Hyderabadis are once again going to face long hours of power cut! AP Transco officials are planning fir enforcement of power cut in the cities because of rise in expected power demand of 100 MU per day. This proposal will be implemented in mid-March and will lead to power cut up to four hours... »
Archive for February 8th, 2013
Aadhaar Card not Mandatory for LPG Consumers
As per government sources there is no need to submit Aadhaar card details at respective gas agencies by the LPG consumers. According to earlier norms, 12 lakh Aadhaar cards have to be issued before 15th Feb 2013 which is pretty hard for government to issue the cards. However there is no such proposal have... »
Lakes in Hyderabad Getting Defunct because of Development Activities
Once noted for its numerous wetlands, Hyderabad is losing many of them. Wetlands are critical as source of potable water. They also work as percolation container of water. Wetlands enable aquifers (area underground through which water oozes out) to recharge with water. It has a good recreation aspect to attract many bird and water-living... »
SEZ Industries are Not to be Taxed for Using Electricity
Industries located in Special Economic Zones, are going to be granted exemption from paying electricity duty for the power generated and consumed by themselves. This exemption is valid provided the power thus generated is used by them alone. Currently, the units in SEZs pay Rs 0.25 for each unit of electricity they use. In... »