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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
NTPC halts FGD work at 5 plants after government exemption; 7 GW projects hit
NTPC has asked Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd ( BHEL ) to halt installation of flue-gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems at five under-construction coal-fired power plants days after the government exempted most thermal power plants from FGD requirement. The stop work request covers Lara-II, Singrauli-III, Sipat-III, Darlipalli-II, and Telangana-II plants. This translates into desulphurisation works being stalled on projects with over 7 GW capacity that are under construction. "Considering the recent notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, BHEL is requested to keep all activities related to FGD for the aforementioned projects on hold until further communication," NTPC said in a communication to BHEL. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Cybersecurity Project Management PGDM Design Thinking Management Product Management healthcare CXO Data Science Healthcare Data Science Technology Degree others MCA Public Policy Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Data Analytics Others Finance MBA Leadership Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details The ministry in a gazette notification on July 11 exempted coal-fired power plants outside a 10-km radius of populated and polluted cities from a 2015 mandate to install FGD systems in phases. BHEL is the country's primary supplier of FGD systems, which remove sulphur dioxide from the plants' exhaust gases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These WhatsApp hacks are going viral in India google Learn More Undo "BHEL has some foreign collaborators in FGD projects and may seek compensation from NTPC for the stop work order," an official aware of the NTPC letter told ET. NTPC had floated several tenders and installed, or is in the process of installing, multiple FGD systems after a 2015 directive made them mandatory for all coal-based plants to meet revised environmental standards. Live Events Mails sent to NTPC and BHEL remained unanswered till the time of publishing. As of February, 537 thermal units totalling 204 GW capacity were identified for installation of FGDs. Of them, installation was completed in 49 units, while contracts were awarded or were under implementation in 211 units. Another 180 units were under various stages of the tendering process, according to the government. CareEdge Ratings said the FGD exemption for the majority of the plants, with 145 GW capacity, is positive for private companies or independent power producers, as it is a costly pollution control system.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka govt tells NTPC to scout entire state for nuclear plant site, rejects initial locations
The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to ask the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to submit a report after carrying out a study across the state, regarding the location for the proposed nuclear power plant, following which it said it will take a considered view. The cabinet did not agree with three potential sites identified by NTPC to conduct preliminary studies for setting up the nuclear power plant. "In-principle approval was sought to set up a nuclear power plant in the state, along with permission to conduct preliminary studies at potential sites identified by NTPC. They (NTPC) were requesting to study three locations, but the cabinet did not agree with that. We have decided that let them study the whole of the state for possible viable alternatives and submit a report, so that the government of Karnataka will take a considered view," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said. Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, he said, "Now we have agreed that we need to have a nuclear project, but as regards the location is concerned, they have to study all possible alternatives and submit the report and we will take the considered opinion later." The three places suggested were in Vijayapura, Raichur and Koppal district. "They were not considered for various reasons after detailed discussion," he said. Patil said, to promote tourism in the state, it was decided that, the North Karnataka tourist circuit including Hampi-Badami-Aihole-Pattadakallu-Vijayapura will be developed under the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) model through Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited at an estimated cost of ₹166.22 crore. Administrative approval was given by the cabinet to undertake 5 years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) work of the Lift Irrigation Project to fill 126 lakes in Kolar district and Chintamani taluk of Chikkaballapur district with treated wastewater from Bengaluru city at an estimated cost of ₹128.00 crore. Also approved was the purchase of the 32 Mobile Forensic Vehicles (with Fabrication + SOC kits) for the Directorates of Forensic Science Laboratories at a cost of ₹20.40 crore. To develop a new textile park in Raichur taluk, Raichur district, under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a total cost of ₹24.50 crore was approved by the cabinet. The cabinet has also decided to merge the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani (ASU) Drugs Enforcement Division and Testing Laboratory of the Department of AYUSH with the Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA). The establishment of Dr B R Ambedkar Constitution chair in the University of Mysore at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore was also approved.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cabinet rejects proposed sites for new nuclear power plant in Karnataka
1 2 3 Bengaluru: The cabinet has rejected three proposed sites for a new nuclear power plant in the state and directed National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to conduct a statewide study to identify a suitable location. NTPC had shortlisted a site each in Koppal, Raichur, and Vijayapura districts for the project but these have been shot down. Despite the rejection of sites, the cabinet agreed on the need for a nuclear power plant in the state, aligning with the Centre's renewed push for nuclear energy. