To benefit colonies in Parambikulam
PALAKKAD : The Chittur sub-division of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) on Friday commissioned two mini-water supply schemes for the remote tribal hamlets in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
The projects are expected to address drinking water shortage in the hamlets and benefit 42 tribal families in Earth Dam colony, 27 in Kadar Colony and 65 in PAP Colony.
Jayalalithaa says corruption main reason for fall in power generation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday promised steps to increase power generation by 5,000 MW, as mentioned in her party's election manifesto, but ruled out any revision of power tariff.
The Madhya Pradesh government is undertaking positive efforts for establishing new power projects in the state. The government has provided Rs. 1557 crore 95 lakh as financial assistance to Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company during the last six years. A provision of Rs.
Much to the relief of power consumers of different categories, the hike in the revised electricity rates for 2011-12 announced by MP Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC), were not as steep as expected here on Monday.
An eagerly anticipated opinion of the attorney general has boomeranged on the Arjun Munda government, which was hoping to wrest control over the contentious coal block of Banhardih in Latehar by teaming up a private player of its choice with the state electricity board for mining explorations.
Ranchi, May 15: Representatives of trade and industry today voiced strong opposition to a proposal filed by the Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) to hike its tariff, terming the state utility as one of the most inefficient bodies, at a public hearing conducted by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC).
The commission had organised the hearing to seek public opinion
Power plant Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd, the joint venture between state-run firms NTPC and GAIL, will sell about five per cent of its total capacity of 1,967 Mw outside Maharashtra, for the first time starting July this year.
The company is also planning a 2,100 Mw capacity expansion addition but it will depend on availability of gas, Chairman D K Jain told Business Standard.
The government today gave nod for enhancement in capacity to 23 small hydroelectric projects and allowed IPPs (independent power producers) to dispose of their power in any manner after allowing royalty in the shape of free power to the state.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister PK Dhumal here today.
Backed by, perhaps, one of the biggest cadre of engineers, and a strength of 22,000 employees, the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) may once again face questions on its capabilities in speedily harnessing the state
