Karnataka, TN lock horns over Mekedatu hydel power project

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 15:19

Seeking to counter Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, Karnataka government today defended its proposal to build a reservoir across the Cauvery river at Mekedatu to generate hydro-electric power, saying it is in conformity with the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

94 hydel plants stuck due to delay in clearances: Scindia

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 00:19

As many as 94 hydro power projects are languishing due to tardy progress at various levels in granting them clearances.

Pvt firm refutes allegation of NBA over Maheshwar

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 15:07

The Shree Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation Wednesday refuted the allegation of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) that villages in the vicinity of Maheshwar dam were submerged last year due to closure of gates.

Padmashree awardees to go on fast unto death

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 17:42

Three Padmashree awardees on Friday asked the centre not to close the hydel power projects on river Ganga.

Bihar proposes to set up 25 hydel power projects

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 11:20

Bihar has taken steps for setting up 25 hydel power projects for generating about 800 MW with the proposals at various stages of approval.

SJVNL declares Rs.330.93 cr dividend

Last Updated: Saturday, August 27, 2011, 19:40

Power utility Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) Saturday declared a dividend of Rs.330.93 crore for its shareholders for the fiscal 2010-11.

U`khand to be compensated if hydel project is scrapped: Ramesh

Last Updated: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 12:35

As a GoM meets on Sunday to decide the fate of 600 MW Loharinag Pala hydel power project in Uttarakhand, the Centre has said the state would be adequately compensated in case the project is scrapped.

Pak withdraws objection to two J&K power projects

Last Updated: Monday, May 31, 2010, 20:31

In a significant development, Pakistan on Monday withdrew its objection to construction of Uri-II and Chutak hydel power projects in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sikkim to announce policy for hydel power projects

Last Updated: Monday, January 11, 2010, 20:51

Given the state`s huge potential for hydro power generation, Sikkim will announce a dedicated policy framework to attract private investments by March this year.