NCR workers unrest adds to cost strain on firms already hit by Iran warWorker protests over minimum wages are escalating in Noida and Manesar. This unrest, following a significant wage hike in Haryana, is incre...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Jindal Steel deploys syngas in furnaces to counter shortages of natural gas, LPGJindal Steel has successfully used syngas in its galvanizing and color coating furnaces. This move counters shortages of natural gas, LPG, ...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Coal rejects reach Madhya Pradesh railway siding, locals allege scamThe incident, which locals claimed was part of a large-scale scandal, occurred at a time when the country was grappling with a shortage of ...
12 Aug, 2022, 12.38 AM IST
BJP, Congress blame each other as power outages worsen in IndiaThe county is headed towards a breakdown on the electricity front due to the Centre’s failure to transport the required coal from the mines...
29 Apr, 2022, 11.58 PM IST
India electricity shortage in March worst since October coal crisisThe energy hungry nation has seen a surge in power demand in recent days, forcing India to cut coal supplies to the non-power sector and pu...
31 Mar, 2022, 02.31 PM IST
India's October power shortage worst since March 2016Increased economic activity after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has driven up demand for coal leading to a supply shortage, f...
14 Oct, 2021, 07.07 AM IST
India's October power supply deficit worst since March 2016Northern states such as Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and the eastern states of Jharkhand and Bihar, were the worst affecte...
13 Oct, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
Uranium Corporation of India Ltd's Jaduguda mine closure to impact Nuclear-power outputJaduguda's uranium ore supply accounts for 25 per cent of raw-material that fuel 5,000 MW of nuclear power generation of the country.
15 Sep, 2014, 05.52 PM IST
NTPC to start mining from Jharkhand coal blockThe state firm, with a total capacity of 41,784 mw, consumes about 175 million tonnes coal to fire 16 thermal projects.
14 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
South India to be worst affected by power shortages: CEASouth India will face the worst electricity shortages in the current financial year, with a 26 per cent power supply deficit predicted in t...
21 Jul, 2013, 11.35 AM IST
Power plants continue to grapple with fuel shortages: CEAPower generation at eight power stations in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, in the eastern region, took a hit due to less receipt of...
06 Jan, 2013, 11.23 AM IST
- GoM on Coal to meet on July 14 to address green hurdles
GoM on Coal is likely to meet for the fourth time on July 14 instead of July 2 to try and resolve issues hurting the production of coal.
29 Jun, 2011, 01.27 PM IST
- NPCIL improves power level of nine reactors to 70 per cent
The fuel starved Indian nuclear power plants have improved their power generation level up to 70 per cent with an increase in supply of ura...
07 Sep, 2009, 05.59 PM IST
- Government's next worry, diesel shortage
Diesel is the highest-selling fuel and companies are losing Rs 23.23 on each litre for selling at govt-capped rates. Tips to tackle fuel hi...
13 Aug, 2008, 10.45 PM IST
- Andhra uranium project to boost N-power generation
A Project to mine and process uranium in Andhra Pradesh will become operational in three years, the state government said on Monday.
21 Nov, 2007, 04.56 AM IST
- NTPC to invest about Rs 550 cr in coal mining
Power major NTPC Ltd, plans to spend about Rs 550 crore as initial investment for developing eight coal blocks with a view to begin product...
04 Aug, 2006, 02.35 PM IST
- Tata Power plans 1,000 MW gas-based power plant in Delhi
Buoyed by the new gas finds in the country, Tata Power Company (TPC) is exploring the possibility to set up a gas-based power plant of 1,00...
12 Jul, 2006, 03.03 AM IST