For the past 14 days, Kishtwar district has been without power after snowfall damaged the 132-kV transmission line to the district. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has only been able to restore the transmission line up to Doda but Kishtwar continues to reel under darkness. The slight relief has, however, come from the restoration […]
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Ride risky on Dagshai road
The Dosarka-Dagshai road has once again become risky with massive erosion of the hill below following incessant rains in the last few days. Since the hill has been excavated for four-laning of the National Highway, a sizeable portion eroded following last week’s rains. This has rendered travelling on the Dosarka- Dagshai road risky. Gaping crevices […]
PSPCL workers protest transfer of employee
Hundreds of members of the Technical Services Union under the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), who reached Abohar from different areas, organised a rally at Nehru Park here on Tuesday. They later carried out a march to protest against the transfer of union leader Nirmal Singh to Amritsar and over the alleged anti-employee policies […]
Lockheed Martin unveils new combat jet F-21 for India
American Defence giant Lockheed Martin on Wednesday unveiled the F-21 multi-role fighter jet for India, to be produced locally, as it eyed a multi-billion dollar military order. Specifically configured for the IAF, the F-21 provides “unmatched” Make in India opportunities and strengthens India’s path to an advanced airpower future, the firm said announcing the plan […]
IOC signs $1.5-bn deal for US crude
In the first-ever deal by an Indian company, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) today said it has signed an annual deal worth $1.5 billion to import 3 million tonnes of crude oil in the fiscal year beginning April 1. This is the first time any Indian refiner has signed an annual contract since the country in […]
Restoration of roads, power demanded
The Chamba District Vikas Jan Manch has demanded immediate restoration of roads, power and water supply in the areas cut-off from the main district in the aftermath of heavy snowfall and rain. Addressing mediapersons here on Thursday, Bhuvaneshwar Sharma, convener of the manch, said that several areas of Bharmour, Pangi, Churah and non-tribal panchayats were […]
Jet Airways’ Board okays debt resolution plan
Debt-laden Jet Airways Board today approved a bank-led provisional resolution plan (BLPRP) which will pave the way for conversion of the airline’s debt into equity, making lenders the largest shareholders in the company. The plan proposes restructuring, under the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India’s February 12, 2018 circular, to meet a funding gap […]
Gadkari to lay stones of Rs 1,385-cr road projects
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who is visiting the state on February 24, will lay the foundation stone of road projects worth Rs 1,385 crores in Hamirpur parliamentary constituency. Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur said this in a press release here today. The roads and national highways for which foundation stone would be […]
Solar plant inaugurated at Bajreshwari temple
A rooftop solar power plant was inaugurated at the Bajreshwari temple here on Wednesday. After inaugurating the plant, Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar said that the 30 KW plant was installed at a cost of Rs 16.5 lakh. The temple trust contributed Rs 5.77 lakh for the project, while the remaining amount was received from the […]
4,000 govt schools owe Rs 7 cr to power corpn
More than 4,000 government schools in the state have failed to power bills to the PSPCL and some of them even lost their connections. The fact came to the fore in the Vidhan Sabha when AAP MLA from Sunam Aman Arora raised the issue during the Question Hour. Giving a reply, Power Minister Gurpreet Singh […]
Electricity wires dangle dangerously as officials turn a blind eye
Even after two major fire incidents reported of late in the Sheikhan Bazaar and Mitta Bazaar areas in the city, the authorities have failed to notice electricity wires dangling loosely in several streets of the market.
Fog grounds 3 flights, delays 15
Three flights were cancelled and 15 delayed due to fog at the Chandigarh international airport here today.