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said there were "several reasons" for the cabinet's decision but did not elaborate. "They [NTPC] must study all possible alternatives," he said. "We have decided to let them study the whole state and submit a report with a viable alternative." You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru During a preliminary inspection as part of the initial assessment previously, NTPC officials had met with stiff opposition from villagers at proposed sites in Koppal, Vijayapura, and Raichur districts. Locals had raised concerns over environmental and safety impacts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo In the 2024 Union Budget, the Centre laid strong emphasis on nuclear power as a key pillar of India's long-term energy transition. It set an ambitious target of achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047, aiming to significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NTPC is now expected to conduct a comprehensive study of potential locations across Karnataka and submit a fresh proposal to the state govt. The cabinet formally received the report of the Justice John Michael D'Cunha one-man inquiry commission investigating the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives. However, a decision on the report was put off to the next cabinet meeting. The two-volume report was handed over to chief minister Siddaramaiah on July 11, following a detailed probe into the incident during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations. The event saw a massive public turnout which led to a tragic stampede. "We will study and discuss the report at the next cabinet meeting, and we will communicate to you [media] decisions thereafter," Patil said Asked about findings or recommendations in the report, Patil said: "It is not known. It was the last subject at today's meeting." The govt constituted the commission to fix responsibility for the stampede and suggest measures to prevent such tragedies in future.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Indian Railways Introduce Multi-Layered Security To Curb Cheating In Recruitment Exam
Last Updated: An official statement indicated that this major initiative aims to maintain integrity and ensure fairness by achieving a 'zero cheating cases' record for the June 2025 RRB exams. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is implementing stricter anti-fraud measures, which include mandatory face recognition and the extensive use of mobile jammers at all its exam centres throughout India, reported Mint. The move aims to uphold integrity and ensure fairness by achieving a 'zero cheating cases" record for the June 2025 RRB exams, according to an official statement. An advanced Aadhar e-KYC-based photo validation system will be introduced that will allow real-time face matching during the registration process on exam day. Photographs obtained directly from the candidate's Aadhar e-KYC will be compared with the images captured during the initial application submission and again at the exam centre registration by the relevant authorities, the report added. This multi-layered verification process aims to incorporate an additional 'post-exam scrutiny" layer, rendering impersonation virtually impossible, it stated. Alongside biometric security, the RRB will deploy mobile jammers at all 7,000 exam centres nationwide. The goal of the process is to eliminate any attempts at cheating through electronic devices such as mobile phones, which have posed significant challenges in conducting large-scale examinations. These reforms were implemented four months after the Railway Ministry decided to assign the responsibility of conducting exams to the RRB. This decision came after the CBI arrested 26 railway officials in Uttar Pradesh's Mughal Sarai for allegedly leaking exam papers. Meanwhile, the Railway Ministry has released the RRB Exam Calendar 2025. Some of the top recruitment exams that the RRB conducts include RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), RRB Junior Engineer (JE), RRB NTPC, RRB Technician, RRB Group D, Paramedical Staff and Ministerial and Isolated Categories. This official calendar sets the timeline for evaluating vacancies, uploading them to OIRMS (Online Indent and Recruitment Management System) and issuing recruitment notifications (CEN). As per the calendar, the NTPC Graduate (Level 4,5,6), NTPC Under Graduate (Level 2,3), Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Paramedical Category vacancy assessment deadline is September 30. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Nuclear power plant: K'taka to ask NTPC to submit report regarding location after carrying out study
Bengaluru, The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to ask the National Thermal Power Corporation to submit a report after carrying out a study across the state, regarding the location for the proposed nuclear power plant, following which it said it will take a considered view. Nuclear power plant: K'taka to ask NTPC to submit report regarding location after carrying out study The cabinet did not agree with three potential sites identified by NTPC to conduct preliminary studies for setting up the nuclear power plant. "In-principle approval was sought to set up a nuclear power plant in the state, along with permission to conduct preliminary studies at potential sites identified by NTPC. They were requesting to study three locations, but the cabinet did not agree with that. We have decided that let them study the whole of the state for possible viable alternatives and submit a report, so that the government of Karnataka will take a considered view," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said. Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, he said, "Now we have agreed that we need to have a nuclear project, but as regards the location is concerned, they have to study all possible alternatives and submit the report and we will take the considered opinion later." The three places suggested were in Vijayapura, Raichur and Koppal district. "They were not considered for various reasons after detailed discussion," he said. Patil said, to promote tourism in the state, it was decided that, the North Karnataka tourist circuit including Hampi-Badami-Aihole-Pattadakallu-Vijayapura will be developed under the DBFOT model through Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited at an estimated cost of ₹2,166.22 crore. Administrative approval was given by the cabinet to undertake 5 years of Operation and Maintenance work of the Lift Irrigation Project to fill 126 lakes in Kolar district and Chintamani taluk of Chikkaballapur district with treated wastewater from Bengaluru city at an estimated cost of ₹128.00 crore. Also approved was the purchase of the 32 Mobile Forensic Vehicles for the Directorates of Forensic Science Laboratories at a cost of ₹2,20,40 crore. To develop a new textile park in Raichur taluk, Raichur district, under Public-Private Partnership model at a total cost of ₹24.50 crore was approved by the cabinet. The cabinet has also decided to merge the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Drugs Enforcement Division and Testing Laboratory of the Department of AYUSH with the Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration . The establishment of Dr B R Ambedkar Constitution chair in the University of Mysore at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore was also approved. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
