Act against windmill firms for encroaching government lands, says Naam Tamilar Katchi

THOOTHUKUDI: Seeking action against windmill companies, claiming that they installed electricity poles on water bodies without seeking prior permission, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) cadre submitted a petition on Monday. In the petition, which was dropped at the petition box at the collectorate office, NTK’s Vilathikulam secretary A Ramesu said that the windmill operators were installing […]

More transformers go bust as KSEB sweats to meet power demand

KOCHI: With the mercury breaching 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state, the power network has come under intense strain. According to the KSEB, 578 of its transformers have failed in the past two-and-a-half months. With peak-hour load setting new highs, the board has been fighting frequent outages, voltage fluctuations and blown transformers. […]

Kerala government move to appoint KAS officers in mid-level posts at KSEB sparks row

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The state government’s decision to appoint seven Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officers as Officers on Special Duty (OSD) in the KSEB on a deputation basis has caught flak from all three employees’ unions of the board. The KSEB Officers’ Association (CPM), the KSEB Workers Federation (AITUC) and the Kerala Electricity Officers’ Confederation (Congress) […]

Tangedco official issues transfer orders violating poll code

THENI: In violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Tangedco Assistant Executive Engineer issued transfer orders to two commercial inspectors on April 4, stating administrative reasons. According to sources, G Subbiahan, Assistant Executive Engineer of Tangedco Andipatti, issued the transfer orders to M Gajendran, who worked at the Andipatti south section, and Palanichamy, […]

IREDA logs highest-ever loan sanctions, disbursements in FY 23-24

NEW DELHI: State-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Tuesday said that it has recorded its highest-ever annual loan sanctions and disbursements in fiscal 2023-24. The company has sanctioned loans amounting to Rs 37,354 crore and disbursed loans worth Rs 25,089 crore during the fiscal year 2023-24, an IREDA statement said. According to the […]