Topic: Hydroelectricity in India

China’s proposed Hydropower project in Brahmaputra, Tibet

Under the 14th five-year plan that is to be implemented from 2021, China has proposed hydro power project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet. The project has been proposed...

November 30, 2020

Massive fire accident in Srisailam Hydroelectric power plant, Telangana

Telangana’s Srisailam Hydroelectric power station witnessed a massive fire accident. The incident was followed by an abrupt explosion in unit 4 of the power station. According to the...

August 21, 2020

SANDRP: “Draft EIA Notification of GoI encourages environment violations”

The South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People (SANDRP) says that the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification that was recently issued by the Ministry of Environment...

June 29, 2020

Indian army signs pact with NHPC for construction of tunnels on China & Pakistan borders

Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to construct four underground tunnels for storage of ammunition along the China and Pakistan...

April 27, 2019

Balraj Joshi appointed as new CMD of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)

Balraj Joshi has been appointed as the new Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd., the country’s premier hydro power utility. Presently, Joshi is at...

September 22, 2017

NTPC’s Siang project

NTPC, India’s largest power producer, is reportedly planning a massive 10,000 mw hydel project in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. This proposed project is an ultra-mega hydel project...

November 4, 2011

Current Affairs : June 28, 2011

ADB to render grant of $ 25.1 million to Nepal ADB: The Asian Development Bank ADB to provide a render assistance of $25.1 million to Nepal Govt for...

June 29, 2011

Current Affairs : March 23, 2010

Events, Happenings & Observances:Remembering Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and SukhdevMarch 23, 2010 marked the 79th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e-azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru...

March 24, 2010    Government Schemes Current Affairs

Current Affairs Current Affairs : National

20 Uttar Pradesh districts declared drought-hitTUEP Programme Launched by Tripura50 New Hydel Projects by Himachal PradeshAndolan ExpressWorld’s largest solar steam system is at ShirdiNew nuclear plants approved for...

August 8, 2009    Government Schemes Current Affairs