Modi to inaugurate 720 MW hydro project in Bhutan visit
Further strengthening the close bond with “trusted friend and neighbour” Bhutan during his two-day visit next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 720 … Read more
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MNRE holds ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy sector
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy sector on Tuesday. The ‘Chintan Baithak’ (meet) was … Read more
India and Bhutan finalizes Mangdecchu hydro project’s power tariff protocol
India and Bhutan has finally signed tariff protocol for the output of 720 MW Mangdechhu hydro project. The Protocol was signed between both the countries … Read more
Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism: ADB
Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. … Read more
Cabinet approves investment proposal for Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved investment for Transmission Component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project (Nepal portion) … Read more
Wave energy device could deliver clean energy to thousands of households
Scientists have developed a wave energy technology that they say could help generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses. The device costs less than conventional … Read more
Union Cabinet approves regularisation of pay scales of 5254 executives of hydro power PSUs
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for regularisation of pay scales of 5,254 executives in four state-run hydro power companies — NHPC, NEEPCO, … Read more
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet decides to allot 780-Mw Kinnaur hydro project to SJVN
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to provide 25 per cent subsidy for setting up of private hospitals in rural areas in the state, an … Read more
China mulls exit from Nepal’s Seti hydropower project
Citing high resettlement and rehabilitation costs, China is planning to make an exit from 750-megawatt West Seti hydropower project in Nepal, reported the South China … Read more
No formal communication on government’s NHPC stake sale: NTPC
NTPC has not received any formal communication yet on government’s reported plans to sell its stake in hydropower producer NHPC to the state-run power utility … Read more