Nilambur by-election crucial for CM Vijayan as CPI-M celebrates ninth year in power

Nilambur by-election crucial for CM Vijayan as CPI-M celebrates ninth year in power

Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, April 22 (IANS) Celebrations have started in Kerala for the ninth year of the Pinarayi Vijayan regime, which began in 2016, and continued after he led his CPI-M to a stellar victory in 2021 for an unprecedented second consecutive term, amid talks that he will lead the Left to … Read more

Storm, heavy rain in Guwahati causes widespread power outages

Storm, heavy rain in Guwahati causes widespread power outages

Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, April 21 (IANS) Due to a spell of heavy rain and unexpected storm, many areas in Guwahati city were facing severe power outages and load shedding, an electricity department official said on Monday. Rain lashed the city on Sunday evening, bringing it to a standstill with widespread power cuts, … Read more

Kharge slams PM Modi over ED action, says Nitish Kumar switches sides to stay in power

Kharge slams PM Modi over ED action, says Nitish Kumar switches sides to stay in power

Follow Us on Google News Patna, April 20 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a rally in Bihar’s Buxar district on Sunday. Addressing a large gathering, Kharge accused the Modi government of weaponising Central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) … Read more

British-era Shanan Power Project in Himachal belongs to Punjab: Minister

British-era Shanan Power Project in Himachal belongs to Punjab: Minister

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, April 18 (IANS) Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Friday said that the British-era Shanan Power Project in Himachal Pradesh is the property of his state. In a statement issued here, he said, “Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri should first be aware of the facts regarding … Read more

12 power projects with overall capacity of 11,517 MW underway in Arunachal: Official

12 power projects with overall capacity of 11,517 MW underway in Arunachal: Official

Follow Us on Google News Itanagar, April 18 (IANS) As several hydropower projects with a total generation capacity of 11517 MW are underway in Arunachal Pradesh, the state government has undertaken ambitious transmission and distribution infrastructure projects to make the state ready for immediate power evacuation and distribution, an official said here on Friday. A … Read more

Power supply affected in several Kashmir areas as KPDCL announces shutdown

Srinagar, April 17: Electricity has remained affected in several areas of Kashmir as the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) announced a shutdown schedule for carrying out infrastructure upgrades and maintenance works. As per the schedule, in the Srinagar-Budgam sector, the power supply to Peerbagh, Humhama, Airforce, Sheikhpora, STC BSF, Hyderpora, and adjoining areas will remain … Read more

J&K Students Association Slams AMU Administration for Targeting Kashmiri Scholar; Demands Action Against Provost for Intimidation and Abuse of Power

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday has strongly condemned the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) administration over the issuance of a show cause notice to Zubair Altaf Reshi, a Kashmiri PhD scholar at the Department of Botany and National Spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, terming it an outright attack on academic … Read more

High inflation eroded purchasing power, hit households’ savings before 2014: Centre

High inflation eroded purchasing power, hit households’ savings before 2014: Centre

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As India’s retail inflation hit six-year low in March, the government data showed on Wednesday that average annual inflation between 2004–05 and 2013–14 stood at 8.2 per cent, reflecting a decade marked by considerable volatility in retail prices and households across the country bearing the … Read more

Adani Electricity observes Fire Service Week across power distribution area

Adani Electricity observes Fire Service Week across power distribution area

Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In a bid to promote fire prevention, Adani Electricity on Wednesday said it is observing ‘Fire Service Week’ from April 14-20, throughout its power distribution area. During the week, various fire safety workshops are being organised for Adani Electricity’s power warriors. The theme for this year … Read more