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State to audit thermal power plants amid concerns over fly ash pollution

State to audit thermal power plants amid concerns over fly ash pollution

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The Maharashtra government on Thursday agreed to carry out an audit of thermal power plants after legislators raised concerns in the Assembly about the disposal of fly ash and its impact on the environment, particularly in Chandrapur district, as per PTI reports. Responding to a calling attention notice moved by BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar, Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said “The government will conduct the necessary audit and review of thermal power plants and their fly ash management systems. Action will be taken wherever violations are found.”  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Thermal scanning, barriers: Delhi airport steps up surveillance amid Ebola outbreak fears

Thermal scanning, barriers: Delhi airport steps up surveillance amid Ebola outbreak fears

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Surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus were stepped up at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday, just hours after similar preventive steps were introduced at Cochin International Airport in Kerala’s Kochi. IGI Airport in the national capital has implemented precautionary arrangements amid growing concern worldwide over Ebola outbreak in Africa. (Arvind Yadav/HT File) Notably, Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. It can lead to severe bleeding and multiple organ failure. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the outbreak in central Africa is “spreading rapidly”, making efforts to control a rare strain of the virus more difficult, as there is no approved treatment or vaccine available. Delhi airport steps up Ebola surveillance IGI Airport in the national capital has implemented precautionary arrangements amid growing concern worldwide over Ebola cases reported in some African regions. The Airport Public Health Officer (APHO) chaired a meeting involving all stakeholders, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Bureau of Immigration (BoI), Customs officials, airlines, and Ground Handling …

Maharashtra: Eight injured in steam leak at Koradi Thermal Power Station

Maharashtra: Eight injured in steam leak at Koradi Thermal Power Station

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Eight workers were injured on Monday following a sudden hot steam leak at the Koradi Thermal Power Station (KTPS) in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district, the State Power Generation Company (MahaGenco) said. The incident occurred at around 10:20 am when maintenance work was underway at Unit No. 10 of the plant. The unit was already shut down at the time of the accident. Workers were engaged in removing clinker, a hard residue formed during coal burning, from a floor located about 13 metres above ground level. During the process, steam suddenly escaped through a small opening known as a “peephole” in the boiler. The unexpected release of hot steam struck workers standing nearby, causing injuries, according to a statement issued by MahaGenco. Among the eight injured, four are employees of Mahanirmiti, while the remaining four are contract workers. Mahanirmiti is a state-owned electricity generation company. All the injured were immediately rushed to hospitals in Nagpur for treatment. Hospital sources said three individuals have been discharged after initial treatment, while four others are still undergoing treatment. Officials added …

Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off

Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off

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Representational image of the Dhenkanal township in Odisha. File | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout Villagers in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district have demanded the return of land acquired for a power project that failed to take off after the promoter company went bankrupt, shattering their hopes of jobs and sustainable livelihoods. Nearly 1,000 acres of land in Khadagprasad and Khurunti villages under Odapada block were acquired around 2008 for a proposed 1,320 MW supercritical coal-based thermal power plant by Hyderabad-based Lanco Group. “In anticipation of employment, villagers parted with their land for a meagre compensation of ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh per acre. The company had even begun construction. We were hopeful of regular jobs, and some villagers started earning by supplying essential commodities to the project. But the plant never became operational, and we were left in the lurch,” alleged Binod Kumar Sahoo, a resident of Khadagprasad. Another villager, Abinash Samal, pointed out that land acquisition laws provide for the return of land to owners if an industrial project is not materialised within five years. “Villagers …

Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant will save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases and help consumers of Punjab

Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant will save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases and help consumers of Punjab

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The 540-MW thermal power plant is an independent power plant and is spread over 1,100 acres of land in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran. Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann recently dedicated the Sri Guru Amar Dass Thermal Plant, which was purchased by the state government from a private company, to the people. During the occasion, Chief Minister Mann said the state government has bought a 540-megawatt private thermal power plant at Goindwal Sahib. Power plant to save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases  The power plant that was earlier owned by a private company, GVK Power, has been bought for Rs 1,080 crore, he said. The Chief Minister further stated that this purchase of the power plant will lead to savings of Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases, thereby benefiting the consumers of the state. Know all about thermal power plant  The 540-MW thermal power plant is an independent power plant and is spread over 1,100 acres of land in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran. The state government has purchased the solar power …

Airport, thermal power plant: PM to launch slew of projects in Haryana today | India News

Airport, thermal power plant: PM to launch slew of projects in Haryana today | India News

