ONGC makes 3 major oil and gas discoveries
byNew Delhi (IANS): State-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) said Thursday it has made three significant oil and gas discoveries. Two of the…
Energy
Falling power generation a matter of concern – Virbhadra Singh
byShimla: Banking on electricity generation from the abundant hydro power potential available in the state, chief minister Virbhadra Singh expressed concern over fall in…
Green opposition forces scaling down of 775 MW Luhri project
byShimla: Facing opposition for green activists and villagers, the Ministry of Forest & Environment’s (MoEF) Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) directive for ensuring release of…
Luhri hydroelectric project gets green nod
byShimla: Overriding the opposition of green activists, the ministry of forest and environment, Monday gave its nod for forest clearance to 775 MW Luhri…
Atomic plant to be set up in Haryana
byChandigarh: Haryana’s first atomic power plant will be set up in an area of 1,503 acres in Fatehabad district. The work for erecting a barbed…
Himachal – Center spar over BBMB arrears
byShimla: A Supreme Court verdict about handing Himachal its due arrears from Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects that is yet to be honoured…
Electricity board to review extra charge on online bill payments
byShimla: Not satisfied with HP State Electricity Board’s decision to impose extra convenience charges for online payment of consumer power bills, the government has…
Manali villagers oppose small hydro projects on Vashisht streams
byManali: Irate residents of Vashisht, Mathiana and Koshla villages, close to Manali are up in arm against construction of hydropower project on the streams…
Green activists oppose another large project on Satluj River
byShimla: In opposition to a 775 MW hydropower project on Satluj River that involves 76 Kms of tunnels, Himadhara, an environment action group with…
Virbhadra Singh for free public healthcare, free school travel on Himachal Statehood Day
bySunni: Stressing upon strengthening the rural economy and improving road infrastructure, chief minister Virbhadra Singh today announced free travel facility for government schools students…