BHEl commissions 30 MW Hydro Unit in Mizoram
Bharat Heavy Electricals limited (BHEl) has successfully commissioned the second unit of the 2x30 MW Tuirial Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Mizoram. Significantly, the unit has been commissioned by BHEl in less than a hundred days of the commissioning of the first unit. located in Kolasib district of Mizoram, the greenfield project of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation limited (NEEPCO) has been set up on the river Tuirial. Power generation from Tuirial HEP will contribute significantly to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and contribute towards achieving a low carbon development path for the nation. The order for Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) works for two units of 30 MW each was placed on BHEl by NEEPCO, for design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of two 30 MW Vertical shaft Francis Turbines & Matching Generators, Transformers and Switchyard. The equipment has been manufactured and supplied by BHEl's units at Bhopal, Jhansi, Bengaluru, Rudrapur & Mumbai and the execution of work on site has been carried out by the company's Power Sector Eastern Region. Notably, NEEPCO's entire installed hydro capacity of 785 MW has been supplied & commissioned by BHEl. The other hydro project of NEEPCO currently under execution by BHEl is the 4x150 MW Kameng HEP in Arunachal Pradesh. Various other hydro projects of NEEPCO, commissioned by BHEl, include the 3x135 MW Ranganadi HEP in Arunachal Pradesh and the 4x50 MW Kopili HEP in Assam. BHEl has always been at the forefront in going to difficult terrains and setting up power projects. In the North Eastern states, BHEl has installed over 3,200 MW of power generating capacity, accounting for more than 75 per cent of the total installed capacity in the region. BHEl is presently executing Hydro Electric Projects of around 3,100 MW in the country, in addition to 2,940 hydro projects in Bhutan.
BWWA of BSF opens NIGHT SHElTER AT VMMC & SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAl
Keeping in view of difficulties being faced by underprivileged people in the harsh winter conditions prevailing in Delhi, Renu Sharma, President BWWA (BSF Wives Welfare Association) Border Security Force inaugurated Night Shelter at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, on Wednesday. BSF inaugurated these shelters for the kith and kin of patients, who visit VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi and need to halt there for long due to prolonged treatment in these cold nights when temperature of Delhi goes near zero degree, while their patients undergoing treatment. BWWA has been on the forefront in providing its services to a social cause since long. In this Rain Basera, there are 40 beds for the kith and kin of patients, in which blankets, hot water, newspapers/magazines and Television (with cable connection) are also available. This facility can be availed by any person who visits this hospital for getting treatment of their kin. During the past years, many people availed the same facility with full satisfaction and they did appreciate the appreciable and noble steps taken by the BSF.
CRPF School, ROHINI, CElEBRATEs ANNUAl DAY in presence of DG Rajeev Rai
Students must acquire new skills in today's changing environment. Thereby they can contribute their best to the society. This was stated by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, DG CRPF at the annual day function of CRPF Public School, Rohini on Tuesday. Addressing the teachers and students, Chief Guest, Bhatnagar said that the Schools must produce a product that is well-grounded. He called upon the parents to contribute their might so as to build the future of their children who could contribute not only to their family but also to the society and the country as a whole. He congratulated the school for its praiseworthy performance in academics as well as in sports. Principal Nidhi Chaudhary, presented the school report highlighting the achievements of students. The function was also attended by Dr Manu Bhatnagar, CWWA, Arun Kumar, IG (Adm), cum-chairman school managing committee, Rekha lohani, IG (Works) and other CRPF officers. On the occasion the students presented musical and other cultural performances.
Yes Bank sets up $1 bn debt plan to raise money
NEW DElHI: Private sector lender Yes Bank on Wednesday said its board has approved proposal to set up MTN programme to raise $1 billion (about `6,500 crore) on private placement basis. The Medium Term Note (MTN) programme, an instrument to raise money through debt securities that typically matures in 5-10 years, is within the overall borrowing limit of ` 20,000 crore, the bank said. PTI