Industry in Himachal permitted to buy power from private sector
byShimla: With industry bearing the brunt of pour outages, especially during winter months, the government has opened the doors for industrial houses to buy…
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Himachal and Canadian province British Columbia sign letter of intent
byShimla: The Himachal government signed up a letter of intent with the government of Canadian province British Columbia for starting developmental programs that include…
Hydrogen powered truck developed
bySydney: A prototype, developed by researchers, could successfully show the way to developing hydrogen-powered trucks and ensure clean, green and silent transportation. The prototype…
After 45 years, Himachal gets 7.19% share in Bhakra, Beas projects
byEnergy arrears bill runs up to Rs 3851.11 Crore Shimla: Implementing the Supreme Court judgment, the central government has ordered allocation of 7.19 %…
China’s Three Gorges project hits full capacity
byBeijing : China’s Three Gorges Dam Sunday reached its designed highest mark, the second time for the world’s largest water control and hydropower project…
Dhumal commissions 4.5 MW Bhawa augmentation power plant
byShimla: Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today was laden with a bunch of marigold flower garlands while…
Centre’s nod for Vyasi hydel project in Uttarakhand
byDehra Dun : The Central Electricity Authority has given its nod to the 120 MW Vyasi hydel electric project. It will be the first…
Nathpa Jhakri project generates 50 billion units energy
byShimla : Nathpa Jhakri , the country’s largest hydro-electric project on Friday achieved a major milestone when it crossed collective electricity generation of 50000…
Allian Duhangan hydropower plant targeted for completion by March 2012
byShimla: Having overcome bad geology, delays and gone into cost overruns, the 192 MW Allian Duhangan Hydropower project in Kullu valley is targeted for…
For tapping solar power, Himalayas score over deserts
byBangalore: Researchers in Japan claim the Himalayas have a large potential of photovoltaic (PV) electric power generation from sunlight that can supply energy to…