India 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 IST
Chennai 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 IST
Let 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 IST
J&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 IST
PMO 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 IST
PM 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 IST
Base 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 IST
PM 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 IST
Adani 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 IST
Govt 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 IST
Govt 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 IST
Govt 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 IST
Coal, 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 IST
Bids 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 IST
Surplus 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 IST
Peak 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 IST
Policy 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 IST
NITI 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
Govt to provide round-the-clock cheap power to all: Goyal
The government aims to provide round-the-clock cheap electricity to everyone across the country, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
Apr 09, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
Tata Power discom suggests ways to reduce tariff in Delhi
Delhi's major power discom Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has suggested a number of steps that it claims will reduce power tariff substantially in the national capital.
Apr 03, 2015, 22:42 PM IST
