Dense fog and cold snap cause repeated power failures in Jaipur's rural areas like Goner and Boorthal. Untrimmed tree branches on lines lead to nightly outages, disrupting lives and small businesses. Read more.
Power supply will be suspended in parts of Valasaravakkam and Porur in Chennai from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday. Check the full list of affected areas here.
Supreme Power Equipment Limited secures a major ₹25.7 crore order for 33/11 KV power transformers from Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (APDCL), boosting India's power infrastructure.
Power sector employees in Punjab protest against PSPCL land sale, draft Electricity Bill 2025, and delay in Ropar thermal units. JAC warns of intensified agitation.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited employees protest against government's asset monetisation plan, threatening indefinite strike. Read about the union's demands and potential power crisis.
Punjab Pollution Control Board recommends disconnecting electricity to 25-30 electroplating units in Ludhiana for flouting environmental norms, risking Buddha Dariya pollution.
A consumer's ordeal with a grossly inflated electricity bill highlights systemic issues in billing complaints. Discover the struggle for resolution and what it reveals about consumer rights.
Former Power Secretary E A S Sarma demands Punjab govt revoke 'illegal' PSPCL land sale, citing breach of public trust. Read the full story.
The Central Bihar Chamber of Commerce reports frequent power cuts in Gaya, especially in Manpur, harming power loom operations. They demand reliable supply as SBPDCL focuses on dues recovery.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs PSPCL to pay 100% family pension to a widow, ruling state cannot retain any portion when other beneficiaries become ineligible. Read the landmark judgment.
Former Punjab power secretary EAS Sarma opposes PSPCL land sale to private players, calling it a breach of public trust. The move is already challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
13 leaders on chain hunger strike in Patiala against Punjab govt's move to sell Powercom assets. They warn of making electricity unaffordable and announce a major protest on January 21.
Residents of Noida's Sector 105 endure 1-2 hour daily power cuts. RWA blames old infrastructure and unpruned trees. Officials promise investigation. Read more.
Jefferies predicts a recovery in India's power demand growth to 6.5% by FY26, driving upside for power sector stocks like NTPC and Power Grid. Read the full analysis.
India's electricity demand surged nearly 7% in December 2024, reaching a peak of 139,000 MW, driven by heating needs during a severe cold wave. Explore the data and grid implications.
A Joint Action Committee protests Punjab govt's asset monetisation plan for Powercom land. They demand halting sales, using land for substations, and setting up new Ropar thermal units. Read more.
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
India's electricity demand rose 7% to 138.39 billion units in December 2024, signaling strong economic activity. Read the full analysis of power sector trends.
AIPEF urges Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to halt arbitrary actions in the power sector, restore autonomy, and uphold the tripartite agreement to protect consumer interests. Read more.
Scheduled maintenance by KPTCL will cause power outages in West and North Bengaluru areas on Monday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Tamil Nadu achieves a historic milestone with 50.8Mu solar energy absorbed into the grid and a peak generation of 7,276MW. Discover how dry weather is powering the state's green energy surge.
While India's power transmission sector rides a wave of strong demand and government investment, four key stocks have fallen sharply from peaks. Discover the details and future outlook.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
UPPCL increases Noida helpdesks to 11 under Urban Restructuring Plan, resolves 978 of 1,575 complaints swiftly. New system cuts response time for supply issues to 1-2 hours. Read more.
Engineers protest as Punjab govt amends rules, allowing IAS officers as power utility CMDs without stakeholder consultation. A timeline of the dilution of norms.
Punjab's PSPCL transfers 17 engineers, including PSEBEA office-bearers, hours after union objected to CMD appointment rule changes. The association calls it victimisation.
PSEB Engineers Association alleges Punjab govt diluted PSPCL CMD eligibility without consultation, violating a 2010 tripartite agreement. Read the full dispute details.
Punjab government amends guidelines for PSPCL CMD post, allowing Secretary-rank IAS officers. Move follows court query and engineers' protest over violation of past agreement.