The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) is set to have the final say in the proposed four-tier complaint redress system in the power sector. The HERC will now either nominate or recommend the chairperson of the Corporate Consumer Redressal Forum, the apex consumer redress body in the state. The four-tier redress system , including the […]
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Soon, battery-powered boats at Dal Lake
In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration prepares to introduce battery-powered boats as an alternative mode of public transport in the iconic Dal Lake and Jehlum, according to a media report. This initiative aims to provide residents and tourists with a sustainable and efficient means of transportation while preserving the natural beauty of […]
Power cuts for 3 days in Mohali
Officials said the electricity supply to Nayagaon, Kansal, Nada, Mullanpur Garibdas and New Chandigarh among other areas may be interruped on November 16, 17, and 18 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. Eco City-1, Eco City-2, Omaxe, DLF, Florence, the IAS Society and other nearby areas are likely to be affected as well.
Adani adviser’s inclusion in ministry panel sparks furore
The inclusion of an adviser from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in an Environment Ministry panel created a political uproar on Tuesday with Opposition parties slamming the government for a perceived “conflict of interest”. Janardan Choudhary, a key adviser to Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), was named as one of the seven non-institutional members by […]
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits Tesla plant in US as govt mulls duty cut on EVs
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the Tesla factory unit in Fremont and interacted with the senior executives of the Tesla group on Tuesday amidst reports that the government is considering tax breaks on imported electric vehicles (EV) at the request of the owner Elon Musk when he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his US […]
Adani adviser’s inclusion in ministry panel sparks furore
The inclusion of an adviser from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in an Environment Ministry panel created a political uproar on Tuesday with Opposition parties slamming the government for a perceived “conflict of interest”. Janardan Choudhary, a key adviser to Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), was named as one of the seven non-institutional members by […]
Parts of Jammu to see power shutdown
The Chief Engineer (Distribution) of the JPDCL, Jammu, has informed that the power supply to Bani-I, Bani-II, Bhandhar, Lowang and adjoining areas will remain affected from 9 am to 5 pm on November 14. Similarly, the power supply to Shahzadpur, Marh, Gajansoo, Karloop, Marh Bagh, Dataryal, Ghomanhasa and adjoining areas will remain affected from 6 […]
Power subsidy up three times in 10 yrs, may touch Rs 20K cr
Political compulsions and poll promises are set to take a huge toll on the state’s finances as power subsidy has risen by more than three times during the last decade, putting additional burden on the state government. The power subsidy in 2013-14 was Rs 6,324 crore and expected to touch Rs 20,000 crore by this […]
Hydro projects not depositing area development fund: Congress MLA
Kewal Singh Pathania, Congress MLA from Shahpur, has alleged that seven hydroelectric projects located in Dharkandi area of the Shahpur constituency, were not depositing the Local Area Development Fund (LADF), though these projects were producing power worth Rs 29 crore annually. As per the rules, they should deposit Rs 50 lakh annually under the LADF. […]
UK seeks duty cut on EVs in free trade talks
The UK is pushing for a cut in customs duty on electric vehicles in the ongoing negotiations for signing a free-trade deal with India, a senior official confirmed. At present, there is a customs duty of 60% on imported cars priced below $40,000 while it is 100% on those priced above this point. The UK […]
Expedite work on four hydel projects, Power Secretary urged
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Employees Union has urged Power Secretary Bharat Khera to expedite the execution of four small hydroelectric power projects, namely the SAI Kothi-I (15 MW), Sai Kothi-II (18 MW), Devi Kothi (16 MW) and the Hail (18 MW) in Chamba district. The union apprised the Secretary of the delay in […]
Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL employee while accepting bribe
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state apprehended Kulwant Singh, a complaint handling boy, posted at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala, while taking a bribe of Rs 8,000. Announcing it here on Wednesday, a spokesperson of the state VB said the power official was arrested on […]