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President's Daughter Joins Street Protests Against Power Cuts in Delhi
The national capital has been witnessing several street protests by the Congress against massive power cuts in Delhi. Today, President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha too took to the streets, calling the situation unprecedented.
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Loan extended by Rs 10,873 for three key power projects in Andhra Pradesh
Giving a fillip to the cash-starved Power Generation Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (AP Genco), the Rural Electrification Corporation has agreed to extend a loan of Rs 10,873 crore for three power projects in the state.
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Andhra Pradesh power utilities to invest Rs 14,000 crore to improve power generation
The government-owned power utilities of Andhra Pradesh plan to invest Rs 14,000 crore in the next four years to improve the power generation, a said a senior official of the Andhra Pradesh government in Hyderabad yesterday.
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Power woes can be sorted if central grid lines put up in small stretches: Moily
Union Power Minister M Veerappa Moily on Sunday said the southern energy corridor (linking with the north) is expected to be operational from first quarter of 2014 as work on it is being expedited and taken up on a war-footing.
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Kiran Kumar Reddy promises relief to power-starved industry in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday sought to placate the agitated industrialists by assuring that his government was taking several "short-term measures", including purchase of 900 MW power from outside sources, to overcome the power crisis.
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Andhra Pradesh industries to face power cuts in peak hours
In what is seen as an ominous sign, major and medium industries in Andhra Pradesh will have a "power holiday" for 12 days a month as the state power distribution companies are unable to meet the growing demand for electricity. The move was put into effect yesterday. The industries will also have to face "evening peak restrictions" from 6.30-10.30 ...
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Jayalalithaa blames previous DMK regime for power crisis in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has accused the previous DMK regime of "poor management" as a result of which work on the 1000 Mega Watt Valoor Unit, the 1200 Mega Watt North Chennai Unit and the 600 Mega Watt Mettur Unit going on "at tortoise pace".
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Jayalalithaa orders filling of 4000 vacant posts in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Intending to increase the efficiency of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today said she has ordered filling of posts of 4,000 Field Assistants.
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No electricity at Bombay Hospital for 24 hours
For 24 hours, a leading hospital in Mumbai was in a state of near-emergency, with a power crisis. A short circuit led to a minor fire on Monday morning at the Bombay Hospital near Churchgate Station. Till Tuesday afternoon, the privately-owned hospital's Intensive Care Units and 22 Operating Theatres were forced to rely on generators. Close to...
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President's Daughter Joins Street Protests Against Power Cuts in Delhi
The national capital has been witnessing several street protests by the Congress against massive power cuts in Delhi. Today, President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha too took to the streets, calling the situation unprecedented.
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Loan extended by Rs 10,873 for three key power projects in Andhra Pradesh
Giving a fillip to the cash-starved Power Generation Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (AP Genco), the Rural Electrification Corporation has agreed to extend a loan of Rs 10,873 crore for three power projects in the state.
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Andhra Pradesh power utilities to invest Rs 14,000 crore to improve power generation
The government-owned power utilities of Andhra Pradesh plan to invest Rs 14,000 crore in the next four years to improve the power generation, a said a senior official of the Andhra Pradesh government in Hyderabad yesterday.
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Power woes can be sorted if central grid lines put up in small stretches: Moily
Union Power Minister M Veerappa Moily on Sunday said the southern energy corridor (linking with the north) is expected to be operational from first quarter of 2014 as work on it is being expedited and taken up on a war-footing.
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Kiran Kumar Reddy promises relief to power-starved industry in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday sought to placate the agitated industrialists by assuring that his government was taking several "short-term measures", including purchase of 900 MW power from outside sources, to overcome the power crisis.
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Andhra Pradesh industries to face power cuts in peak hours
In what is seen as an ominous sign, major and medium industries in Andhra Pradesh will have a "power holiday" for 12 days a month as the state power distribution companies are unable to meet the growing demand for electricity. The move was put into effect yesterday. The industries will also have to face "evening peak restrictions" from 6.30-10.30 ...
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Jayalalithaa blames previous DMK regime for power crisis in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has accused the previous DMK regime of "poor management" as a result of which work on the 1000 Mega Watt Valoor Unit, the 1200 Mega Watt North Chennai Unit and the 600 Mega Watt Mettur Unit going on "at tortoise pace".
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Jayalalithaa orders filling of 4000 vacant posts in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Intending to increase the efficiency of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today said she has ordered filling of posts of 4,000 Field Assistants.
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No electricity at Bombay Hospital for 24 hours
For 24 hours, a leading hospital in Mumbai was in a state of near-emergency, with a power crisis. A short circuit led to a minor fire on Monday morning at the Bombay Hospital near Churchgate Station. Till Tuesday afternoon, the privately-owned hospital's Intensive Care Units and 22 Operating Theatres were forced to rely on generators. Close to...
