Himachal power generation hit by intense cold
byShimla : Every winter, the cold climate almost freezes Himachal Pradesh’s hydropower generation. But this time unusually harsh Arctic conditions in the higher reaches,…
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Diversion of forest land for power project threatens wildlife reserve in Himachal
byShimla: Facing resistance from environmentalists and conservationists, the Himachal government by doing a u-turn in recommending diversion of forest lands for a private sector…
Hydropower projects in Himachal decimate forest lands
byShimla: In its drive to tap each potential unit of hydropower available in Himachal, it is the forests that are bearing the brunt as…
Himachal inks $ 350 million ADB loan for upgrading transmission systems
byShimla: The Himachal government on Thursday signed up for a $ 350 million loan with Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Delhi for its clean…
Sutlej river under siege by hydro-electric projects : says NGO
byShimla : Highly critical of the exploitation of the Satluj river basin, an environment study points out that if the 750 MW Luhri project…
Ahead of elections, Punjab cabinet in populist mode
byChandigarh: Financial distress notwithstanding, Punjab government approved populist measures at its cabinet meet yesterday, which included free electricity to poor households, reduced VAT on…
Hunger strike to prevent hydel power projects on Ganga tributaries
byDehra Dun : The efforts of the Uttarakhand government to make the state surplus in power, so that it could sell the excess power…
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…
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…