Power Plant

In Punjab's Mohali region, a massive fire broke out at a chemical factory, on September 27. According to reports, at least 5 workers were injured in the blaze, while many are feared to have faced burn injuries. Out of the injured, two have been admitted to Mohali Civil Hospital and three to nearby Civil Hospital. More than 20 fire tenders from the Mohali and Ropar districts rushed to the spot.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit India on a three-day tour, in the next week. During the India visit, PM Hasina will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union ministers. The visit and meetings will be a crucial step to enhancing bilateral relations between India-Bangladesh. Furthermore, during the meeting, the duo will be discussing security, defence cooperation, and open a joint 132 MW power plant.

At the end of last month, India's coal-fired power plants had an average of four days worth of fuel on hand, the lowest level in years. More than half of the plants are on high alert for outages, and spot electricity costs have increased. Spot power rates have risen since coal is utilized to generate over 70% of the energy. The government is developing rules in case idle power plants need restarting.

The Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in Nepal will be constructed by the Indian government-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited, stated the Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Reportedly, the 679 MW power plant was acquired by India after participating at international competitive bidding that included competitors like China. Once completed, the plant located in Sankhuwasabha will generate 3561 million units of electricity per annum.