Neo Energy sign ₹15,000 crore MoU for two 1500 MW pump storages in Almora
The Uttarakhand government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ₹15,000 crore with JSW Neo Energy Limited during the roadshow of Global Investor Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday. Under the MoU signed in the presence of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, two pumped storages of 1500 MW will be developed in Almora. Dhami […]
Delhi to induct 100 more e-buses in October
Delhi is set to add 100 electric buses to its public transport fleet this month, taking the number of government e-buses to 900, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. Transport minister Kailash Gahlot said, “Final preparations and formalities for the induction of 100 buses are on. The e-buses will be inducted sometime in […]
Pakistan Apex court to hear 1090 pleas against inflated power bills on October 16
The Pakistan supreme court scheduled the date to hear 1090 petitions against inflated electricity bills on October 16, ARY News reported on Monday. As per the ARY News, the three-member bench of the supreme court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa heard the case. “The court will hear arguments and decide the […]
As Chandigarh admn presses the pedal on electric vehicles, infra remains in back seat
Amid its vigorous push to promote electric vehicles in the city, Chandigarh administration has little to show when it comes to public charging infrastructure to make their adoption viable. To dissuade people from buying vehicles that cause pollution, UT plans to gradually stop registering fuel-run vehicles through its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy that was rolled […]
‘Har Ghar Solar’ campaign in Lucknow, Varanasi from October 2
The state government will be launching a month-long ‘Har Ghar Solar’ campaign in Lucknow and Varanasi are among the 18 cities being developed as solar cities in UP. The campaign, according to the spokesman, sought to encourage people to install solar rooftops to meet their energy requirement.Lucknow and Varanasi from October 2 to promote use […]
MSEDCL files police complaint against PMC engineer
PUNE: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has filed a police complaint against a deputy engineer of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for holding two female technicians hostage for disconnecting his power supply over unpaid bills. However, the deputy engineer has denied all charges, and accused the MSEDCL employees of mental harassment. According […]
Haryana: High-tension power cables passing over schools, homes to be shifted
Haryana energy minister Ranjit Singh on Friday said the state government has accorded an in-principle approval for shifting high-tension electricity cables passing over schools and residential areas. The two power distribution companies will bear the cost of this operation, requiring a substantial allocation of about ₹151 crore. About the installation of smart meters, the energy […]
Draft proposal to reduce duty on industries, power dept told
The Himachal Pradesh government is considering reducing the recently hiked electricity duty imposed on industries within the state. The move follows the discontent expressed by Opposition legislators during the monsoon session. They demanded a reduction in hiked electricity tariff for industries and industry minister Hashwardhan Chauhan had assured them to reconsider the decision. Subsequently, the […]