energy sector

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 14 Industrial bodies in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, have demanded a reduction of Rs 5 per unit in electricity tariffs, citing soaring production costs amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, officials said on Saturday.Earlier this week, the...

Washington, March 14 – The United States has expanded authorizations for Venezuela's energy and petrochemical sectors, a move that could help stabilize global fertilizer and oil supplies – developments closely watched by major importers such as India.The US Treasury Department said the changes...

Guwahati, March 13 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that by granting land rights to tea workers within garden housing lines, the BJP-led government is ending a "historic injustice" towards the community.Addressing the Congress, Modi said the opposition party never adequately...

Guwahati, March 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that by granting land rights to tea workers within garden housing lines, the BJP-led government is ending a "historic injustice" towards the community.Lashing out at the Congress, Modi said the opposition party never looked...

Amaravati, March 13 The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Friday assigned a group of ministers to analyze the regional repercussions of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking at a press conference at the secretariat, I&PR Minister K Parthasarathy said the Group of Ministers (GoM) will closely...

Mumbai, March 13 – The Sensex and Nifty indices experienced significant selling pressure for the third consecutive day on Friday, as rising crude prices fueled concerns about inflation and global economic stability amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Intense selling in global markets...

Chennai, March 13 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the first unit of the 2x660 MW Super Critical Thermal Power plant, established at a cost of Rs 13,077 crore in the Tuticorin district, on Friday.The plant, established by Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Ltd, is 6 per...

A major initiative has been undertaken to strengthen the electricity infrastructure in Reasi with the launch of the RDSS-ED Reasi Project under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. The project was formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Kumar Abhishek.The project is being implemented...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India remains a well-recognized and trusted nation globally, even amidst disruptions in West Asia. Addressing the NXT Conclave in New Delhi, Mr. Modi said that the country remains stable and resilient despite the challenging situation in the region. He...

Amaravati, March 12 – The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, recording 6,160 MW of power generation and 5,730 MW of ex-bus generation, the highest ever since its inception.State Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar congratulated the Andhra...

New Delhi, March 11 India imported 18,842.60 metric tonnes (MTs) of uranium in various forms for its reactors between 2008-2009 and 2024-2025 under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.In a written reply, Union...

Guwahati, March 11 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in the state.Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that the state government is monitoring the situation arising across the country in the wake of the war in West Asia."I...

New Delhi, March 11 Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, threatening global energy supplies, the government said on Wednesday that it is fully prepared to meet any unprecedented surge in coal demand, with overall coal stocks at approximately 210 million tonnes – sufficient for around 88 days...

New Delhi, March 11 Expressing concern over emerging issues regarding the supply and distribution of LPG cylinders in Kerala, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas urged Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to intervene and ensure there is no shortage of cooking gas.In a letter to the minister...

New Delhi, March 11 – The Congress expressed concern over the evolving global energy situation on Wednesday, describing it as tense and urging the government to address the issue more transparently.Party leaders said that developments in the international energy market and the domestic...

March 11, New Delhi – Countries and agencies worldwide are implementing emergency measures to address soaring oil prices, including capping fuel costs, releasing strategic reserves, and reducing consumption.The major move comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has proposed the...

President Donald Trump has announced a historic $300 billion partnership with India’s Reliance Industries Ltd to establish America First Refining, the first major new oil refinery in the US in 50 years. Trump made the announcement on the social media platform Truth Social, describing the project...

New Delhi, March 10 The government is likely to launch a new version of the PM KUSUM scheme, which would enable farmers to generate renewable electricity while continuing farming on the same land, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.Launched in 2019 with an outlay of Rs 34,422 crore...

A deeper look at the structural strength and resilience of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, beyond narrow economic indicators, reveals a fundamentally different picture.Instead of being dependent, conflict-ridden, and driven by public sector employment, budgetary support, and tourism cycles, the...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 25,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.Responding to a starred question raised by MP Sat Paul Sharma, the Minister of...