GUWAHATI: Assam has approved a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and APGCL OIL Green Power Limited (AOGPL) for the procurement of the entire saleable power from the 25 MW Namrup Solar PV Project. ALSO READ: Eligible OBC Communities in Assam to Get Non-Creamy Layer Certificates The decision was…
GUWAHATI: India has crossed the 300 GW milestone in installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said on Sunday, August 9. ALSO READ: UPI Payments to Remain Free for Users, Government Says The achievement takes India past 60% of its…
The flood impact in Sivasagar extends beyond submerged homes, affecting households, businesses, transport and essential supplies While thousands of homes remain submerged in Sivasagar, the impact of the flood has spread far beyond areas directly affected by rising waters. Prolonged power outages, disrupted food supplies, suspended transport services and losses faced by tourism and…
GUWAHATI: Power supply is being gradually restored across flood-affected areas of Sivasagar as water levels continue to recede, with the state recording an 11% reduction in power cut areas since Sunday, July 26. ALSO READ: IMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms in Guwahati Over the Next Seven Days Sharing an update on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, announced an ambitious expansion of Assam's hydro power sector, stating that the state aims to increase its power generation capacity from the current 450 megawatts to 8,457 megawatts. ALSO READ: Stop Social Media Fearmongering That Damages Assam's Image, Says BJP MLA Manab Deka Speaking in…
The Indian primary market has witnessed a steady stream of new listings over the past few quarters, and each fresh issue brings its own set of questions for retail participants. Understanding the mechanics behind a public offering — from price discovery to allotment — helps investors approach the process with more confidence. The Laser…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed an allocation of ₹2,579 crore to the Power Department, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state's electricity infrastructure, according to budget documents presented in the state assembly. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Bihu in Delhi, Films on Lachit Barphukan and Kushal Konwar Among Key Cultural Announcements The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a ₹2,500 crore project to shift Guwahati’s overhead power network to underground cables in a phased manner. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans 5-Star Hotels in Umrangso, Haflong and Manas to Boost Tourism In Phase I, ₹200 crore will be spent under the RDSS scheme to cover five major stretches,…
GUWAHATI: The opening day of the Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed high political drama as Congress legislators staged a walkout after Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass rejected an adjournment motion seeking an urgent discussion on the state's worsening power crisis. ALSO READ: Assam, Japan Discuss Cooperation in Semiconductors, Clean Energy…
GUWAHATI: Assam is ramping up investments in its power transmission infrastructure with plans to add new substations, expand grid capacity and strengthen transmission networks as part of efforts to improve electricity supply across the state. ALSO READ: Assam to Get Drone-Powered Mail Delivery Services Across 40 Remote Locations According to figures posted by Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Wednesday, June 3, took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, marking the end of a prolonged power struggle within the party that had dominated state politics for nearly two years. ALSO READ: Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21; Culpable Homicide Case Registered, Co-Owner Absconding Alongside Shivakumar, a 13-member cabinet…
GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Keralam after a decade as senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the Chief Minister on Monday, May 18, at a grand ceremony held at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. ALSO READ: WATCH | Fire Erupts in Rajdhani Express near Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam,…
