Four people have died in the Assam floods in the previous 24 hours, which have affected 11.09 lakh people across 25 districts. In several parts across Assam, the water levels of the Manas, Pagladiya, Puthimari, Kopili, Gaurang, and Brahmaputra rivers are also over the danger limit. In the flood-affected regions, flood waters have flooded 19782.80 […]
From January 1, 2023, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has prohibited the use of coal in the industrial, household, and other settings in the National Capital Region (NCR), which includes Delhi. However, the use of low-sulfur coal in thermal power plants has been exempted from the restriction. The panel stated in its ruling […]
Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s foreign minister, came to New Delhi on Wednesday to strengthen historical relations and collaborations with India. “Foreign Minister of Iran, Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrives in a warm welcome in India. The visit will further boost our deep historical ties and partnership,” Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs […]
Former coal secretary Anil Swarup remarked on April 30 that the coal crisis will return unless long-term solutions such as expanding Coal India’s production are found, as electricity shortages continue to plague significant portions of the country. “Coal is on fire again and will keep catching fire if long-term solutions are not found. We missed […]
The Delhi administration warned on Thursday of a possible setback in delivering uninterrupted energy to essential institutions in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals, amid a worsening coal shortage. Satyendar Jain, the Power Minister, convened an emergency meeting to examine the situation and wrote to the Centre, urging that additional coal be made available […]
According to sources, at least 150 passengers and staff members on board a Thai Airways flight were unharmed after a tyre blew before landing at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL). The problem occurred on Tuesday night, and a technical crew from the airline arrived with a spare wheel on Wednesday evening. According to airport sources, […]
