Times News NetworkKanpur: Kanpur Nagar has displayed significant progress in solar energysector under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. So far,rooftop solar panels have been installed in 37,844 households in thedistrict, resulting in a total installed solar capacity of 132.09 MW.The district holds the second position in the state under the PM Surya…
The device cost around Rs 11,000 to build Bokaro: A group of govt school students in Bokaro have developed a solar-powered dryer to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses and improve earnings. Designed as a cleaner and efficient alternative to traditional open drying, the device is showing potential for rural livelihoods.The innovation, built by four students…
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has extended the temporary relaxation allowing industries, hotels, restaurants and other enterprises in Delhi-NCR to use alternative fuels such as high-speed diesel (HSD), biomass and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) pellets in place of natural gas, citing disruptions in global energy supplies. The temporary use of coal and…
Ranchi: The Birsa Munda Airport has recorded a four-fold surge in annual passenger traffic over the last 12 years, from around 6.5 lakh in 2014-15 to nearly 27 lakh in 2025-26, officials said.“This growth reflects the rising economic activities, trade, tourism and improved air connectivity in Jharkhand,” airport director Vinod Kumar said on Saturday.He added…
Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on waste-to-resource Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on waste-to-resource Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on waste-to-resource Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on waste-to-resource Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on waste-to-resource Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on waste-to-resource Over 100 MSMEs attend Coimbatore seminar on…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state among Category B states, winning five national awards under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana ‘Month of Solar – May 2026’ campaign organised by the Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE).The awards were presented by Union minister Prahlad Joshi at a ceremony held at…
Kanpur: Kanpur Metro, as part of its environmental protection measures, ensured provisions for renewable and clean energy at stations being developed under the balance section of corridor-1 (Kanpur Central–Naubasta) in Kanpur.Five elevated stations between Baradevi and Naubasta were designed to maximise the use of solar energy by using pre- engineered building (PEB) structures for platform…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been selected for the ‘PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards,’ securing the top position among states with the highest number of consumer applications, solar installations and discom inspections for medium-level consumers, CM Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.Besides, the state achieved third place in the ‘Maximum Vendor Registrations’ category. “This success is a…
Gulab Chand Kataria Chandigarh 2 Oct 2024: “Swachh Utsav” by MUNICIPAL CORPORATION CHANDIGARH event inaugurated by the CHIEF GUEST Gulab Chand Kataria (Governor of Punjab & Administrator UT. Chandigarh) at Rani Laxmi Bai Mahila Bhawan in sector 38. photos by NITIN SHARMA “Jis tarah se Buddha Nullah pradushit hua hai, uske liye bhi aapko prayatn…
Lucknow: As many as 899 gram panchayats in Ambedkar Nagar district organised ‘green chaupals’ simultaneously, adopting wide-ranging resolutions aimed at reducing petrol and diesel consumption, promoting green transportation and protecting the environment.Organised in line with the call given by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the programme resolved to spread awareness about fuel and energy conservation, environmental…
