Amid early onset of summer and a pick-up in industrial demand for electricity, state-owned CIL on Tuesday said it is geared up to meet the demand of dry fuel from the power sector. The public sector coal producer also expressed hope to supply 156 million tonnes of coal to the power sector during April-June quarter […]
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Hero Electric launches 3 new 2-wheeler EVs
Electric two-wheeler maker Hero Electric on Wednesday launched three new two-wheeler electric vehicles — Optima CX5.0 (Dual Battery), Optima CX2.0 (Single Battery), and NYX (Dual Battery). Available at a starting price of Rs 85,000, the newly launched Optima CX5.0 comes in Dark Matt Blue and Matt Maroon and Optima CX.20 comes in Dark Matt Blue […]
Seeman warns of intense protest against land acquisition by NLCL in TN
NTK founder-leader and actor-turned-politician Seeman has said that the party would conduct a series of protests against the acquisition of farmers’ land by the Central government undertaking Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd(NLCL). After participating in the protest march, the NTK leader called upon the NLCL to compensate those who have given lands to the company earlier. […]
Maharashtra’s peak power demand crosses 28,000MW for second day in a row
MUMBAI: For the second day in a row, the peak electricity demand in the state crossed 28,000 MW on Tuesday afternoon while the demand in Mumbai was close to 3,400MW — a demand recorded in May during summer of 2022. The actual peak demand on Tuesday was 3372 MW in Mumbai and 28133 MW across […]
‘Load not an issue’, no plan to change power subsidies: Delhi power minister Atishi
NEW DELHI: Delhi power minister Atishi on Monday said the AAP government will continue to provide electricity subsidy to frugal consumers in its current form, irrespective of their sanctioned load. She was responding to lieutenant governor V K Saxena’s recent instructions to chief secretary to place Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (DERC) ‘statutory’ advice of October […]
Karnataka to buy electricity during summer, power cuts unlikely
BENGALURU: The government’s promise to supply uninterrupted power across Karnataka, especially during the upcoming examination season, is likely to come at a cost: Electricity supply companies have collectively decided to purchase power to meet the surging demand during the next three months. Besides, they have also decided against resorting to power cuts during the period […]
Delhi’s power demand may peak to 8,100 MW
Delhis peak power demand may cross the 8000 megawatt (MW)- reaching up to 8100 megawatt (MW ) – for the first time in late June or early July during this summer. Earlier, in 2021, Delhi’s peak power demand had clocked 7323 MW, 6314 MW in 2020 and 7409 MW in 2020. Delhi Power Minister Atishi […]
20% wage hike for power sector employees: Karnataka govt
BENGALURU: Hours before the indefinite strike of escoms and KPTCL staff was to begin, the state government on Wednesday announced that their salaries will be hiked by 20%. “After talks with the CM, he has agreed to revise the salaries by 20%,” energy minister V Sunil Kumar said.
Delhi airport witnesses chaos, passengers complain about long waiting hours
Delhi airport again witnessed chaos on Wednesday morning with some passengers complaining about three-hour-long queues for immigration and security check. “It’s an absolute mess at the Delhi International Airport. Yet again. Three-hour-long queues for immigration and security check. People are fainting, fighting. Most of the counters are not operational. Is this the new normal,” said […]
Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding aircraft, install CCTV cameras: DCW tells DGCA
Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment are part of the detailed guidelines given by DCW to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights. In a letter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Delhi Commission […]
Chennai Metro Rail awards signalling contract to Hitachi Rail STS
CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Ltd on Wednesday signed a contract with the consortium of Hitachi Rail STS SPA and Hitachi Rail STS India Private Limited for the supply of signalling, train control and video management system for driverless operation of trains in three corridors of phase-2. The contract is valued at Rs 1,620 crore. The […]
IAF to open 39 military airports, 9 landing grounds for civilians
As domestic air travelers trending upwards after the COVID pandemic, the Indian Air Force ( IAF) has decided to open up 39 military airports and nine advance landing grounds for civil usage. The move will help to enhance the connectivity to far-flung areas considered as remote for civilian usage but also help to promote tourism. […]