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HC restrains CPCB from coercive action against DDA over Rs 1 cr fine on it
The Delhi High Court has restrained the Central Pollution Control Board from taking any coercive action against land owning agency DDA pursuant to Rs 1 crore fine imposed on it for alleged non-compliance of the Graded Response Action Plan. The CPCB had in February imposed an environmental compensation of Rs 1 crore on the Delhi Delhi Authority (DDA) by holding it responsible for open burning and dumping of waste, including plastic as well as construction debris, illegal running of plastic industries and lack of regular sweeping of roads in Narela, Bawana, Patparganj and Okhla industrial areas here. Justice Vibhu Bakhru, while restraining the board from taking any coercive steps against the DDA, issued a notice to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and sought its reply on the plea by the land owning agency challenging the imposition of the fine. The DDA, in its plea filed through advocate Kush Sharma, has claimed that without taking into consideration its replies in response to
China charges US of 'naked economic terrorism'; Threatens to stop export of rare-earth metals
In a major escalation of the bruising US-China trade war, Beijing on Thursday accused the US of following "naked economic terrorism and threatened to the stop export of rare-earth metals, a key resource for Apple's Iphones and hi-tech missile guidance systems to America. The world's two largest economies are engaged in a trade war after talks to resolve the issue between them apparently failed, with US President Donald Trump putting a ban on Huawei, the China's biggest telecom equipment manufacturer, and threatening to slap additional tariffs on the remaining USD 300 billion worth of Chinese exports. In the sharpest attack yet on the US, since the beginning of the trade war China's vice foreign minister Zhang Hanhui accused Washington of indulging in "naked economic terrorism". "We are against the trade war, but we are not afraid of it," Zhang said while briefing media on Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Russia next week. "This premeditated instigation of a trade conflict is ...
Punjab CM lays foundation stone for vegetable processing unit in Samrala
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Thursday laid the foundation stone of a vegetable processing unit here. The Rs 521-crore vegetable processing plant is being jointly set up by IFFCO and Spain's CN Corp. The vegatable processing unit wouldpropel industrial growth and catalyse employment generation in the state, Amarinder said on the occasion. Talking about the state government'snew industrial policy, he said the revival of Mandi Gobindgarh industrial belt has seen 600 existing units restore operations, while 40 new units have also invested in the region. The Punjab government has so far inked 299 MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) worth Rs 51,969 crore with several companies, he said. About 650 new projects worth Rs 46,902 crore with a proposed employment of 167,309 have come up during his government's tenure, Amarinder said. The vegetable processing unit in Samrala is being set up on 52 acre of land and will have a processing capacity of 80,000 metric tonne per annum, with the ...
Tata Power arm TPREL to develop 100-MW solar power project in Gujarat
Tata Power said Thursday its arm Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) will develop a 100-MW solar power project in Raghanesda Solar Park of Gujarat. "TPREL has received a letter of award (LoA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) on 28th May 2019 to develop a 100-MW solar project in Raghanesda Solar Park of Gujarat," a statement by Tata Power said. The power generated from the project will be supplied to GUVNL under a power purchase agreement (PPA) valid for 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date, according to the statement. The company has won this capacity in a bid announced by GUVNL in March 2019. The project has to be commissioned within 15 months from the date of execution of the PPA. Tata Power Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Praveer Sinha said, "We have been awarded 100-MW solar power project in Gujarat, and are thankful to the government of Gujarat and the officials at the GUVNL for this opportunity." This is an important milestone in our ..
Tata Power to develop 100 MW Solar Project in Gujarat
The energy will be supplied to GUVNL under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) valid for a period of 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date. The Company has won this capacity in a bid announced by GUVNL in March 2019. The project has to be commissioned within 15 months from the date of execution of the PPA.
Sikh memorial among projects to come up in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced development projects of Rs 11.10 crore for Bet area of Machhiwara, besides a memorial of Guru Gobind Singh's disciplines -- Nabi Khan and Ghani Khan.
