(CW) The West Bengal Cabinet has approved a 100 MW capacity expansion of eastern India’s largest solar power plant at Goaltore in West Midnapore, following its recent inauguration by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The plant currently generates 112.5 MW and was developed with support from Germany’s KfW Bank in an 80:20 funding arrangement. Announcing the decision, Irrigation and Waterways Minister Manas Bhunia said the Rs 6.8 billion expansion project will see Rs 4.75 billion contributed by the German partner, with the remaining 30% funded by the state government. He added that the pollution-free project will contribute to local employment generation…
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(BS) The biogas sector has received investment commitments of more than Rs 200 crore at renewable energy exhibition RenewX 2025, industry body Indian Biogas Association (IBA) said on Sunday. The three-day expo was held at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam from April 23 to 25. The event, organised by Informa Markets, saw investment commitments of Rs 200 crore through various MoUs (memorandum of understandings) in the biogas industry, IBA sid in a statement. RenewX brought together stakeholders from across the bioenergy, solar, wind, energy storage, and management sectors, offering a platform for strategic collaborations and progressive discussions. With a focus…
(Hindu Business Line) “Taking a step towards cultural shaping,” is how public sector miner, Coal India Ltd (CIL) has termed its latest decision of introducing a dress code for its workforce, including its subsidairies. Use of dress code in mines, exploration sites, refineries, fuel stations is common, but at the executive level is something which has been attempted but tough to implement. Though for special occassion most of the entities have their own colour code to be worn. When asked what prompted CIL to opt for it, a senior official told businessline, it was to create a sense of oneness…
(Pioneer) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inspect the construction work of the Ganga Expressway on Sunday. One of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh’s history, the Ganga Expressway is a key priority for the state government. Originally scheduled for April 28, the inspection has been advanced by a day. During his visit, the chief minister will review on-ground progress across three key districts —Hardoi, Shahjahanpur and Hapur. The Yogi government remains firmly committed to transforming Uttar Pradesh into a leading state in infrastructure, investment and employment. CM Yogi Adityanath has placed special emphasis on the Ganga…
(HT) Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday that his government is taking several measures to ensure that the opportunities for employment and self-employment keep growing. Addressing the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela after distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in different departments of the central government, he said it is a time for unprecedented opportunities for youngsters. “Today, new responsibilities of you youth have begun in different departments of the Government of India. Your responsibility is to strengthen the country’s economic system; your responsibility is to strengthen the country’s internal security; your responsibility is to build modern…
(HT) The Delhi government will deploy anti-smog guns mounted on trucks in industrial areas to check dust and other pollutants, according to officials aware of the development. The government has already started the process for hiring heavy-duty anti-smog guns. In the first phase, eight such anti-smog guns will be hired which will be run by the contractor, the officials said. Delhi has 24 registered industrial areas with over 8,500 registered factories. These areas include Okhla industrial area, Wazirpur industrial area, Naraina industrial area, and Patparganj industrial area, among others. “The anti-smog guns will work in two shifts beginning from 3am.…
(HT) The Border Security Force (BSF) issued an urgent directive on Saturday to farmers along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab to complete harvesting and clear their fields within 48 hours, as tensions escalate following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists in Kashmir last week. The heightened security measure affects thousands of farmers with agricultural land situated in the sensitive zone between the border fence and the zero line—a unique challenge for Punjab’s border communities who cultivate approximately 45,000 acres across the 530km international boundary. Village gurdwaras across Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Fazilka districts broadcast announcements warning farmers…
(HT) After a gap of nearly five years, India and China will resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from June — a move being seen as an attempt to normalise their relationship that was severely hit by the eastern Ladakh border standoff. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday said the Yatra is set to take place from June to August via two routes — Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region holds religious significance to Hindus as well as Jains and Buddhists. “Kailash Manasarovar…
(PIB) The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organizing a “Coastal States Meet – 2025” on 28th April 2025, at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai under the chairmanship of Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Shri George Kurian, Minister of State, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Minority Affairs will also participate in the event. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate and lay the foundation for key projects for…
(PIB) National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) was honoured with the Udyog Vikas Award during the Udyog Vikas event organised by Janmabhumi Daily, a leading news daily in the state of Kerala. The event was graced by the presence of the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Public Enterprises, and Steel, Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma who highlighted the Union Government’s steadfast commitment to developing state-of-the-art Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities across India. During his address, Shri Varma lauded the transformational potential of the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Palakkad, stating that the project is poised to reshape the infrastructure and…