Water
NMCG approves projects for Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved various sewerage projects for execution in Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar […]
Year: 2017
Water
Water supply pipeline commissioned to convey Cauvery water to Bengaluru
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in Karnataka has commissioned a water supply pipeline to transport Cauvery water […]
Water
Water supply and drainage projects inaugurated in Bidar, Karnataka
The Karnataka government has inaugurated water supply and drainage projects in the city of Bidar. It commissioned Phase I of […]
Power
Tata Power installs first EV charging station in Mumbai
Tata Power Company Limited has installed its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at a receiving station in Mumbai. The […]
Power
GUVNL tender for power procurment finds no bidders
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s tender for procurement of 1,000 MW of coal-based power witnessed no participation from private players […]
Power
Wind power tariffs hit record low in TANGEDCO auction
Wind power tariffs touched a record low of Rs 3.42 per unit compared to the previous low of Rs 3.46 […]
Power
APTEL upholds OERC’s order on termination of distribution licences
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (OERC) order on the termination of licences […]
Power
NTPC commissions Mandsaur Solar Project
NTPC Limited has commissioned the 250 MW Mandsaur solar project in Madhya Pradesh. The project entails an investment of Rs […]
Power
EESL’s issues mega smart meter tender
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a global tender for procuring 5 million smart meters for Uttar Pradesh and […]
Power
New solar norms prohibit unilateral termination of PPAs
MNRE’s new solar norms have barred unilateral termination or modification of power purchase agreements by state authorities. In addition, a […]
Power
MNRE intensifies solar equipment quality norms
As per the Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Component Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017, issued by the Ministry […]
Water
SLSWCA approves Ramky’s Jharsguda waste treatment project
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority has granted in-principle approval to Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited for developing the Jharsuguda […]
Water
Drinking Water Supply Corporation to be formed for Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to instate a Drinking Water Supply Corporation for the state. The corporation will be […]
Water
Desalination plant proposed at Villupuram in Tamil Nadu
The Government of Tamil Nadu has proposed to develop a 100 mld desalination plant at Villupuram. The plant is expected […]
Water
Six STP projects approved by the National Mission for Clean Ganga
The Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved six sewage treatment projects for implementation in Uttar […]
Water
Sewage treatment plant inaugurated at Amritsar
The Punjab government has inaugurated a 95 million litres per day (mld) sewage treatment plant (STP) at Khapar Kheri in […]
Power
UPERC asks solar power developers to lower tariffs
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a letter to 15 solar power project developers asking them to voluntarily […]
Power
Gujarat government floats tender to procure 1,000 MW of coal-based power
The Gujarat government has floated a tender to procure 1,000 MW of power from coal-based plants willing to sell electricity […]
Power
Financial losses decline by 21.5 per cent under UDAY
The aggregate financial losses of state power distribution companies under the centre’s Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana have reportedly declined by […]
Power
World Bank permits India to construct HEPs on Chenab and Jhelum
As per a recent World Bank statement, India is permitted to construct hydroelectric projects (HEPs) on the tributaries of the […]