Centre fast-tracks J&K, Ladakh hydel projects as Indus Waters Treaty put on holdThe Centre is expediting hydel projects in J&K and Ladakh following the Indus Waters Treaty abeyance. Aiming to cut completion timelines by...
06 May, 2025, 04.30 PM IST
India to speed up hydroelectric plan on Chenab, Jhelum, IndusIWT requires India to give nearly six-month notice to Pakistan on any new project work - a major roadblock due to recurrent Pakistani objec...
25 Apr, 2025, 07.04 PM IST
J&K govt to introduce new hydropower policy to attract private investment: CM Omar AbdullahJammu and Kashmir will introduce a new hydropower policy to harness its full 20,000 MW potential, targeting self-sufficiency and net power ...
07 Mar, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
NC, Congress allowed India's waters to flow across the border; had no nerve to construct dams: ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress and National Conference for not utilizing water resources in Jammu and Kashmir. He hig...
20 Sep, 2024, 05.58 PM IST
CBI raids Satyapal Malik's residence; Former J&K Governor Malik says he won't be afraid, will stand with farmersSatya Pal Malik CBI raid news: CBI searches premises of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik and 29 other locations in alleged...
22 Feb, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
Pakistan, India to discuss hydropower projects during talks tomorrowDuring the meeting, both sides would deliberate on the issue of advance flood information and the annual report of the Permanent Commission...
28 May, 2022, 11.59 PM IST
India agrees to give more data on western river projects to Pakistan: ReportAccording to the Dawn newspaper, Pakistan raised objections regarding 10 projects including Kulan Ramwari, Feb-II, Tamasha Hydro, Baltikula...
03 Mar, 2022, 02.42 PM IST
Indian delegation in Pakistan for annual Permanent Indus Commission meetingThe delegation, headed by the Indian Commissioner for Indus Waters, arrived here via Wagah border on Monday to attend the annual PCIW meeti...
01 Mar, 2022, 01.17 PM IST
States asked to forego free power to make hydro projects viableIndia is targeting production of 75,000 MW of hydropower by 2030, up from 45,000 MW at present, to balance the electricity grid as the coun...
08 Oct, 2019, 06.56 AM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 33,500-crore power projectsNHPC has also been allowed to spend Rs 574.04 crore to complete balance work at the project.
08 Mar, 2019, 12.00 AM IST
Major boost for 4 hydro projects worth Rs 45,000 croreThe 2,800-mw Dibang multipurpose project was granted pre-investment approval in November last year.
12 Feb, 2019, 11.38 PM IST
J&K to host first-ever 'global investor meet' on hydro-power in JulyA total of 3,263.46 MW has been harnessed on three western rivers from Jehlum, Chenab and Indus through state, central and public private p...
04 Jun, 2018, 10.36 PM IST
- States get invite as hydropower projects put on the fast track
THE government has put large hydro-power projects on the fast track with an empowered group of ministers asking states to come forward with...
22 Mar, 2010, 02.57 AM IST
- NHPC to form JV with J&K’s power utility
Hydropower utility NHPC will join hands with J&K’s state-owned Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) to form a company for setting up three...
14 Apr, 2008, 04.57 AM IST
- After coal success, govt plans ultra-mega hydro projects
Following the success of coal-based ultra-mega power project (UMPP), the government is now planning ultra-mega hydel projects.
14 Jan, 2008, 03.53 AM IST
- Govt plans ultra-mega hydro projects
Following the success of coal-based ultra-mega power project (UMPP), the government is now planning ultra-mega hydel projects.
14 Jan, 2008, 03.39 AM IST