NTPC to set up 2 units in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR, Oct 17: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will instal at least two units of 500 mw each to its facility at Kaniha ne...

BHUBANESWAR, Oct 17: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will instal at least two units of 500 mw each to its facility at Kaniha near Talcher in Orissa by 2003 to augment bulk supply of power to southern states, corporation sources said.

The new units will be set up in view of the government’s greater thrust on public sector power companies to deal with the worsening power situation in southern states, the sources said. The demand for energy in those states has been rising consistently by seven to 10 per cent every year and the gap had to be bridged by enhancing the generation capacity, the sources said

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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