NEW DELHI: Tata motors and Delhi Transport Corporation on Friday signed a definitive agreement for the operation of 1,500 electric buses in the national capital, said a senior official of Tata motors. The DTC signed this agreement with its fully-owned subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. As part of the agreement, TML CV Mobility Solutions […]
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CBI files case against Kolkata-based Corporate Power in alleged Rs 4K crore fraud
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case against Corporate Power Limited (CPL), a Kolkata-based company, and 12 persons including the promoters and directors of the firm for allegedly defrauding nearly 20 banks to the tune of Rs 4,037.87 crore.
Wind farms turn nesting grounds for wild boars
TIRUPPUR: Farmers in villages surrounding Gudimangalam say wild boars have found shelter in isolated wind farms and abandoned facilities in Virukkalpatti, Anikadavu, Kongal Nagar, Puthupalayam, Jothampatti.
Demand crosses 15KMW in Tamil Nadu after 75-day gap
CHENNAI Power demand crossed 15,000MW on Wednesday after a 75-day gap in the state. The last time it breached this mark was on October 7, at 15,367MW. A senior Tangedco officer told TNIE that due to rain and cyclone Mandous, use of electrical appliances such as fans, air conditioners, etc., was low in the past […]
Power cuts in parts of Chennai on Dec 23; check list of areas
CHENNAI: To facilitate maintenance work, the power supply will be suspended in parts of Chennai from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday (December 23). It will be restored earlier if the work is completed, said TANGEDCO.
Tangedco order to curb wind energy sale to third parties in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: As a result of Tangedco’s decision on Monday, wind-energy generators (WEGs) with long-term energy purchase agreements (power sale to Tangedco) will not be allowed to migrate to captive use or third-party sale, which means they will not be able to sell power to anyone else.
15,000 more farmers to get free power connections before Pongal: TN Minister Senthil Balaji
CHENNAI: After holding a review meeting at Tangedco headquarters in Chennai, Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji on Tuesday told reporters that 34,134 of the total 50,000 farmers already received free power connections for agriculture purposes and the remaining 15,866 would be given the connections before the harvest festival.
Dhenkanal: 265-metre high chimney of power plant demolished
DHENKANAL: A 265-metre high chimney on the premises of Lanco Babandh Power Limited in Dhenkanal district was razed to the ground by a Rajasthan-based company on Monday. The chimney was brought down in the third attempt.
Gridco seeks 22% hike in bulk supply price
BHUBANESWAR: In what could have a spiralling impact on the household and commercial energy bills, the state-owned power trading utility Grid Corporation of Odisha Limited (Gridco) has asked for a 22 per cent hike in the bulk supply price (BSP) for 2023-24 over the tariff approved by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) for the […]
Kochi ‘LEED’s Kerala’s green building charge
KOCHI: Sustainable architecture and green buildings are an emerging and on-demand trend in Kerala’s real estate sector, driven mostly by the corporate world.
BSES to use renewables to meet 25 per cent peak winter demand in Delhi
NEW DELHI: BSES is gearing up with multiple arrangements including renewable power as the city’s peak power demand this winter, at 5,500 MW, is expected to surpass the record of seven years, officials said.
Discoms’ dues fall to Rs 1,08,092 crore: R K Singh
NEW DELHI: Total outstanding dues of electricity distribution companies (Discoms) were reduced to `1,08,092 crore after implementation of Electricity (LPS and Related Matters) Rules, 2022, said power minister R K Singh on Tuesday.