CIL announces 119 projects Rs 1335.76 billion to bolster productivity
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
Himachal Pradesh to venture into pumped storage projects: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announced that the state government had decided to explore the technologically advanced domain of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), which are regarded as one of the most reliable solutions for balancing power supply from renewable energy sources like solar and wind. According to an official statement, Sukhu emphasised the importance of these projects in ensuring a stable power grid. During a recent cabinet meeting, the state government approved the allocation of two such projects. These include the 1630 MW Renukaji Pump Storage Project in Sirmau..
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy secures two new orders worth Rs 5.12 bn
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL) announced that it has secured two new contracts worth Rs 5.12 billion. In a regulatory filing, the company reported receiving two domestic solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) orders from private independent power producers (IPPs). These include a 250 MWp DC project in Gujarat and a Letter of Award (LOA) for a 65 MWp DC project in Maharashtra. The orders were placed by two private IPPs, according to a statement from SWREL. Amit Jain, Global CEO of Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Group, stated that five out of the six major d..
Centre targeting Jharkhand's mines and minerals: JMM MLA Kalpana Soren
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Kalpana Soren criticised the BJP-led central government, alleging that it has been targeting the state's mines and mineral resources. While addressing a rally in Garhwa, she claimed that the Centre has adopted a discriminatory attitude towards Jharkhand. Soren remarked that prominent central leaders have been frequently visiting Jharkhand, and accused the Centre of exploiting the state's natural resources without fairly compensating it. She stated that although the Centre extracts resources from Jharkhand, it fails to pay the dues it owes. For several month..