Narendra Modi launches Maritime India Summit 2016, says wants to restore India's position in this sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Maritime India Summit 2016 at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre in Goregaon on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2016, 11:08 AM IST116 villages electrified last week: Govt
As many as 116 villages were electrified last week in the country, taking the total number to 7,128, the Power Ministry said on Monday
Apr 04, 2016, 22:36 PM ISTIndia likely to spend $1 trillion on power by 2030: Piyush Goyal
India is expected to spend a whopping USD 1 trillion (about Rs 65 lakh crore) by 2030 on ramping up its power infrastructure as one of the world's largest energy consumers aims to provide 24/7 electricity to its citizens.
Feb 09, 2016, 18:09 PM ISTChennai startup develops power-saver device for solar units
In a significant development that could give a big boost to the adoption of solar energy in power-starved countries like India, a Chennai-based startup has come out with a unique device - a dual mode micro-inverter.
Nov 30, 2015, 00:18 AM ISTLet your idle phone help cure cancer as you sleep
Imagine that your idle phone is helping power cancer research as you hit the sack. With a new app, Australia's Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Vodafone Foundation want to create a "supercomputer" that will use the free power from your smartphone to help speed up cancer research.
Nov 09, 2015, 17:56 PM ISTJ&K CM asks state department to ensure power as per schedule
With winter chill setting in earlier than expected, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has directed the Power Development Department (PDD) to work out an institutional mechanism that will ensure availability of power as per the notified schedule.
Oct 30, 2015, 13:38 PM ISTPMO asks Coal Ministry to increase fuel linkages to sectors
To ensure availability of fuel to industries, the Prime Minister's Office has asked the Coal Ministry to increase coal linkages to all sectors, including power.
Aug 09, 2015, 12:47 PM ISTPM calls for tetrad revolutions in farm, allied sectors
Aiming to make the country self- sufficient, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for tetrad revolutions of green, saffron, white and blue to boost production in agriculture, power, dairy and fishery sector.
Jul 25, 2015, 15:30 PM ISTBase metal industry to grow 8-10% annually: Moody's
Indian base metals industry is expected to grow by 8-10 percent annually over the next three years on the back of increased demand from power, construction and automotive sectors, rating agency Moody's said on Tuesday.
Jul 07, 2015, 20:09 PM ISTPM to launch power development scheme in Varanasi tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Sunday.
Jun 27, 2015, 16:08 PM ISTAdani Group mulls Rs 50-K crore investment in Jharkhand
Adani Group is looking to invest Rs 50,000 crore for producing urea, methane, power and substitute natural gas (SNG) in Jharkhand.
Jun 26, 2015, 16:53 PM ISTGovt wants CIL to keep coal prices low for cheaper power
The government wants state-run CIL to keep coal prices low for cheaper power tariff, a top official said on Thursday.
Jun 25, 2015, 15:19 PM ISTGovt to give farmers power, seeds subsidy in case rains fail
The government on Friday announced it will offer subsidy on diesel, power and seeds to farmers in case of deficient monsoon affecting crops.
Jun 05, 2015, 15:02 PM ISTGovt to give subsidy on power, diesel, seeds in case of deficient monsoon
Due to poor monsoon, agriculture growth stood at 0.2 percent in fiscal year 2014-15.
Jun 05, 2015, 13:03 PM ISTCoal, power, RE plan $250 bn investment in 5 years: Goyal
Government on Wednesday said investments worth USD 250 billion are planned over the next five years in coal, power and renewable energy and it is looking at opening 40-50 new coal mines in 18 months.
May 13, 2015, 14:52 PM ISTBids for subsidy by gas power projects postponed by 1 day
Sources said the e-auction on Tuesday will be for stranded power plants, and the same for units receiving sub-optimal domestic gas will be held on May 13.
May 11, 2015, 11:07 AM ISTSurplus mine land would be returned to states: Goyal
The surplus land that is no longer required by coal companies will either be returned to state governments or would be used for building solar power plants, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Apr 27, 2015, 15:31 PM ISTPeak power deficit in March improves to 3.2%: CEA
Peak power deficit -- shortage in electricity supply when demand is at its highest -- stood at 4.7 per cent in March 2014.
Apr 26, 2015, 11:04 AM ISTPolicy soon on feeding off-grid power to national network
A Power Ministry official said that as and when the grid reaches a place that has an off-grid option, there will be a "must-run status" for feeding its electricity into the grid.
Apr 16, 2015, 15:55 PM ISTNITI Aayog to bring integrated energy policy soon: Panagariya
"(We) will have a national energy policy. We are in discussions with our colleagues in different ministries," NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said at a press conference here.
Apr 13, 2015, 13:17 PM IST