R K Singh

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Banning power equipment imports from China, Pakistan: R K Singh

He further said state discoms should not give orders for supply of equipment to Chinese firms

03 Jul 2020 12:59 PM

Karnataka with a SARAL score of 78.8 was top state followed by Telangana and Gujarat, which had SARAL score of 72.2 and 67.9. Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked last on the index with 14.4 SARAL score. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka to set up rooftop solar project: Renewable Energy Ministry

Minster of New and Renewable Energy and Power Singh launched SARAL at RPM meeting with states and state Power Utilities in Delhi.

21 Aug 2019 7:37 PM

According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's (BEE) guidelines, ideal temperature for ACs is 24-25 degrees. (Photo: Representational)

Power minister asks central govt depts to run ACs at 24 deg Celsius to save energy

Buildings, Power Minister R K Singh said, consumes over 30 per cent of the total electricity consumed in India.

11 Jul 2019 7:34 PM

Union Minister R K Singh said Khan was supported by Pakistan's Army and that the cricketer-turned-politician was likely to follow policies of the military including in matters relating to India. (Photo: File)

Pak elections rigged, Imran Khan backed by military: Union min RK Singh

Singh said Pak military was behind ousting of Nawaz Sharif from power and putting him and his daughter in jail just before elections.

27 Jul 2018 7:47 PM

Peak power deficit during April-June, 2018-19 was 0.7 per cent while overall electricity deficit stood at 0.6 per cent during the quarter, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Peak power deficit in April-June at 0.7 pc, says Power Minister R K Singh

As much as 170.76GW electricity was supplied during peak hours against the demand of 171.97 GW during the quarter.

19 Jul 2018 5:36 PM

Union Power Minister R K Singh said on Friday that the government will consider making 24 degree Celsius as mandatory default setting for air conditioners within a few months. (Photo: File)

To keep power consumption in check, govt may set 24 degree as default AC setting

Union Power Minister R K Singh launched a campaign to promote energy efficiency in the area of air-conditioning.

22 Jun 2018 9:40 PM

Power Minister R K Singh on Thursday said all electricity meters in the country will be smart prepaid meters in the next three years.

All electricity meters to be smart prepaid in 3 years, says R K Singh

Singh also advised the officials of the ministry to consider making such meters mandatory after a particular date.

07 Jun 2018 4:41 PM

Power Minister R K Singh on Tuesday said that comparison of 48 years of achievements of the other governments with 48 months of the current government is an "eye opener".

Achievements in 48 months under BJP 'eye opener', says R K Singh

He said all the 4 crore families would have power connection by December this year.

05 Jun 2018 2:25 PM

The government will be able to provide electricity connections to all households by December as per the target under the Saubhagya scheme, Power Minister R K Singh said Tuesday.

All families to get electricity connection by Dec, says R K Singh

He also said the govt is preponing the deadline for achieving 24X7 Power for all target by three month to December 31, 2018.

01 May 2018 6:46 PM

E-vehicles charging stations need no licence, says govt

The power ministry has categorised charging batteries of electric vehicles as a service.

16 Apr 2018 4:28 PM

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