Union Minister Manohar Lal Reviews Rajasthan Power Sector in Jaipur
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, reviewed the power sector scenario for Rajasthan at Jaipur. Chief Minister of Rajasthan was present in the meeting. The meeting was also attended by senior officials of the State, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India (GoI), and Power Sector CPSEs. The meeting started with a presentation on the brief overview of the Power Sector scenario in the State. In the course of presentation, the achievements of the State Energy Department were highlighted. Also, major challenges and possible solutions were discussed. In his address, Manoha..
45% Work Complete on Murkongselek–Pasighat Rail Line
The Murkongselek–Pasighat new line project, a key initiative by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to enhance rail connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, has achieved 45% physical progress as of March 31, 2025. The project, estimated at Rs 12.52 billion, is expected to play a crucial role in regional transportation and economic integration. Spanning 26.15 km, the project is being executed in two phases. In Phase I (Murkongselek to Sille – 15.60 km), earthwork is nearly complete, with 13.75 lakh cubic meters done out of a total 14.16 lakh cubic meters. Work on 18 major and 35 mino..
Vedanta’s TSPL Unveils Punjab’s Largest Biomass Plant
In a major step toward sustainable energy and air pollution control, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Ltd, has commissioned Punjab’s largest biomass manufacturing facility near its 1,980 MW thermal power plant in Mansa. With a capacity of 500 tonnes per day, the new plant converts agricultural stubble into torrefied bio-pellets — a high-grade, solid biofuel produced through a thermochemical process. These carbon-neutral pellets offer a cleaner, high-energy alternative to coal and are expected to significantly reduce TSPL’s environmental footprint. Crop stubble, t..
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