Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE), an autonomous body of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), organised the 4th ‘International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-energy Research-2023 (ICRABR-2023). The event was inaugurated by Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary, MNRE, today. The MNRE Secretary highlighted the importance of bio-energy to meet the […]
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Drive to check power theft in Nurpur, Jassur
The HPSEBL has launched a drive in Nurpur and Jassur towns of Kangra district to check power theft and other irregularities by consumers. A team of HPSEBL’s technical staff led by Senior Executive Engineer, Electrical Division, Vikas Thakur conducted raids in Nurpur this week. Thakur said that three cases of electricity theft, eight cases of […]
Disaster-hit to get free LPG connections, ration: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
The state government has launched a scheme for providing free LPG connections and free ration to the disaster-affected families, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while chairing the 173rd meeting of the Board of Directors of HP State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited here last evening. The Chief Minister stated that eligible beneficiaries had already started […]
Nod awaited, agency starts building EV charging stations in Chandigarh
Even as the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation had rejected a proposal of the UT Administration to set up charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) at its paid parking lots, the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) has already started constructing these. The MC House, in its meeting in July, had sought more […]
Builders across Haryana to pay more for power substations
Builders across Haryana will have to pay through their nose by way of hefty charges —ranging from Rs 1.70 crore to whopping Rs 166 crore — for the installation of electricity substations in their respective colonies. The external electrical system development charges (EESDC), which have been introduced by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), will […]
Will use Bathinda thermal plant land for public projects, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the land of the now-closed Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant (GNDTP) would be used for public projects. During discussions with officials of various departments, the CM explored various options for the utilisation of the land. He has rejected the proposal given by a cement company to set up […]
Attempt to bribe UHBVN official, 2 get 3-year RI
The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ashu Kumar Jain, has sentenced two persons to rigorous imprisonment of three years for instigating a Subdivisional Officer of the Power Department in Kurukshetra to accept illegal gratification. The court held Heera Lal and Inder Arora guilty and convicted them for the commission of the offence punishable […]
Centre’s nod to 800MW thermal plant in Yamunanagar
The Union Government has approved the 800-megawatt (MW) ultra-supercritical expansion unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant (DCRTPP) in Yamunanagar. Sharing this information on Friday, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said the state government had initiated the construction process for the project, which would mark a significant milestone for Haryana. It is expected to […]
Year on, Chandigarh Admn to review Electric Vehicle Policy
Facing challenges in switching over to electric vehicles, the UT Administration has decided to review the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy. Rolled out on September 20 last year, the policy is likely to be reviewed by second week of this month, said a senior officer. Apart from taking a decision on the continuation of incentives being […]
RIL unveils swappable battery for EVs
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) showcased its swappable and multipurpose battery storage technology for electric vehicles (EVs) on Wednesday, as it makes a big push on clean energy. Reliance displayed removable and swappable batteries for EVs that can also be used to power household appliances through an inverter at a renewable energy exhibition.
81 sites identified for setting up e-vehicle charging stations in Himachal
The state government has identified 81 sites along six proposed green corridors for setting up charging stations for electric vehicles. At present, there are 30 charging stations in Himachal, including 19 set up by various government agencies. The Himachal Pradesh Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) is operating 110 buses and 50 taxis, all battery operated. Besides, […]
Govt to start auction of critical mineral blocks in few weeks
The auction of critical mineral blocks will take place in the next few weeks, Additional Secretary mines Sanjay Lohiya said on Thursday. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements are essential components in rapidly growing clean energy technologies — from wind turbines and electricity networks to electric vehicles. Demand for […]