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"Our hydro capacity is increasing" says Power Minister RK Singh during ins
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Singh said, "India's hydropower capacity is increasing and besides Subansiri which is a large project, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has entered into MoUs with central public sector undertakings for 13 projects, which will amount to a hydroelectric capacity of 13,000 MW in Arunachal".
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J-K admin to purchase additional 500 MW of power to meet winter demand
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) administration on Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 500 megawatts (MW) of power from the Centre to meet the winter demand.
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Bhutan: Construction of 90-megawatt Jomori hydropower project starts in Sa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The project is expected to cost about 8.8 billion ngultrum and is expected to be completed in four and a half years. The project, after its completion, is expected to provide residents of Lauri, Serthig, and Langchenphu Gewogs in Jomotshangkha Dungkhag with a reliable power supply.
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India, Bhutan agree to extend energy partnership to non-hydro renewables,
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India and Bhutan on Monday agreed to extend the existing energy partnership to non-hydro renewables such as solar as well as green initiatives for hydrogen, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirming India's abiding commitment to its unique ties of friendship and cooperation with the n
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Work on Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan suspends over not meeting peop
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The families affected by the Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan announced that work on the 4380 megawatts energy initiative would remain suspended until Wapda fulfils its commitments regarding land acquisition and financial package, reported Dawn.
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Pakistan: Families affected by Dasu hydropower project threaten to block w
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The families affected by the Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan on Friday warned that if their issues aren’t addressed by the authorities, they would block work on the energy initiative, Dawn reported.
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Bhutan: Je Khenpo presides over Zhiwai Jinsey of Chenrezi at Maedtsho Gewo
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Khenpo Tandin Sithub of Namdroling Goenzin Dratshang said that the rituals were performed for the 23 people who lost their lives in a flood and landslide incident in Oong-gar last month. It is also for the construction of the Yungichhu Hydropower project, and to prevent landslides and flash
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Arunachal Pradesh govt inks MoA with 3 Central govt PSUs; allots 12 hydrop
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Arunachal Pradesh government allotted 12 hydropower projects to three Central Government PSUs by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with them at State Banquet Hall in Itanagar, on Saturday.
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Bhutan to release excess water from Kurichhu Dam; district administrations
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The notification from the Bhutan government confirmed that the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) will be carrying out a Reservoir scouring of the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant by Friday night.
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NHPC signs MoU with Odisha for solar energy projects
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
India's largest hydropower development company NHPC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Odisha's GRIDCO for the development of pumped storage projects and renewable energy.
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Consumers can save upto 20 pc in electricity bills with new power tariff r
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system and now across the country consumers can save up to 20 per cent in power bills by planning usage during solar hours or daytime as the government is set to implement a 'time of the day' tariff.
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Bhutan has developed industries closely linked to its natural, cultural re
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The hydropower industry is a prime example. Capitalizing on the country's abundant water resources, Bhutan has turned to hydropower as a clean and sustainable source of energy and revenue.
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