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Haryana Enhances Green Energy Open Access Through New Amendment
One of the notable updates, detailed in an official statement released on Saturday, enables consumers with a sanctioned load of 100 kW or more—whether through a single or multiple connections in the same electricity division—to qualify for Green Energy Open Access.
Furthermore, captive consumers who generate their own renewable energy will now face no supply restrictions, facilitating a smoother transition for industries and businesses to embrace green energy solutions. The revised regulations also encompass provisions for energy production from non-fossil fuel-based Waste-to-Energy plants, allowing them to connect to the intra-state transmission and distribution network. This initiative not only promotes sustainable waste management but also enables energy derived from waste to contribute to Haryana’s energy grid.
To streamline the process further, consumers can now apply for both connectivity and open access at the same time, minimizing procedural delays and easing the transition to renewable energy for businesses and industries. Another significant amendment allows consumers not connected to independent feeders to access open energy markets, contingent upon their agreement to system constraints and any power cut limitations imposed by the distribution licensee.
In addition, to encourage offshore wind energy projects, the new regulations stipulate that no extra surcharge will be imposed on power supplied from offshore wind initiatives commissioned until December 2032 for Open Access Consumers.
HERC Chairman Nand Lal Sharma highlighted the significance of these amendments in steering Haryana toward a more eco-friendly and energy-efficient future. He remarked: “By streamlining access to renewable energy and eliminating connectivity barriers, these amendments will fast-track the transition to a greener power grid. Our goal is to empower businesses and individuals to easily tap into clean energy sources while ensuring grid stability and reliability.”
These amendments represent a crucial milestone in Haryana’s clean energy transition. By facilitating broader participation in Green Energy Open Access, the state is advancing toward reduced carbon emissions, improved energy security, and a sustainable future. With enhanced access to renewable power for industries, businesses, and residential consumers, Haryana is setting an exemplary standard for other states to emulate in constructing a resilient and green energy ecosystem.
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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot
Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.
The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.
According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.
Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.
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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.
The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.
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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate
Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.
The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.
She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.
After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.
He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.
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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.
They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.
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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
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