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Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Haryana on Monday will mark the beginning of a new developmental chapter for the state. Modi will launch several development initiatives to mark the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar. Modi will inaugurate the Hisar airport and flag off a commercial flight to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. He will also lay the foundation stone of the new terminal building at the airport.At another event in Yamunanagar, he will lay the foundation stone of an 800 MW modern thermal power unit of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant. He will also address public gatherings in Hisar and Yamunanagar. Saini said that under the leadership of Modi, the country is making fast progress to realise the vision of a developed nation by 2047. “Our mission is to ensure that the light of development reaches every citizen and our nation continues to progress on the path of self-reliance,” he said. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd Expand Disclaimer: We do not own any of …

ISRO and IIT Madras Unveil Research Centre for Space Thermal Sciences

ISRO and IIT Madras Unveil Research Centre for Space Thermal Sciences

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have inaugurated the S Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence for Research in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. The centre is named in the honour of the late aerospace engineer and IIT Madras alumnus, Dr. S Ramakrishnan. The centre will focus on advancing thermal and fluid-related research for spacecraft and launch vehicle technology. The inauguration took place on March 17, 2025, with ISRO Chairman and Department of Space Secretary Dr V Narayanan leading the event. The facility will support ISRO’s research in spacecraft cooling systems, high-fidelity simulation, and training programs for its scientists. Research Objectives and Collaboration As per reports, according to the agreement signed on November 11, 2024, ISRO and IIT Madras will jointly undertake research initiatives to develop thermal management solutions for space exploration. The new lab, housed within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, aims to provide a dedicated space for high-end research in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and propulsion cooling. Reports indicate that the collaboration will also involve knowledge-sharing sessions between …

SCCL signs pact with BHEL for setting up 800 MW thermal power plant near Jaipur in Mancherial in 40 months

SCCL signs pact with BHEL for setting up 800 MW thermal power plant near Jaipur in Mancherial in 40 months

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Singareni and BHEL authorities after signing an agreement in Hyderabad on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) for setting up 800 MW thermal power plant near Jaipur in Mancherial district. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement HYDERABAD The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) signed an agreement with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for executing the work of its new 800 megawatt ultra super critical thermal power plant planned on the premises of the existing 2×600 MW project at Pegadapalli near Jaipur in Mancherial district in 40 months. The BHEL would not only supply the boilers, turbines and generators (BGT) for the power plant but would also take up civil works. Chairman and managing director of the SCCL N. Balaram suggested the executing agency take into account the problems faced during the establishment of 1,200 power project and prepare plans to avoid all such hurdles when the company would take up work next month. Though the contract period for completion of the plant was 48 months, the agency was asked to complete it in …

Xiaomi 16 Pro to Feature 3D-Printed Metal Mid-Frame for Lower Weight, Better Thermal Performance, Analyst Says

Xiaomi 16 Pro to Feature 3D-Printed Metal Mid-Frame for Lower Weight, Better Thermal Performance, Analyst Says

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The Xiaomi 15 series of smartphones was launched earlier this week in global markets, and the Chinese company’s flagship smartphone lineup is scheduled to launch in India on March 11. While the successors to these handsets are not expected to arrive for several months, TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared some details related to the purported Xiaomi 16 Pro. The handset could be equipped with a new component, that could result in a reduction in weight and an improvement in thermal performance. Why Phone Manufacturers Are Expected to Adopt 3D Printing According to details shared by the analyst in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Xiaomi will introduce its next generation of high-end smartphones towards the end of 2025. Kuo’s latest survey reveals that the Xiaomi 16 Pro, which is expected to arrive as the successor to the latest Xiaomi 15 Pro model, will be equipped with a metal mid-frame that is created using 3D printing technology. Xiaomi has tapped Chinese supplier Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) to produce the metal-mid frame for the …

Thermal power plants in West Bengal produces 18 times more S02 than stubble burning says CREA

Thermal power plants in West Bengal produces 18 times more S02 than stubble burning says CREA

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Kolaghat thermal power station in the Purbo Medinipur district of West Bengal | Photo Credit: Sushanta Patronobish None of the thermal power plants in West Bengal have installed flue gas desulfurization (FGD), a report by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has pointed out. According to a CREA report the thermal power plants of West Bengal emitted 313 kilotonnes of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) , based on the data from June 2022 to May 2023. The study engages in a comparison between thermal power plant emissions in West Bengal and paddy straw burning emissions in Punjab and Haryana and highlights the scale of SO₂ pollution. “Thermal power plants in West Bengal emit 313 kilotonnes of SO₂ annually—18 times more than the 17.8 kilotonnes emitted by burning 8.9 million tonnes of paddy straw,” the study said. While paddy straw burning causes seasonal spikes, thermal power plants represent a larger, persistent pollution source year-round, underscoring the need for stricter controls on thermal power plant emissions, the study added. India, largest SO₂ emitter According to CREA, India is currently the world’s largest SO₂ emitter, …