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Ludhiana Power Employees Begin Indefinite Strike

Contract workers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited launch indefinite strike in Ludhiana, protesting for permanent positions and better benefits outside Power Minister Harbhajan Singh's home.

36 Farmers Detained in Moga Rail Block Protest

36 farmers detained in Moga as they blocked railway tracks protesting for MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Latest updates on Punjab farmers' agitation and police response.

Polaris Deploys 10M Smart Meters Across India

Polaris Smart Metering is transforming India's power sector with 10 million smart meters deployment nationwide. Discover how they're doubling market share and revolutionizing energy management.

University Students Hold Officials Hostage Over Delayed Results

Angry students at Jharkhand's Nilamber Pitamber University held officials captive for hours, demanding immediate declaration of delayed exam results. The dramatic protest highlights growing student frustration with administrative delays in Indian universi

Jharkhand's Patratu Power Plant Unit 1 Goes Live

Jharkhand achieves a historic energy milestone as the 800 MW Unit 1 at Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam begins commercial operations, marking a new era for the state's power infrastructure and development.

Karnataka Farmers Protest Sugarcane Prices

Karnataka sugarcane farmers escalate protests, demanding fair prices and immediate payments from mill owners. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah intervenes as crisis deepens.

Bengaluru Power Cut: Areas Affected Nov 4 & 6

Multiple Bengaluru neighborhoods scheduled for planned power shutdown this weekend. BESCOM releases affected areas list for maintenance work. Stay informed and plan ahead.

Powercom Contract Workers Strike in Jalandhar

Contract workers at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited stage massive protest in Jalandhar, demanding job security and opposing privatisation moves that threaten their livelihoods.

6 States Face Power Discom Privatization Threat

Union Power Ministry warns six Indian states to implement electricity distribution reforms or face privatization. Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir given strict deadlines for loss reduction.

India's ₹3 Lakh Crore Discom Debt Crisis

India's struggling power distribution companies (discoms) are drowning in debt. A new financial relief package aims to break the cycle, but will privatization and reforms bring lasting change?

Basant Garg New CMD of Punjab Power Utilities

Punjab government appoints Basant Garg as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of power utilities PSPCL and PSTCL, bringing fresh leadership to state's electricity infrastructure.

MEIL Energy buys 250 MW plant in Tamil Nadu

Hyderabad-based MEIL Energy strengthens its power generation footprint with strategic acquisition of 250 MW Neyveli power plant, marking significant expansion in renewable energy sector.

Adani Power Q2 Profit Dips 12% on Higher Costs

Adani Power reports 12% decline in Q2 net profit to ₹2,906 crore as rising operational costs offset marginal revenue growth. Total income edges up to ₹14,308 crore amid challenging market conditions.

Coal India's Growth Slows Amid Weak Power Demand

India's coal mining giant faces headwinds as sluggish power demand and softer realizations impact production and sales volumes. Discover how auctions and inventory dynamics are shaping the sector.

Jarange-Patil supports farmers' protest in Maharashtra

Prominent Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil extends crucial support to former MLA Bacchu Kadu's farmers' agitation in Maharashtra, demanding immediate government action on agricultural issues.

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