A Greek passenger train collided head-on with a cargo train late on Tuesday night, killing at least 38 and wounding many others. Around 350 people were on one train while 2 crew were on the cargo train. Greece declared three days of national mourning. AP
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Increase in LPG price anti-poor: MP Deepender Hooda
Expressing strong objection to the increase in the price of cooking gas, Member of Parliament Deepender Hooda said the government had taken anti-poor decision just before Holi, one of the major festivals in the country. “Instead of giving relief from inflation, this arrogant government is inflicting economic pain on the poor and middle class at […]
CPM, Cong criticise hike in LPG price
The CPM and the Congress today condemned the hike in the price of LPG cylinder announced by the Central Government recently. The CPM threatened to launch an agitation if the decision was not revoked soon. Jagat Ram, CPM local committee secretary, said, “The hike in the LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 is an anti-people […]
Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
Communities around the world emitted more carbon dioxide in 2022 than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding from the pandemic and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power. Emissions of the climate-warming gas that were caused by energy production grew 0.9% to […]
Adani sells stake in four group companies for Rs 15,446 crore
The embattled Adani Group has sold minority stakes in four of its listed companies to US-based GQG Partners for Rs 15,446 crore as the apple-to-airport conglomerate, recovering from a sell-off triggered by a short-seller report, looks to shore up liquidity ahead of the $2 billion debt repayment due in the coming months. It sold shares […]
Adani sells stake in 4 companies for Rs 15,446 crore
The embattled Adani Group has sold minority stakes in four of its listed companies to US-based GQG Partners for Rs 15,446 crore as the apple-to-airport conglomerate, recovering from a sell-off triggered by a short-seller report, looks to shore up liquidity ahead of the USD 2 billion debt repayment due in the coming months. It sold […]
Smart electricity meters opposed in Nurpur
The HPSEBL Employees Union is opposing the Central Government’s decision to replace electronic meters with smart meters in the state under the Revamped Distribution Sector (RDS) Scheme. Kameshwar Sharma, president of the union, today alleged that the Centre had launched the RDS Scheme in June 2021 to pave the way for privatisation of the HPSEBL.
Chandigarh says no to monthly bills for power consumption
Despite the directions of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), residents of the city will continue to get bimonthly electricity bills. The UT Electricity Department has submitted that the implementation of monthly billing for domestic and commercial category of consumers at this stage is not feasible. The Commission had issued directions to the UT Electricity […]
Demand up, PSPCL resorts to power cuts ahead of peak season
With the power demand during February this year increasing by around 19 per cent as compared with the figure for the same month last year, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has been imposing unscheduled power cuts in many cities and villages. With prevailing high rates of power at the energy exchange and curtailed […]
PSPCL Director (Commercial) assumes charge
Ravinder Singh Saini today assumed the charge as Director (Commercial) of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). Saini has been appointed for a term of two years by the government. He started his career at PSPCL as assistant engineer in May 6,1987, and rose to the level of engineer-in-chief. He served the PSPCL for around […]
Better heli taxi service sought to boost tourism in Shimla
The Tourism Industry Stakeholders’ Association has demanded an increase in the number of flights, capacity of heli taxi and changes in the timings so that the inflow of tourists travelling from Chandigarh to Shimla can be improved. Association president Mohinder Seth says, “The footfall of tourists has been declining in Shimla in the recent times […]
66 big infra projects worth Rs 5 lakh crore recommended for approval under PM GatiShakti
As many as 66 big-ticket infrastructure projects worth about Rs 5 lakh crore of different ministries have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative so far this fiscal, a senior official said on Thursday. These projects have been recommended by the Network Planning Group (NPG) constituted under the PM GatiShakti initiative launched in […]