Orb Energy Achieves Rs 3 Bn Milestone in Solar Financing Success

90% Defaulters Yet to Settle Rs 3.17 Bn Power Dues in Noida

Out of a total of 1.31 lakh defaulters in Noida, only 13,500 consumers availed of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme during its first phase. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) launched the scheme in three phases, from December 15, 2024, to January 31, 2025. These consumers cleared dues amounting to Rs 300.40 million out of a total Rs 3.47 billion owed. Officials emphasized that stricter enforcement of the scheme would be implemented in the coming phases. During a recent weekend meeting with the technical team of the power department, the Noida zone's chief engineer instructed that..

NER Invites Bids for 10 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Uttar Pradesh

The Varanasi division (electrical) of Northeastern Railway has recently issued four tenders for a total of 10.4 MW on-grid rooftop solar systems to be installed at various buildings in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The tenders include different project capacities, with submission deadlines set between January 31 and February 3, 2025. Bidders are required to submit earnest money deposits (EMDs) ranging from Rs 0.89 million to Rs 1.2 million depending on the tender, with the expected project costs varying between Rs 148 million and Rs 174.08 million. The selected contractors will be tasked with sup..

Zojila Tunnel to Be Ready By 2027

The ambitious Zojila Tunnel project, connecting Baltal in Kashmir's Ganderbal district to Minimarg in Drass, Ladakh, is set to achieve critical milestones. With just 2,800 metres of excavation left, the bi-directional tunnel is expected to open for emergency and defence use by December 2025, with full completion projected by December 2027.As per news report, the approach road from Sonamarg to Baltal is already complete, and rapid progress continues on the 13-km Zojila Tunnel, India’s highest highway tunnel at 12,000 feet. The project employs 1,200 workers, primarily from Jammu and Kashmir, a..