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Massive power cut hits Kolkata
Kolkata came to standstill on the eve Durga Puja as major breakdown in CESC system caused massive power cut for several hours. A sudden breakdown of electricity supply to the city lasting for hours gave a creepy feeling to the people on the eve of Durga Puja. The breakdown in power supply affected Metro Rail, city"s major hospitals, the High Court, the state"s administrative headquarters and the commercial hubs. The CESC which is responsible for maintaining electric supply to the city, had a major breakdown in its system, causing a shortfall of 635 mw. According to CESC, one of its 132 KV substation line snapped in the morning causing the breakdown. As a result, two of its units in Budge Budge power station and one in Southern Generating Station went out of the system. To save other power stations from tripping, the CESC had to isolate other units from the grid.
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GM to commercially launch electric car, e-Spark in Oct

Auto major General Motors India today said it will commercially launch electric car Spark in October this year which could be priced at around Rs 7 lakh. - Detroit"s big three post double digit fall in 2009 sales - US eclipsed by China in 2009 auto sales - Maruti eyes expansion to defend 50% share - GM seeks incentives for green cars - Small, green cars set to rule at Auto Fair - GM launches new mini car Beat, expects 40% sales surge this year "We are looking at initially manufacturing 5,000 units of the car (e-Spark). The car will roll out from our Talegaon, Maharashtra facility from October this year," GM India President and MD Karl Slym told PTI here. E-Spark would be produced in technical collaboration with Reva electric car company. Reva would provide battery technology for the e-Spark. GM India showcased e-Spark in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today.


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