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Chandigarh, Apr 2 (PTI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Thursday arrested a sub-divisional officer (SDO) of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Malerkotla district. An official spokesperson said the accused, , Hardeep Singh, was posted at the PSPCL office in Kup Kalan sub-division and was arrested based on a complaint filed by a resident of Bhogiwal village. The complainant alleged that the SDO, during inspection of his house, found ...Read More >
Rejects claims on Udhampur neglect, says access, land use based on feasibility Srinagar, Apr 4: The government on Saturday said that the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project primarily impacts Ramban district, rejecting claims that Udhampur has been disproportionately affected or denied development benefits. Replying to a question by legislator Pawan Kumar Gupta, the government detailed that the 1,856 MW project spans Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi, with "maximum submergence in Ramban district thereby m ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 1: "Border villages are India's first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor observed that the residents of border village are serving the nation every single day. That service must not be honoured on ...Read More >
Distribution utilities, or discoms, are also paying their current dues in time to avoid regulation under the rules. Outstanding legacy dues of power distribution utilities or discoms reduced to Rs 3,300 crore in March this year from Rs 1.39 trillion in June 2022, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Government of India notified the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules on June 3, 2022. As per the rules, all dues owed to generating companies (IPPs, CPSEs, and Renewable ...Read More >
Introduction The global shift toward renewable energy has accelerated in recent years as households and businesses look for more sustainable ways to meet their electricity needs. Solar energy has emerged as one of the most accessible and scalable solutions, supported by advancements in technology and declining equipment costs. While solar panels often receive the most attention, the role of the inverter is equally critical in determining system performance and reliability. A solar inverter ser ...Read More >
Mumbai: After weeks of disruption sparked by the West Asia conflict, Mumbai's hospitality sector is moving towards a more permanent fix to its fuel crisis. Nearly 2,000 hotels and restaurants, largely in south Mumbai, are preparing to switch to piped natural gas, or PNG, in a bid to escape the uncertainty, delays and daily struggle of securing commercial LPG cylinders.The strongest response has come from south Mumbai, where demand is high despite infrastructure challenges. Dense development and ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 4: The Punjab BJP on Saturday held a state-level protest in Amritsar demanding justice for the family of the state warehousing corporation district manager (DM), Gagandeep Randhawa, who had recently ended his life by consuming poison and made a video clip in which he purportedly alleged harassment and intimidation by the then Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar. BJP demands CBI probe Demanding a CBI probe into the case, BJP state president Sunil Jakhar said that the part ...Read More >
Gujarat RTE Admissions 2026: Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, private schools in Gujarat have begun offering high-quality education to those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds through an online admissions procedure. Until April 17, 2026, qualified applicants may register online at rte.orpgujarat.com. Every year, the Directorate of Primary Education conducts the Gujarat RTE admission for pupils in the EWS categories to receive a high-quality education. 25% of seats are set aside for kid ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has cited reports of unnamed global think tanks to suggest that the current camapaign by US-Israel in Iran points to a "strategic failure" for Israel and the United States, while underscoring Iran's resilience. In a post on X, Fathali said, "A review of global think tanks, from the US and Europe to Asia, reveals a clear pattern: strategic failure for Israel and the US." He further highlighted Iran's enduring streng ...Read More >
India's homes tell a curious story. The living room runs on electricity, lights, fans, air-conditioners, and televisions, while the kitchen, the very heart of the household, continues to depend on LPG. In an era of clean energy transition, this divide is increasingly difficult to justify. It is time to extend electricity from the living room to the kitchen and reimagine domestic energy use in India. As the proverb goes, "A stitch in time saves nine." India must act now, before rising energy dem ...Read More >
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed increasing the permissible deviation in building plans from 5% to 15% across the Greater Bengaluru Area, triggering a sharp debate among urban planners, activists and civic authorities in Bengaluru. The draft amendment to GBA building rules is aimed at addressing widespread violations and clearing long-pending occupancy certificates (OCs) for an estimated 3 lakh to 3.5 lakh properties, but critics warn it could effectively regularise non-compli ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Raj Bhavan constituency, encapsulating Puducherry's political, economic, and cultural heart, is the most-watched battleground in the April 9, 2026, Assembly polls. The Raj Bhavan constituency, considered the crown jewel of Puducherry for its administrative and tourism significance, is currently in the final stages of election preparations. As part of the single-phase Assembly polls for the Union Territory, voting will take place on Thursday, April 9. Also ...Read More >
TN RTE admission 2026: Parents in Tamil Nadu looking to secure Class LKG and I admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026-27 academic year can start planning, as key dates approach. Applications will open on April 20 and close on May 18, giving families nearly a month to submit forms either online at the official TN RTE portal or directly at their chosen private school.Verification of documents and age criteria will also be strictly checked this year. The children applying fo ...Read More >
Patna, April 4 (UNI) Bihar has recorded a total revenue collection of Rs 43,324.79 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant achievement for the state's commercial taxes department. Bihar Finance minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said the collection includes revenue from Goods and Services Tax (GST), VAT and other sources, reflecting a 4.09 per cent increase over the previous fiscal. The state had collected Rs 41,623.96 crore in 2024-25. Highlighting the performance, the minister ...Read More >
