Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addresses the Bihar Assembly on electricity tariff and clarifies that free electricity will not be provided.
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The CPI in Puducherry has called for providing electricity to consumers at subsidised rates in order to alleviate the burden of another round of tariff revision proposed by the Puducherry Electricity Department. A CPI leader suggested that the government should consider subsidies for electricity, similar to LPG subsidies, to mitigate the hardships faced by the common man.
Peak power demand in India between this month and February next year is expected to be 6-9.5% higher year-on-year, according to the Grid Controller of India. This projection comes after a higher than expected power demand during the monsoon this year. The article also mentions the projected peak demand for January and February 2024, as well as the impact of weather conditions on power demand.
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Palestinians seeking refuge at Gaza’s largest hospital face horrific conditions as heavy fighting rages nearby. Lack of electricity has already resulted in the deaths of two premature infants. With hospitals under siege, injured individuals cannot be brought in and the bodies of the deceased cannot be retrieved. Israel denies targeting hospitals, putting the blame on Hamas. The ongoing conflict has led to significant displacement and casualties.
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Premature babies in Gaza are facing a life-threatening situation as hospitals are running out of fuel for their generators. At least 130 babies in six neonatal units are at grave risk, unable to receive the necessary medical care. Additionally, the fuel shortage is impacting the access to essential healthcare for 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza. The crisis is exacerbated by the closure of several hospitals due to damage from Israeli strikes, and Israel’s blocking of fuel entry.
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Union Minister Anurag Thakur hails Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accomplishments in just 8 years, contrasting it with the progress made in the previous 60 years. Thakur emphasizes India’s successful lunar mission, as well as the implementation of central schemes. He shares statistics on housing, sanitation, electricity, and healthcare. Thakur’s comments were made during the release of a book containing PM Modi’s speeches.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, has revealed plans to increase the export of electricity to India from 450 MW to 10,000 MW over the next 10 years. The two countries have already signed a preliminary bilateral agreement. Prachanda also mentioned that Nepal is creating a favorable environment for attracting foreign investment in the hydropower sector. He further highlighted the recent discussion on clean energy with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was seen as a milestone in the South Asian region.
