energy conservation

New Delhi, April 7 – The Centre announced on Tuesday that it has doubled the daily quantity of 5 kg LPG cylinders being provided to each state for distribution to migrant laborers."The supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders is being doubled based on the average daily supply to migrant laborers during...

Colombo, April 7 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced an economic relief package on Tuesday aimed at minimizing the impact of the West Asia conflict.Speaking in parliament, Dissanayake said that India has agreed to provide the island nation with petrol and diesel."As a...

Islamabad, April 6 Pakistan's government on Monday decided to close down markets and shopping malls early to save energy in the wake of fuel supply disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to discuss the energy situation, a statement by the...

New Delhi, April 4 The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking...

Colombo, March 31 Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity prices, effective April 1, the power authorities said.The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), KPL Chandralal, said on Monday that the state-owned electricity entity, the Ceylon Electricity Board...

New Delhi, March 29 – Domestic LPG cylinder supplies are normal across the country, with over 5.5 million refills delivered on Saturday, while another 64,000 free 5 kg cylinders have also been sold, and no shortages have been reported at LPG distribution centers, the Ministry of Petroleum said...

New Delhi, March 28 Delhi joined the world in observing Earth Hour on Saturday night, with several iconic monuments and buildings in the capital, including India Gate, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar, switching off their lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm as a demonstration of their commitment to a...

Gwalior, March 28 – WWF India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organized awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”.These...

New Delhi, March 27 Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd said on Saturday that the supply of LPG cylinders to certain parts of its store network has been constrained due to the geopolitical situation in West Asia.The company, which operates fast-food chains, including Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts, said...

New Delhi, March 28 – New Delhi’s iconic India Gate will go dark on Saturday night, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. IST, as part of Earth Hour 2026, a global environmental initiative encouraging people and institutions to switch off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about...

New Delhi, March 27 Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed energy-efficient bricks designed to keep buildings naturally cool, offering a promising solution for sustainable construction, according to officials.The findings of the research have been...

Itanagar, March 27 Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik appealed to the people of the state to actively participate in Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 28.As we mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, let us create "The...

March 26, Kohima: Nagaland is set to participate in the global Earth Hour movement on March 28 to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation.The Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has urged citizens, offices, and workplaces to observe the hour by switching...

New Delhi, March 26 City power distribution companies have urged Delhi residents to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off non-essential electrical appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.BSES distribution companies BRPL and BYPL have joined...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi's power distribution companies have urged residents to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by switching off non-essential electrical appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.BSES distribution companies – BRPL and BYPL – have joined...

Seoul, March 26 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged the nation to cooperate on energy-saving efforts on Thursday, as the prolonged war in the Middle East has disrupted global energy markets, but pledged no changes in electricity prices.Lee made the remarks during an emergency economic...

Seoul, March 24 – The South Korean government will strictly enforce a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system for the public sector in response to potential disruptions in oil supply amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, while also implementing additional energy-saving measures, the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Budget 2026-27, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the Assembly on Tuesday, allocated Rs 3,942 crore to the power department, including Rs 3,500 crore for subsidy payments and Rs 200 crore for undergrounding overhead wires.The budget also proposes the...

Colombo, March 24 – The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services in Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to government institutions on the prudent use of fuel and energy, in light of potential disruptions to fuel imports caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.The...

Colombo, March 22 The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly in the face of potential shortages, amid volatile global oil markets.This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such increase in a week.As a...