'Bimstec nations could tap India's green energy transition'
With the Bimstec leaders gathered in the national capital for Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing in ceremony on Thursday, the member-nations could benefit from India's rapid renewable energy capacity increase, say experts.
Most diamonds formed from ancient seabeds
Diamonds are mostly formed from ancient seabeds that became buried deep beneath the Earth's crust, says a study that found traces of salt trapped in many of the stones.
NASA rover finds clay cache on Mars
Drilling by Curiosity Mars rover at a region of the Red Planet called the "clay-bearing unit" has revealed the highest amounts of clay minerals ever found during the mission, NASA has said.
IMD Says Conditions Becoming Favourable For Advance Of Monsoon In Maldives-Comorin
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Tata Power to develop 100 MW solar project in Gujarat
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has obtained a letter of award from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to develop a 100-megawatt solar project in Raghanesda Solar Park of the state.The energy will be supplied to GUVNL under a power purchase agreement valid for 25 years from scheduled commercial operation date. The project has to be commissioned within 15 months from the date of execution of the agreement."We are delighted to contribute towards the realisation of our country's commitment towards clean and green energy through solar power generation," said Tata Power's Managing Director and CEO Praveer Sinha.Ashish Khanna, President (Renewables) at Tata Power, said: "This is an important milestone in our endeavour to generate 35 to 40 per cent of our total generation capacity from clean energy sources. We hope to continue to build on our capabilities, deliver over expectations and create high benchmarks all around."With this win, TPREL's capacity under implementation ..
Ganga River water unfit for direct drinking, bathing:CPCB
The Ganga River water is absolutely unfit for "direct drinking" and only seven spots from where it passes can be consumed after disinfection, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has said. According to the latest data with the CPCB, most of the Ganga River water in the Uttar Pradesh-West Bengal stretch is unfit for drinking and bathing. A map released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows high level of coliform bacteria in the river. Out of 86 live monitoring stations installed in as many locations, only seven areas have been found to be fit for drinking after disinfection process while 78 have been found unfit. The data has been collected by live monitoring stations in the Ganga basin across the country to check the quality of the river water. In the country where scores of people flock to take a dip in the Ganga, which is considered as the lifeline of India, the CPCB says the river water is so polluted that it is unfit for bathing, let alone drinking. Only 18 ...
Gas project critic Marape elected Papua New Guinea PM
Papua New Guinea lawmakers overwhelmingly elected James Marape as prime minister on Thursday -- a former finance minister who resigned in protest against a massive ExxonMobil and Total gas project. Marape won the landslide backing of members of parliament after weeks of political manoeuvring that saw eight-year prime minister Peter O'Neill resign. "Honourable members, I now declare that the member for Tari Pori James Marape has been elected as prime minister-elect of the independent state of Papua New Guinea," said parliament speaker Job Pomat, announcing Marape's 101-8 victory. In a Facebook post early on Thursday Marape vowed to make Papua New Guinea "the 'richest black Christian nation' on earth" and to put the "national interest ahead of personal and corporate interest." His victory is likely to spell continuity in many fields, but it could bring changes to energy policy and relations with neighbouring Australia. One of Asia's most impoverished nations, Papua New Guinea is rich in
IIT Madras seeks to develop indigenous oil recovery method
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras here are developing indigenous processes for efficient recovery of oil from mature offshore wells.In collaboration with research laboratories in Australia, IIT Madras researchers are studying the efficacy of an emerging enhanced oil recovery method called 'Low-Salinity Enhanced Oil Recovery' (LSEOR)."Our research aims to develop indigenous methods for the recovery of crude oil from geological reservoirs, which is a complex process. There is still much that needs to be understood in the use of LSEOR methods. We do evaluate salt levels in the water, the acidity of the crude oil, mineralogy of the rock and other factors," Dr Jitendra Sangwai, Professor (Petroleum Engineering), Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, who is heading the research told ANI here."Oil is extracted from offshore reservoirs through the water injection process, a secondary oil recovery method, in which, sea water is injected into the oil-bearing ...
