India 3rd least efficient coal-fired power generating nation

Last Updated: Friday, March 13, 2015, 16:51

Chinese and US companies generate power through "least efficient and most polluting form of coal-fired generation", followed by Indian firms at the third position globally, says a report.

Govt to train 7 lakh people by 2018 to meet power sector needs

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 12:44

The government aims to train as many as 7 lakh people for various segments in power generation in line with its ambitious plans of producing 1,75,000 MW renewable energy 2022.

Delhi govt plans to bid for coal block to achieve 4,000 MW power target

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 15:29

Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, had promised to cut electricity bills by half among other freebies in its election manifesto.

Skoda drives in 3rd generation Superb sedan

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 12:07

Czech carmaker Skoda has unveiled the latest version of its flagship model Superb sedan as it looks to enhance position in the mid-class segment and will be launched in India by the second half of 2016.

SBI commits Rs 75,000 cr for financing clean energy generation

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 16:25

Country's largest lender State Bank of India today committed Rs 75,000 crore for generation of 15,000 MW of renewable energy in the next 5 years.

Moto E 2nd generation listed online; to come with Android Lollipop

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 23:27

Moto E which is listed as Moto E 4G will also feature 5-megapixel rear camera with 3G and 4G connectivity.

Quickly resolve issues to speed up pace of infra projects: PM Modi

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 21:55

The meeting was told that no power plant today faces shortage of coal as issues regarding the fuel supply to the plants have been resolved.

Post-2015 agenda must contribute to social development: India

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 16:37

As the international community embarks to adopt the post-2015 development agenda, India has stressed that the ambitious goal must contribute in shaping equitable, just and growth-led sustainable social development.

Tata Power swings into a profit of Rs 198 cr in Q3

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 19:35

Private power producer Tata Power on Wednesday swung into a profit of Rs 198 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014 on account of higher revenue from its electricity generation business and forex gains.

Nalco to add 100 MW wind power capacity at a cost of Rs 700 crore

Last Updated: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 16:46

State-owned aluminium maker Nalco has devised a plan to double its wind power generation capacity to 200 MW with an investment of Rs 700 crore, a top company official said.

'NTPC Mouda plant may run up to full capacity soon'

Last Updated: Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:44

NTPC's first plant in Maharashtra's Mouda district may run up to its full capacity within next couple of months as it has been assured new coal supply arrangement by Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), an official said.