In a bid to boost non-conventional energy as an alternative source of power generation, the Punjab Government has announced a subsidy bonanza under different schemes of the Punjab Energy Developmen
All SDMs of Mohali district have been directed to seize diesel generators sets which are causing air and noise pollution and are being operated without clearance from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).
During a recent survey carried out in different parts of Mohali, it was found that most of the generator sets being used in certain areas were creating air and noise pollution.
The organisations fighting for the rights of farmers have launched a struggle against government's decision to acquire agricultural land situated in at least seven villages of Ludhiana district.
One of Asia's biggest wetlands, Keshopur Chamb, is set to get a fresh lease of life with the Punjab Government sanctioning Rs 8.10 crore for its revival.
The Public Works Department (PWD) is gearing up to initiate work on the four-laning of two important national highways allotted to it by the Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways.
The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has finalised the setting up of solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects by world-renowned companies and young entrepreneurs. These projects will generate 250 MW of electricity and contribute 375 million units of green energy to the State grid, at a combined investment of Rs. 2,000 crore. They are estimated to be completed and commissioned by the end of 2014.
Punjab government will soon allocate solar photo-voltaic power projects of a total capacity of 250MW to private players with the move expected to bring in an investment of Rs 2,000 crore.
Digging deep into the issue of unlawful mining in Punjab, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner to “ensure illegal mining is brought to a halt”.
General category would be allotted 15,000 connections (60 per cent), priority categories 7,500 (30 per cent), besides 2,500 (10 per cent) to the miscellaneous category
Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal today accorded sanction to 280 tube wells at a cost of Rs 108 crore for the kandi region to overcome paucity of irrigation water.
