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Yogi Govt launches One-Time Settlement Scheme to provide relief to electri
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday launched a One-Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) to provide relief to the state's electricity consumers.
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States asked to maintain adequate coal to meet rising energy demand
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Stating that the demand in India can go up by 250 GW, states are asked to make sure to have enough coal and use this intervening period to build up stock.
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Punjab minister raises concern over water cess imposed on electricity by s
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Raising the issue of imposition of water cess on electricity by some states despite it being declared illegal by the Union government, Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has said that states like Punjab are being forced to purchase electricity at higher rates due to imposition of this
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Previous BJP govt in Karnataka made efforts to destroy social fabric: Stat
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Karnataka Energy Minister K J George on Saturday accused the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state of having made "efforts to destroy the social fabric".
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Karnataka faces electricity shortage of 15000 MW; previous govt blamed
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The state of Karnataka has been facing huge power crisis since last few months which has led to mega protests by the opposition. The State is seeing an unprecedented demand of more than 15000 MW in October 2023, Energy Minister K J George said today in New Delhi.
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Karnataka energy minister rejects allegation of corruption in power procur
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Reacting to Janata Dal (Secular) leader, HD Kumaraswamy's allegations, state Energy Minister K J George said that the Karnataka state government rejects allegations of corruption or malpractice in procuring power and importing coal to meet the State's energy needs and terms it a figment of i
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal to attend future investment initiative in Riya
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
During the event, Minister Goyal will hold meetings with several dignitaries from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), including Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Salman Al-Saud, the Energy Minister of KSA; Majid bin Abdullah AlKassabi, the Commerce Minister; Khalid A. Al Falih, the Investment Minister; B
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Govt committed to provide 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Recognizing the crucial role of electricity in agriculture, Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George affirmed that the government is committed to providing 5 hours of uninterrupted power supply to farmers.
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"No electric switch will be turned on...till Israeli abductees return": Is
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel that has claimed thousands of innocent lives, Israel's Energy Minister has warned that Tel Aviv will not allow humanitarian aid or any essential resources into Gaza until Hamas releases captives, Al Jazeera reported
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UAE participates in 25th Ministerial Meeting of Gas Exporting Countries Fo
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The meeting was attended by energy ministers and senior officials from GECF member countries that collectively represent 70 per cent of global natural gas reserves and 42 per cent of marketed natural gas.
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Uttarakhand CM meets Union Energy Minister, requests 400-450 MW power allo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Union Energy Minister RK Singh was requested to make a permanent allocation of 400-450 MW from coal-based plants to secure the base load in view of the energy security of the state and to make the state free from power cuts.
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Govt taking immediate action on incorrect electricity billing: UP Power Mi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
With the aim of providing consumers with accurate electricity bills, the Yogi government is taking immediate action on complaints of incorrect billing, State Energy Minister AK Sharma informed the House on Wednesday.
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