Gujarat RTE admissions 2026: Online applications for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Gujarat commenced on April 4, 2026, opening access to Class 1 seats in private schools for children from economically weaker and middle-income families. The application window will remain open until April 17, with submissions accepted until midnight on the final day.In the current year, the number of seats in private schools comes to above 84,000 against 94,000 in the previous year. As per t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, announcing a series of measures including strict enforcement of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule, curbs on polluting vehicles and a push for cleaner transport and dust control.Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes.The action plan, announced after ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Entry of goods vehicles into Delhi will be restricted to those compliant with BS-VI norms or CNG and electricity from Nov 1 onwards. Non-essential traffic inflow will also be regulated.This decision came as chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan, 2026.In periods of severe pollution, govt may introduce staggered office timings, announce work-from-home directives and more restrictions on polluting vehicles, Delhi govt said.Govt last year h ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): With summer setting in, rooftop solar systems across western Madhya Pradesh are now generating electricity for nearly 12.5 hours a day, from around 6.15am to 6.45pm in early April. This marks a sharp increase from January, when generation was limited to about 9.5 hours daily, reflecting an impressive 20% rise in output. The rapid growth of solar energy adoption in the Malwa and Nimar regions is yielding strong results. According to Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Govt is working to step up the supply of induction cooktops and vessels, while nudging companies and institutional kitchens to move to electricity-based cooking to reduce pressure on gas.To meet the immediate requirement of cooktops, whose demand has increased in the wake of LPG concerns, imports are lined up, while domestic production is sought to be speeded up in the coming weeks.Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, DPIIT secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, power secretary Pankaj ...Read More >
Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest hub for Electric Vehicle public charging stations in India, with 2,039 operational units installed by oil marketing companies. This puts Karnataka just behind Uttar Pradesh in the national rankings, according to data by Ministry of Heavy Industries. According to the data accessed by The Hindu, a total of 2,039 EV public charging stations (EV PCS) installed by oil marketing companies (OMCs) are currently operational in Karnataka. A year-wise analysis s ...Read More >
The proposal to relax the permissible deviation limit in building constructions from the existing 5% to 15% within the Greater Bengaluru Area is aimed at providing relief to lakhs of properties stuck without Occupancy Certificates (OCs), without which they are not able to get utility service connections like power and water. Around 3 to 3.5 lakh properties in Bengaluru are said to be stuck without getting an OC due to deviation beyond 5% from the sanctioned plan, following a December, 2024 Supr ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Energy Department is preparing a long-term plan to provide free electricity to nearly 1.5 crore small consumers over the next five years, primarily by scaling up rooftop solar adoption. As part of the initiative, the state is considering an expansion of its SMART (Swayampurn Maharashtra Awasiya Rooftop) scheme, which offers targeted subsidies to promote residential solar installations. The scheme focuses on households consuming up to 100 units of electricity per month, pa ...Read More >
Abhinav RajputNew Delhi: Entry of goods vehicles into Delhi will be restricted to those compliant with BS-VI norms or CNG and electricity from Nov 1 onwards. Non-essential traffic inflow will also be regulated.This decision came as chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan, 2026.In periods of severe pollution, govt may introduce staggered office timings, announce work-from-home directives and more restrictions on polluting vehicles, Delhi govt said.Go ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) Stepping up the fight against pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled an aggressive and wide-ranging strategy to combat air pollution in the national capital, with focus on stricter enforcement. Announcing the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27, and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes. According to CM, the plan, pre ...Read More >
Puducherry: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday, April 3, campaigned in Puducherry ahead of the assembly elections in the Union Territory (UT), urging voters to elect the Congress-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance candidates by a "massive majority" to protect democracy and the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Bhatti, accompanied by Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee president Vidyalingam, canvassed in the Mana ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed raising permissible deviations from sanctioned building plans to 15 per cent from the existing 5 per cent. This move primarily aims to provide relief to lakhs of properties stuck without occupancy certificates (OCs), which subsequently prevented them from receiving utility service connections like power and water. The Supreme Court in December 2024 ordered state governments not to provide water and electricity connections to houses w ...Read More >
Chennai: As summer intensifies, demand for power in the state begins peaking. But, dry weather and clear skies are keeping solar generation high, helping meet daily electricity needs.The state's peak demand -- the highest level of electricity demand recorded on the grid during a specific period -- has hovered around 20,000 megawatts (MW) in recent weeks, while daily consumption has stayed above 400 million units. Solar output has also risen steadily. On Wednesday, solar power generation set reco ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's ambitious pod taxi project in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) is set to redefine urban mobility in one of the city's busiest commercial hubs, promising faster, seamless and technology-driven commuting for thousands of daily travellers. Planned as India's first automated pod taxi network, the project, officially termed the Automated Rapid Transit System (ARTS), will run along an approximately 8-9 km elevated corridor connecting Bandra and Kurla stations via BKC. The system will f ...Read More >
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that the Telangana Government is firm on ensuring that the schemes launched by the Government do not remain as mere entries on paper, but "bring about a tangible and distinct transformation in the lives of the people". The Government had accordingly launched the 99-day Prajapati Palana - Pragati Pranalika from March 6 to reach out to people, said Mr. Reddy, noting that it was launched with the coordination of all Government departments extended from ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the 1979 agreement between the governments of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab is a sovereign commitment that must be honoured in letter and spirit and fully implemented. While replying to a supplementary question by BJP MLA Darshan Kumar about compensation, employment for locals, and J&K's 20 percent share of electricity from the Ranjit Sagar Dam project, the CM informed the Assembly today that he would take up the issue wit ...Read More >
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