The Bescom will start laying optical fibre cables (OFC) alongside new cables that are going to be laid underground (UG) with an aim to establish its own communication system.
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Opposition alleges neglect of Karipur airport, walks out
Members of the Opposition walked out of the Assembly on Monday in protest against the alleged government failure in implementing a Cabinet decision to cut the tax on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 29% to 5% for all airports in the State and fixing it at 1% for the Kannur airport at the cost of […]
CM unveils State’s Solar Energy Policy
The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019 under which the State plans to generate 9,000 MW of solar energy.
Airlines, travel agent directed to pay over ₹60,000
A district consumer disputes redressal forum here has directed Indian Airlines and a travel agency to compensate a group of passengers by paying over ₹60,000 after the airlines rescheduled a flight to Dibrugah without prior intimation.
‘Carrot and stick’ high on agenda for National Road Safety Week
The Road Transport Authority (RTA) and the City Traffic police have planned massive awareness campaigns as part of the 30th National Road Safety Week, beginning Monday. The officials also have decided to conduct enforcement drives and book the traffic rule violators.
Major gold seizure by Customs at airport
The Cochin Customs unit seized a total of 1.5 kg of gold and 50 cartons of cigarettes from a passenger who arrived at the Cochin International Airport from Doha on Sunday. A total of 923 grams of gold was seized from the passenger.
TNERC proposes marginally lower solar tariff
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has proposed a solar tariff of Rs. 3.04 per unit without accelerated depreciation benefit for the financial year 2019-20, marginally lower than the Rs. 3.11 per unit set last year.
China’s state energy giants to focus on adding natural gas reserves to boost local supplies
China’s state energy giants are set to raise spending on domestic drilling this year to the highest levels since 2016, focusing on adding natural gas reserves in a concerted drive to boost local supplies.
J&K highway remains closed for second day
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all- weather surface link between Kashmir and the rest of the country, has been closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Friday due to fresh snowfall and landslides, officials said.
Seventh CNG station in city commences operations
The city’s seventh Compressed Natural Gas filling station was inaugurated at Sarjapur Road, Agara, Outer Ring Road, on Friday.
Uppur power project on fast track
Put on the fast track, works in the 2×800 MW Uppur supercritical thermal power plant has gained momentum with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) completing more than 50% of piling works and Tamil Nadu generation and distribution corporation (Tangedco) opening its site office for close coordination.
12 cases of energy theft detected in Chidambaram
Twelve cases of energy theft were detected in and around Chidambaram area of Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle during a raid conducted by the enforcement staff of Tangedco on Friday.