India to launch first-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is set to embark on a historic journey by launching the first tranche of auctions for mineral blocks in the offshore areas of the country.
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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the trust between government and industry is critical for leveraging the opportunities thrown up by the Covid-19 pandemic
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The government's collections from levy of excise duty on petroleum products have jumped 48% in the first four months of the current fiscal year, with the…
Govt sensitive to fuel price rise, relief in coming month: Puri
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the Central government is sensitive to fuel price rise while also hinting that the public might get relief…
CESL issues tender for 1 lakh Electric Three-Wheelers
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)- an entity under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has…
Government looking for green hydrogen as transport fuel
Nitin Gadkari said the government is looking for prospects about green hydrogen as a potential transport fuel, and added that whatever concessions it is offering for…
Government plans to commission more nuclear power plants
MoS Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Government has planned to commission more nuclear power plants for power generation.
Govt incentivising rooftop solar systems connected to grid
To promote rooftop solar (RTS) in the country including in rural areas, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II
Govt confirms French court order against Indian assets
government confirmed that a French court has ordered the freezing of certain Indian assets in Paris on a petition by Britain's Cairn Energy, which is seeking…
Government starts justifying high central tax on petrol, diesel
The government has justified high level of taxation on auto fuels suggesting that revenue from petroleum sector is important for running various developmental schemes
6.5 MMT storage to be added under phase-2 of SPR
Under Phase II of the petroleum reserve programme, Government has given approval in July 2021 for establishing two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities with total storage capacity of…
2.8 cr households electrified since the launch of Saubhagya
A total of 2.817 crore un-electrified households in rural areas have been electrified since the launch of Saubhagya, up to 31.03.2021.
Govt collections on petrol, diesel jumps to Rs 3.35 lakh cr
The union government's tax collections on petrol and diesel jumped by 88% to Rs 3.35 lakh crore in the year to March 31, after excise duty…
Government focusing on improving energy efficiency
RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy today announced various initiatives being taken by Government of India towards energy efficiency in the…
Govt says very concerned about safety of people in Jharia
In view of challenges like natural mishaps including fire in coal bearing areas, the Centre on Wednesday said it is very much concerned about the safety…
Centre sitting on Rs 25 lakh cr fuel tax: Kharge
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge alleged the Centre had collected Rs 25 lakh crore through fuel tax but it is neither using this fund for the welfare…
ISGF & NGS jointly launch India City Gas Distribution forum
Government of India has set the target of 15% gas-based economy by 2030 and licenses have been issued for City Gas Distribution (CGD) in urban areas…
CTI urges government to bring petrol, diesel under GST
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Thursday asked the government to bring petrol and diesel under the ambit of GST to bring down the…
Cairn wins freeze on India state assets in Paris
Cairn Energy said that a Paris court had accepted its petition that Indian state-owned assets in the city worth over 20 million euros ($24 million) be…
Indian Power Secretary meets Bangladesh counterpart
Secretary (Power) Govt of India met Secretary (Power) Govt of Bangladesh through video conferencing for the issues related to 1320MW Maitree Power project.
50 kWp solar roof top inaugurated in Solan
As part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', a 50 kWp Solar roof top was inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the IPDS scheme of Government…
Nagaland government shuts down three ONGC wells
The Nagaland government has shut down three wells of state-run energy giant ONGC for allegedly not obtaining prior permission before starting drilling activities.