Odisha Energy Minister reviews post-Fani situation
Newly-appointed Odisha Energy Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra on Wednesday reviewed the restoration of power infrastructure in the cyclone Fani-affected areas of the state.
North Bengal poised for giant leap: BCC&I
Strategies for north Bengal are integral to the development of the state, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) said on Wednesday. The state government has lined up a string of ambitious projects to rejuvenate the industrial development and economic growth of the region, prioritising the PPP model, said Arun Kumar Mukherjee, Chairperson Emeritus, Energy and Environment Committee of BCC&I. The chamber has taken up initiative to generate investor and stakeholder interest, and work upon development initiatives for north Bengal considering the ecological sustainability of the region, he said. He was speaking at the BCC&I-organised 'Sustainability Dialogue for North Bengal' here. The programme featured discussions on sustainability for tea cultivation, agriculture and tourism, among others, which are the "key sectors" of the region. North Bengal is poised for a giant leap, Mukherjee said. Sonam W Bhutia, Commissioner, Siliguri Municipal Corporation,
Steps to eliminate swarms of locusts might endanger Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan: Expert
Steps to eliminate locusts that attack crops in Rajasthan may be endangering the Great Indian Bustard, an expert says. Rajasthan's Chief Wildlife Warden Arindam Tomar has written to the Agriculture Department at the Centre to stop use of chemical pesticides to deal with the biggest swarms the state has seen in the last two decades. The locusts have spread to Jaisalmer's Pokaran, Ramdeora and adjoining areas in past one week after entering from Pakistan, and have become a huge threat to crops and vegetation, Locust Control Organisation Deputy Director K L Gurjar said. Government agencies are trying to eliminate them and stop them from multiplying further, he said, adding that "they are in crores. We have been consistently running control programs and are reporting success". He said such a massive influx of the insects has been reported here after 23 years. In order to control them, huge amounts of pesticides are being spread in the affected areas, which also include a sizable part of ..
Delhi government sets plantation target to fight air pollution
With the national capital reeling under the wrath of polluted air, Delhi government on Wednesday set out a plantation target for the year 2019-20.To tackle the issue, Delhi environment and forest minister Imran Hussain convened a meeting with various greening agencies.While expressing concerns over low plantation done by Delhi Development Authority, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and Health Department, Hussain directed various government department and agencies to plant more than 23 lakh trees and shrubs this year.In the meeting, Hussain also proposed to distribute 4,25,000 free saplings during the year 2019-20."The government proposes to seek the active involvement of local residents, resident welfare associations, market associations, and school and college students so that green cover of Delhi could be enhanced for combating the ill effect of air pollution," a press statement released by the office of the ...
DJB to create lake behind Raj Ghat for groundwater rejuvenation, museum at Kilokri
The Delhi Jal Board Wednesday said it will build a 40-acre lake at the existing depressions behind Raj Ghat for groundwater rejuvenation and a water museum at Kilokri in northeast Delhi. The board has approved Rs 36.51 crore for the creation of the lake and Rs 12 crore for the museum. Water for the lake, which will be created near the Raj Ghat bus depot, will be sourced from the Delhi Gate sewage treatment plant (STP) which can treat 15 million gallons of waste water per day. Currently, the STP discharges the treated water into the Yamuna. Provision of landscaping has also been included in the proposal for development of the lake, a DJB statement said. The site identified for the lake used to be an ash pond for the Raj Ghat power plant. It has not been utilised since the closure of the plant. "This project will be crucial in developing biodiversity of the Yamuna floodplain. It will also reduce 675 kg of organic load pollutant flowing into the Yamuna," the statement said. The board ...
Delhi government to plant 23 lakh trees this year
The Delhi government on Wednesday asked various departments and agencies to plant more than 23 lakh trees and shrubs this year. The government will also be distributing for free 4,25,000 saplings during the year.