BERLIN: The German government said on Monday that a turbine at the centre of uncertainty about future gas deliveries through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe was only supposed to be installed in September, underlining its insistence that there should be no technical obstacle to the gas flow.
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Tamil Nadu government set to hike electricity tariff, cites TANGEDCO’s huge losses
CHENNAI: After a gap of five years, the State-run Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) is set to hike electricity tariff. Among domestic consumers, those who consume up to 200 units of electricity will see their bills go up by Rs 27.50 per month.
Government has sanctioned infra projects worth Rs 50 crore for Kotia: Odisha minister Ashwini Patra
BHUBANESWAR: The State government on Monday informed the Assembly that 13 infrastructure projects worth over Rs 50 crore have been identified for execution in the Kotia gram panchayat to ensure speedy development of the border areas.
Opposition flays power tariff hike, govt blames deals made during UDF rule
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Raising the recent power tariff hike in the assembly, the Opposition accused the government of trying to put the burden arising out of the ‘mismanagement’ and ‘corruption’ in KSEB on the common man. The government on its part defended the tariff hike, saying it was to offset the losses that the state utility suffered […]
Banned EP Jayarajan boycotts IndiGo, says will rather walk to Kannur
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: LDF convener EP Jayarajan, who was slapped with a three-week travel ban by IndiGo airlines, on Monday said he and his family members would never travel on the company’s flights again even if he had to walk to Kannur.
Regular breaches: Delhi HC rejects plea to halt SpiceJet operations
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a PIL which had sought to halt the operation of SpiceJet airline for flying its aircraft in breach of professional and safety obligations. The petitioner contended that there have been “regular breaches” in service and there are even cases registered against the SpiceJet promoter.
Delhi court summons four former IAF officers in AgustaWestland scam
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday has summoned four ex-Indian Air Force officers in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland scam. Being probed by the CBI, the scam follows the procurement of 12 AW101 dual-use helicopters (VVIP) choppers by the Ministry of Defence from AgustaWestland.
Karnataka HC upholds verdict on Namma Metro coaches
BENGALURU: The Karnataka HC has recently upheld the verdict delivered by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal years ago that TDS was not applicable for the consortium that supplied coaches to Bengaluru Metro since it was only a supply contract. The issue dates back to the financial year 2011-2012.
Chennai: Triplicane Urban Co-Operative Society plans to sell five kg cylinders
CHENNAI: Small commercial LPG cylinders could soon be available at fair price shops run by Triplicane Urban Co-Operative Society (TUCS), the country’s first consumer cooperative.
Delhi HC rejects plea to stop operations of SpiceJet airline citing ‘safety breaches’
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to stop the operation of SpiceJet airline for allegedly flying its aircraft in breach of professional and safety obligations.
Adani Enterprises loses CIL’s short-term coal import tender
NEW DELHI: State-owned CIL has cancelled its maiden tender for short-term import of coal in which Adani Enterprises had emerged as the lowest bidder, sources said on Monday.
DIPA seeks to review power tariffs levied on telcos
NEW DELHI: Telecom infrastructure body Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) on Monday said it has urged the power secretary to review the electricity tariff levied on telecom companies across the country in the wake of enhanced capex required for the 5G network rollout.