Coal: a heavy burden on the Indian railways
India’s power demand is rising more quickly than its renewable capacity additions, accelerating plans to mine, transport and burn up to 65% more thermal coal for electricity generation by 2030. Several
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding emissions of diesel locomotive engines, 23/12/2016
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S.K. Goyal Vs. Chairperson, CPCB & Ors. dated 23/12/2016 regarding emissions of diesel locomotive engines. National Green Tribunal directs MoEF
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding forest clearance for phase-I Dilirajhara-Rawghat Railway line, Chhattisgarh, 23/12/2016
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hira Singh Markam Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/12/2016 regarding the order passed by the State of Chhattisgarh dated 23rd May, 2014
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ReNew Power to set up solar rooftop for Indian Railways
ReNew Power Ventures, a renewable energy development company, won bids for 5 MW solar installations across various locations for the Indian Railways. The company will be investing close to Rs 35 crore
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Energising transport and mobility in China: an initial study on mobility, drives and fuels in China
As a major global economic driving force, the transport sector –and in particular the automotive sector– has provided employment and shaped technological progress over the course of a century. This is
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Large-scale application of the flood damage model RAilway Infrastructure Loss (RAIL)
<p>Experience has shown that river floods can significantly hamper the reliability of railway networks and cause extensive structural damage and disruption. As a result, the national railway operator in
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Experts to discuss sustainable 100% electrification of Railways
The conference is hosted by Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering and industry body Assocham Fully electrifying the Railways network may be unthinkable as of now, but it never hurts to
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Environmental clearance given for Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line
HARIDWAR: Work on the much anticipated 125-km long Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line, which will make Char Dham Yatra more accessible for the pilgrims, is expected to begin in December 2016. In-principal
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Railways, energy PSUs may fund India’s nuke plan
Indian Railways and state-owned companies in energy sector including Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation and NTPC Ltd could soon be funding the country’s nuclear energy expansion programme.
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Chikkadpally: Noise pollution
NO RESPITE: Metro rail work has been causing inconvenience to residents since the start of the year. Heavy machinery and continuous drilling has led to high levels of noise pollution. The vibration caused
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NGT ban on non-forest activities at Mangalavanam
Tribunal asks govt. to explain steps taken to declare bird sanctuary as ESA The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained the Southern Railway from carrying out any non-forest activities on its land