Ministry of Power (India)

India to help Nepal set up power trading entity

New Delhi (PTI): India has entered into an agreement with Nepal to help it set up a power trading entity, which the Himalayan nation has asked for to be able to export power, on the lines of Power Trading Corporation of India....

Indo-German Environment Forum begins on Tuesday

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): The first Indo-German Environment Forum programme begins on Tuesday. It aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of environment. It will focus on issues relating to climate, energy, water and waste...

With elections in mind, Punjab seeks extension of PSEB unbundling again

Eyeing Parliamentary elections to be held next year, the Punjab government has decided to defer for the record 10th time, the unbundling of the Punjab State Electricity Board as the government is not in a mood to displease...

Bid date extended for Tilaiya UMPP

NEW DELHI: Faced with a poor response and a looming global financial crisis, the Union Power Ministry has extended the deadline for submission of request for proposal (RFP) bids for the 4,000-MW Tilaiya Ultra Mega Power Project...

Task force pitches for open access in power sector

The task force chaired by the Planning Commission member BK Chaturvedi, in a serious bid to give push to the open access in the power sector, has recommended that Central and States electricity regulatory commissions...

Power curbs to continue

ALUVA, Kerala: The curb on power will continue as it is almost clear that the centre will not provide its share to the state, said Power Minister A K Balan. The board can be retained in the public sector only if the employees...

“Part-time jobs can boost self-confidence”

PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam on Friday said that college students can be given part-time jobs which will help them to gain self-confidence . Speaking at Children’s Day celebrations organised by the Directorate of ...

Painting contest winners

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: J.S. Seethal, Class V student of Aided UP School, Balussery, Kozhikode, has won the first prize in the State-level painting competition for Class IV and V students conducted by the Union Ministry of Power in...

Supply of full quantum of additional power from today

Special Correspondent BANGALORE: Supply of additional 450 MW of power will commence from Saturday. This would help the five electricity supply companies to stick to the new power supply schedule announced by them. The supply of...

‘Bids for Tilaiya mega power project soon’

Our Bureau Hyderabad, Nov. 14 By the end of November, bids for the fourth ultra mega power project (UMPP) at Tilaiaya in Jharkhand will be invited, according to the Union Minister for State for Power, Mr Jairam Ramesh....

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