hydroelectric power

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka on Friday advocated for a higher allocation of LPG for commercial use, particularly for the hospitality sector, during the meeting between the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for coordination between the Centre and...

Itanagar, March 24 Arunachal Pradesh Minister Nyato Dukam expressed hope that the proposed 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project will bring transformative benefits to affected families, in addition to contributing to the development of the state and the nation.Addressing an...

Shimla, March 20 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Friday that 1,098 government buildings in the state remain unoccupied as they have not been put to any use.He said this while responding to a question raised by BJP MLA Satpal Singh Satti in the state Assembly...

New Delhi, March 20 Patel Engineering announced on Friday that it has secured a ₹230 crore project from Dorjlung Hydro Power Ltd, based in Bhutan.The first phase of the project, the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project in Bhutan, includes pre-construction work, Patel Engineering said...

New Delhi, March 16 The government plans to add 97,000 MW of thermal power capacity based on coal and lignite by 2034–35 to meet the anticipated 3,07,000 MW requirement, Parliament was informed on Monday.To meet this requirement, several initiatives have already been undertaken, Minister of...

Srinagar, March 13 – Members of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Parliament called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday and submitted a memorandum highlighting issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.A statement issued by the NC said that members of...

Hamirpur (HP), March 13 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Friday that there is no shortage of LPG and dismissed reports about the hoarding of gas cylinders in the state.He also appealed to the public to refrain from giving credence to false rumors.Sukhu added...

Idukki (Kerala), March 12 Power Minister K Krishnankutty on Thursday said the Idukki Hydroelectric Project was a dream realized that rescued Kerala from darkness.He inaugurated the golden jubilee celebrations of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project and released the Golden Jubilee Souvenir at a...

New Delhi, March 12 The government is re-evaluating its plan to issue tenders for 1 GW wind energy projects, according to a senior official."Tenders for 1 GW of wind energy projects are ready, but we are re-evaluating whether to proceed or not," the official said.Discussions with...

New Delhi, March 12 Approximately 6,600 megawatts of nuclear capacity are under construction, and another 7,000 megawatts are in various stages of planning and approval, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Thursday.The minister also stated that 12,723.50 MW of hydroelectric projects are under...

NHPC Limited developed the 390 MW Dulhasti Power Station through financing via equity and loans or market borrowings, the Centre informed Parliament.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha to a question raised by Member of Parliament Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik...

Shimla, March 9 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the BJP on Monday of working against the interests of Himachal Pradesh by not supporting the continuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).The 16th Finance Commission has recommended the discontinuation of RDG for 17 states...

Shimla, March 4 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday appealed to the Central government to grant 50 per cent royalty on water used by hydroelectric power plants in the state, so that it can become self-sufficient in the absence of the Revenue Deficit Grant.The...

Itanagar, February 18 The 2,880-MW Dibang hydroelectric project, under construction in Arunachal Pradesh, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of the diversion tunnel, officials said on Wednesday.The final blast marking the breakthrough of diversion tunnel-3 was...

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), February 14 – Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh called on the state's youth to take the lead in building a "Developed Arunachal" by 2047, emphasizing the importance of informed participation, awareness of public policies, cultural pride, and economic...

Bhubaneswar, February 12 The Odisha government signed agreements on Thursday for the establishment of renewable energy projects with a total investment of Rs 67,000 crore.GRIDCO, under the state Energy Department, signed agreements with National Hydroelectric Power Corp (NHPC), Bharat...

Bhubaneswar, February 12 The Odisha government signed agreements on Thursday to establish renewable energy projects with a total investment of ₹67,000 crore.GRIDCO, under the state's Energy Department, signed agreements with National Hydroelectric Power Corp (NHPC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd...