DERC notifies two metering frameworks for Delhi

Residents of Vandiyur Theerthakadu near Anna Nagar, which falls within the limits of the Madurai Corporation under the Madurai East Assembly constituency represented by Registration Department Minister P Moorthy, have alleged on Thursday that their locality has been deprived of basic amenities such as electricity, drinking water and proper roads for more than four decades.

The incident occurred at Capital Power System Limited, a company engaged in the manufacture of electricity meters, under the jurisdiction of the Phase 2 police station. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said.

After transforming residential rooftops into micro power stations, the Tripura Government has now moved to solarise key government establishments, beginning with District Magistrate (DM) offices across the state, in alignment with the guidelines of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the "Solar Sankalp" initiative, with execution entrusted to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL).

Underscoring the importance of cohesive command structures and strong support systems, General Dwivedi emphasised that sustained operational excellence depends on robust rear-area management and integrated support frameworks.

The Gujarat Government announced a new provision of ₹500 crore to convert overhead power networks into underground cable networks in Municipal Corporations and Municipalities under the "Gujarat Wire Free City Mission" on Thursday.

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi are developing a new type of high-efficiency air conditioner that has shown potential to reduce electricity use by roughly one-third, addressing concerns over rising power consumption for cooling.

Addressing reporters after offering prayers at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam in T Nagar, Nagendran said the ruling party had failed to implement the Old Pension Scheme despite assuring it before coming to power. He also accused the government of burdening people with hikes in property tax and electricity tariffs.

Ensuring electricity to Gogunda is not just a facility, but the beginning of a social transformation. Bijapur Collector Amit Kumar noted that since the Forward Operating Base was established, basic infrastructure has been steadily developing in the area. For instance, a road has been constructed in the village. Additionally, the electricity line has also been extended in the former Naxal stronghold.

Renewable energy is the most important among the current sources of energy. The projects specifically being carried out by NHPC in hilly states are not only meeting electricity needs but also accelerating infrastructure development. One such major project is the Chamera-1 Hydro Power Station, located in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the five power stations under NHPC's Banikhet regional office.

The interaction served as a structured platform for aligning regulatory frameworks, export policies, and industry capabilities with the evolving requirements of global pharmaceutical markets.