Abohar: A 35-year-old farmer, Mohinder Jat, was electrocuted after a wire from an electricity pole broke and fell in a field at Pohadka village when he was working there. The family of the deceased refused to get a post-mortem done until their demand for a compensation was accepted. After a three-hour long protest, the administration […]
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Adani stocks make comeback after SC panel gives clean chit
Shares of all the 10 listed Adani Group firms continued their rally on Monday, with Adani Enterprises climbing nearly 19%, after a Supreme Court-appointed panel found no evidence of stock price manipulation in Adani Group companies, while a separate SEBI probe into alleged violation of money flows from offshore entities has “drawn a blank”. The […]
Powergrid nets Rs 4,320 cr in Q4
Powergrid has announced a profit after tax of Rs 4,320 crore for Q4FY23 on a consolidated basis, up 4% over Q4FY22. The total income rose by 13% to Rs 12,557 crore compared to Rs 11,068 crore for Q4FY22.
Royal Enfield looking to roll out uniquely differentiated electric bikes: CEO
Royal Enfield is developing ‘uniquely differentiated electric motorcycles’ and has already started investing towards product development and creating a supplier ecosystem around its Chennai-based plant, according to CEO B Govindarajan. The company, which is part of Eicher Motors, has announced a capex of Rs 1,000 crore for the current fiscal with a focus on various […]
Six entities under lens for suspicious trading in Adani shares prior to release of Hindenburg report: SC panel
Six entities including four foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are under lens for suspicious trading in Adani group shares prior to the release of the damning Hindenburg report, the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee has said. There was a build-up of short positions in the Adani scips prior to the January 24 release of the Hindenburg report, […]
Govt to formulate green hydrogen policy, says Himachal Pradesh CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said a green hydrogen policy would be formulated to promote its use and make the state a leading hub of its production. “The state’s abundant renewable energy resources, including ample sunlight, water and wind, make it an ideal location for generating green hydrogen. The primary aim is to attract investments in […]
Circular for fine imposed on farmers for power theft withdrawn
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here today said that the circular on the penalty imposed by the power corporations on the farmers for power theft in the agriculture sector had been withdrawn. The circular was issued on the recommendation made by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) and the state government is not bound to […]
40 participate in workshop on energy conservation
The State Energy Directorate and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) organised a one-day workshop on energy conservation and efficiency here today. More than 40 participants from various departments, including Shimla Municipal Corporation, Shimla Smart City Limited, Solan Municipal Council, HPSEBL, HPSPCB, HPPWD, Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation and the Jal Shakti […]
87 of 172 power projects register for water cess
As many as 87 hydroelectric power projects have registered themselves for water cess. The state Jal Shakti Department had issued notices to 172 power projects for the imposition of water cess. Sources say that many projects have adopted the policy of wait and watch as the issue is likely to be embroiled in legal wrangles. […]
Punjab Govt to ensure 8-hour power supply for direct sowing of rice
The state government said it would ensure eight-hour uninterrupted power supply from May 20 to 31 for direct sowing of rice (DSR) across the state. Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that for DSR, electricity supply would be provided for eight hours on alternate days to each agricultural feeder. He said the International Border area […]
Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO assures farmers of uninterrupted power supply
Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Friday visited the PSPCL office in Gurdaspur to review the preparations for power supply for the upcoming season. He instructed officials concerned to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the area. He asked the officials to increase field visits to inspect transformers and lines so that defects, if any, could […]
HPSEBL staff union questions Centre’s smart meter move
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) Employees Union raised questions over the smart metering project being carried out in the state under Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, during its regional conference held here today. Union president Kameshwar Dutt Sharma said the scheme was neither practical nor viable for the state. “The goals, terms […]