UP Ends Estimate System for Electricity Connections
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
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Discom Bailouts Fail: Competition Key to Power Sector Fix
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
Maharashtra Power Crisis: Rs 2,968 Crore Bills Default
Maharashtra's power distributor MSEDCL faces financial crisis as 34% consumers default on electricity bills totaling Rs 2,968 crore. Learn about the recovery drive.
Jharkhand Electricity Theft: 8,651 FIRs Filed
JBVNL cracks down on electricity theft with 8,651 FIRs from Aug-Oct 2025. Over ₹14 crore assessed, ₹8.47 crore recovered. Report theft anonymously via WhatsApp.
Power Employees Protest Electricity Amendment Bill Nationwide
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
Bihar's Kaimur Hills: No Power Despite Govt Schemes
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Punjab protests power bill: privatization fears, tariff hikes
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
UP Power Bill Discount Scheme for Domestic, Commercial Users
UPPCL launches Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana 2025-26 offering 25% discount on principal amount and 100% interest waiver for domestic and small commercial consumers from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
Nagpur woman gets jail for illegal electricity restoration
Nagpur special court sentences power consumer to imprisonment till court rising and Rs 10,000 fine for illegally restoring disconnected electricity connection. Read the full details.
J&K LOP Sharma Slams CM Over 20% Power Hike Plan
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
Smart devices driving up electricity costs in Indian homes
Connected smart devices and always-on culture in modern Indian homes are quietly inflating electricity bills. Learn how to save money by optimizing automations.
Heat Action Plans Must Factor in Power Demand
New research reveals heatwave action plans must incorporate electricity demand management alongside health responses. Learn how India can build climate-resilient infrastructure.
EU Demands Billions from UK in Post-Brexit Power Row
The EU has proposed a multi-billion electricity bill for the UK in post-Brexit talks, raising concerns over UK's high energy prices and power security. Read the full report.
Bokaro Fire Destroys 8 Shops, Rs 26 Lakh Loss
Massive fire at Bokaro's City Centre Market destroys 8 shops, causing Rs 26 lakh loss. Investigation reveals illegal electricity hooking as cause. Learn about the growing power theft menace in BSL areas.
HC Directs Haryana to Release Widow's Electricity Dues in 2 Months
Haryana High Court admonishes systemic indifference, directs Principal Secretary Electricity to verify widow's claim and release death benefits within two months. Justice Sharma ensures justice for pensioner's family.
80-year-old widow wins 51-year pension fight in HC
After 51 years of struggle, 80-year-old Haryana widow Laxmi Devi gets justice as Punjab & Haryana High Court orders release of family pension, gratuity and all dues within two months.
Chhattisgarh halves power bills for 200 units from Dec 1
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Amritsar Farmers Protest Electricity Amendment Bill
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
Delhi Ends Power Curbs on MCD Booked Properties
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta removes electricity restrictions for properties booked by MCD over illegal constructions, benefiting 1.25 lakh families. Read more about this landmark decision.
Coimbatore Power Cut: 8-Hour Maintenance Nov 19
Power supply suspended in Kalapatti & Keeranatham areas of Coimbatore on Wednesday, November 19 from 9am to 4pm due to monthly maintenance work. Plan ahead!
Ranchi: 12-hour power outage hits Namkum localities
Residents of Namkum in Ranchi faced 12-hour power disruption due to technical fault in 33 KV feeder line. JBVNL officials working to restore supply. #Ranchi #PowerCut
Karachi Water Shortage After Dhabeji Power Breakdown
Major power failure at Dhabeji grid station disrupts Karachi's water supply, affecting millions. KWSB struggles to restore normalcy amid electricity crisis.
BSL saves Rs 2 crore yearly with energy-efficient fans
Bokaro Steel Plant slashes power bills by Rs 2 crore annually after installing 10,000 BLDC fans. Discover how this green initiative is expanding to residential quarters. #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability
Bihar Election Results: Welfare Schemes Strain Finances
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 results show cash transfers and free electricity schemes paid political dividends but may strain state finances. Analysis of fiscal impact.
Bihar Election Cash Promises Strain State Finances
As Bihar elections approach, political parties flood voters with cash promises despite the state's fragile finances. Analysis reveals unsustainable freebies that could worsen economic conditions.
India's renewable energy targets need state coordination
India's ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 risks consumer tariff shocks without deeper state-level consultation. Learn how better coordination can ensure sustainable power transition.
Infosys Prize 2025 Awards $100K to Young Researchers
Infosys Science Foundation announces 2025 prize winners across mathematics, economics, humanities and sciences. Young researchers under 40 recognized for groundbreaking work.
552 Karnataka Homes to Receive Electricity Connection
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
Chandigarh Opens Public Electricity Meter Testing Lab
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited establishes meter testing facility for consumers to verify accuracy. New grievance redressal system and infrastructure upgrades announced.
India-Bhutan Inaugurate 1020 MW Hydropower Project
PM Modi and Bhutan King inaugurate 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, strengthening bilateral energy partnership and cross-border electricity cooperation.
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