Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …
Participants of a multi-topic international symposium have overwhelmingly demanded reversal of the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) privatisation, observing that the private management has failed to enhance the utility
New petroleum policy would help bring positive changes in the energy sector, enabling the country to meet the growing demand of oil and gas by achieving autarky in this sector, renowned expert on energy, Dr Gulfaraz Ahmed said on Thursday. "I think the new policy is quite on time and …
Planning Commission has proposed end to the cross subsidy in power and gas sectors to provide relief to the industry by October 2009. Sources told Business Recorder that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Consultative Group held its meeting in Planning Commission on March 31 and proposed energy efficiency sector roadmap. …
In the name of Bescom the 'salesman' has been offering special discounts on CFL bulbs manufactured by an Indian firm 'Wimco'. People always fall for discounts and assured returns. And even better, if it helps to save power as well. But beware, do not fall for the charming salesman who …
Asian Development Banks 2009 pipeline includes a $1 million proposed regional technical assistance (Reta) on climate change for Central Asian countries, including Pakistan. Under the proposed technical assistance, potential outputs envisaged for Pakistan could include improved enabling environment and program development for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements; (ii) adaptation …
HEMANT ABHISHEK The Earth Hour has not only saved power, but also made people more conscious about the environment HOLDING EARTH HOUR ON A REGULAR BASIS WILL HELP DRIVE PEOPLE TOWARDS CONSERVATION. Something as simple as switching off non-essential appliances for an hour can help curb global warming, whilst reducing …
INDIA is planning to be more active in talks at the World Trade Organization (WTO), the multilateral body that makes trade rules, for removing Customs duty on eco-friendly goods as it could be misused to gain duty-free market access for industrial goods from developed countries. India has asked domestic industry …
CHENNAI: Electricals and consumer appliances major Bajaj Electricals inaugurated its first green office in Chennai on Saturday. Later addressing presspersons, Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, said the office had lighting controls from Helvar of the U.K. that come with a multi-sensor that detects the presence of people around and …
India is a key player in influencing global climate change initiatives. It plays a major part in the global reduction of greenhouse emissions. Energy efficiency is one way to reduce greenhouse emissions. According to the McKinsey Global Institute's report of July 2008, cost-effective energy productivity could reduce the energy demand …
South Africa's energy minister said on Thursday the country was still in the grip of a major power crisis despite being able to keep the lights on since a series of blackouts early last year. Voluntary energy savings had failed to meet the required levels, and the country was risking …
COIMBATORE: Most of the rural and urban self-help groups (SHGs) without access to modern energy sources live in poverty. The lack of available energy services is closely related to poverty indicators, K. Sathia Jothi Kamaraj, President of the Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Development (NERD) Society, said here recently. Launching an …
