Rajasthan Tops Solar Installations in Indian Railways Stations and Service Buildings
Indian Railways has significantly expanded its solar energy infrastructure in alignment with the government's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. As of February 2025, the national transporter has installed 209 MW of solar power capacity across 2,249 railway stations and service buildings. This marks a 2.3 times increase in solar plant installations in the last five years (1,489 new units) compared to the previous five years (628 units). Rajasthan leads the solar expansion with 275 installations, followed by Maharashtra (270) and West Bengal (237). The initiative is driven by Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and the Round The Clock (RTC) hybrid power model, integrating solar and wind energy.
Mar 31, 2025
Punjab to Develop Nangal as a Tourist Hub & Jhajjar Bachauli as the First Leopard Safari
The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, announced major initiatives to boost tourism and wildlife conservation in the state. Nangal will be developed into a major tourist hub, with an initial budget of Rs. 10 crore, while Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Sri Anandpur Sahib will be transformed into Punjab's first leopard safari destination. These initiatives are part of the 'Badalda Punjab' Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. The projects aim to enhance tourism, preserve biodiversity, create employment, and uplift cultural heritage in Punjab.
Mar 30, 2025
Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake
The devastating earthquake which struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday has claimed more than a thousand lives so far. Myanmar's Junta said on Saturday that at least 1,002 people had been killed and 2,376 others injured. The death toll and injuries are expected to rise. In Thailand, at least eight people died in the capital, where a high-rise building under construction collapsed.
The devastation caused by the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, shown in dozens of shocking videos and photos circulating on social media, has caused concerns in India too. India has recorded 159 earthquakes of varying magnitudes from November 2024 to February 2025, with the latest being a magnitude 4.0 in Delhi on February 17, as per a PIB press release. Many people have observed that earthquakes have been occurring more frequently in recent years.
Mar 28, 2025
Darjeeling's Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Launches DNA Preservation Project
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has become India's first zoo to preserve DNA samples of wildlife found in snowy regions. The project, launched in collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, aims to aid conservation efforts for endangered species. Chief Wildlife Warden Debal Roy confirmed that 60 DNA samples from indigenous animals, including red pandas and snow leopards, have already been collected.
This cryogenic conservation initiative will support future research and genetic studies, ensuring that even if certain species face extinction, their genetic material remains preserved.
Mar 24, 2025
BPCL Inaugurates Floating Solar Power Plant at Kochi Refinery
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) took a significant step toward sustainable energy with the inauguration of its floating solar power plant at the Kochi Refinery, Kerala. The project was formally inaugurated by Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan. This marks a major milestone in BPCL's efforts to integrate renewable energy sources into its operations.
The plant has an installed capacity of 3.2 MW AC.
It has been constructed on the rainwater harvesting pond within the Kochi Refinery premises.
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