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Chamoli Tunnel Tragedy: 7 dead, 3 missing as rescue ops continueWater and debris entered an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Nineteen workers were rescued after the incident, ...
Seven workers killed, three missing after water, debris enter hydro power project tunnelTragedy struck when seven workers lost their lives and three others went missing after water and debris surged into a tunnel during ongoing...
Deeply saddened by tragic loss of lives at tunnel collapse in Chamoli: Rajnath Singh prays for safe rescue of trapped workersSeven workers died after a tunnel collapse at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli. Nineteen workers were rescued, while three remain mi...
Uttarakhand: Around 20 tourists injured as tempo traveller falls into gorge in NainitalAround twenty tourists were injured when their tempo traveller fell into a deep gorge near Nainital. Police and SDRF teams quickly launched...
Adani Energy acquires 100% stake in Vizag Power Transmission for Andhra Pradesh projectAdani Energy Solutions has acquired Vizag Power Transmission from RECPDCL. This acquisition supports Adani's strategy for shareholder value...
Chamoli devastation: 7 dead, 13 injured as water, debris enter hydro project tunnelSeven workers died after water and debris entered an under-construction THDC tunnel at Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, officia...
Chamoli tunnel incident: 16 rescued, 3 feared trapped after water, debris enter under-construction siteSixteen workers were rescued after water and debris entered a tunnel at a Chamoli project. At least three workers remained trapped inside t...
In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...
Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cutsBangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nati...
In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused Mojave desert land. 8 years later, the site hosts 1.9 million solar panels, turning a historic aircraft testing ground into a massive renewable-energy hubIn 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused desert land at Edwards Air Force Base in California. What happened next wa...
Cyber risks, EV batteries, breakdowns and more covered by this new motor insurance policy; check what all it offersMotor insurance is undergoing a transformation! Bajaj General Insurance introduces ProShield, specifically designed for defence personnel t...
JSW Neo, Bhutan's DGPC ink pact to jointly develop 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III projectJSW Neo Energy has partnered with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation to jointly develop the 920-MW Punatsangchhu-III hydroelectric proje...
TD Power Systems shares rally over 12% after Q1 profit jumps 72% YoY to Rs 86 croreTD Power Systems shares surged after the company reported a strong Q1FY27 performance. Profit after tax rose 72% YoY to Rs 86 crore, while ...
India's power demand seen rising 6.5-7.5% this fiscal as hotter, drier weather boosts cooling needs: CrisilIndia's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by hig...
India's peak power demand rises 12% in April-June, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW: GovtIndia's peak electricity demand rose 12 per cent from April to June over the same period last year. An all-time high of 270.8 gigawatts was...
Himachal Pradesh monsoon: 124 roads blocked, 255 DTRs down, 155 deaths reportedHimachal Pradesh faces extensive disruptions from torrential rains, with 124 roads blocked and 255 power transformers out. Mandi district s...
India achieves 300 GW renewable energy capacity, 60% of 500 GW target by 2030India has achieved over 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity. This milestone represents more than sixty percent of the nation's 2030 go...
House panel seeks faster hydro project executionA parliamentary committee has put forward a series of recommendations intended to accelerate the development of hydropower projects. Key me...
In 2016, scientists revealed why dusk and nighttime are the most dangerous hours on the roadResearchers at Fraunhofer have unveiled a cutting-edge LED headlight system designed to enhance night driving safety. Utilizing more than o...
In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...