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Power glitch during Dy CM’s speech: Officers dodge responsibility, blame tent contractor

The event was organised on the premises of the Sati Mata temple in the village, which has no electricity connection of its own. A diesel generator was therefore arranged.
Published on Jan 12, 2026 08:00 am IST

Noida car service centre sealed for environment norms violations

Despite multiple notices and penalties, the service centre continued illegal operations. In June 2024, environmental compensation of 12,75,000 was imposed, and power supply was disconnected, officials said. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 07:16 am IST

Ghaziabad: 4 flats damaged in high-rise fire in Indirapuram

The maintenance staff of the housing society said the fire began around 12.20pm in one of the two DG sets of 125kw and 250kw kept near the main entrance and spread to a nearby residential tower to a height of 15-20 metres. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:06 am IST

Diesel Generator sets banned in Delhi NCR from Sunday

The Commission has consistently emphasised that the extensive use of Diesel Generator sets is a significant contributor to the Delhi-NCR's deteriorating air quality. (Representative image/HT Archive)
Published on Sept 29, 2023 08:33 pm IST

CAQM introduces new norms for diesel generators in Delhi-NCR

Diesel generators have been identified as one of the prominent sources of air pollution in the Capital, specially during winters. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 03:45 am IST

Midnight blasting at Chandni Chowk flyover causes menace for surrounding buildings

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and other agencies are rushing to complete the Chandni Chowk flyover work before the possible inauguration on May 1. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:54 pm IST

Diesel generators banned in Delhi from Thursday; essential services like hospitals, railways exempted

A cyclist rides near India Gate in hazy weather, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.
Updated on Oct 14, 2020 09:20 pm IST

Apply for permanent power supply line by October end: Discom to societies in Gurugram

A DHBVN official said that by mid-November its six substations of 33 kv each will be ready to supply power to societies located in sectors 58 to 115.
Updated on Sept 12, 2019 08:52 am IST

‘Chembur-Trombay is city’s prime nitrogen oxide hotspot’: Greenpeace study

The maximum amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the city come from the Chembur-Trombay area — which has a power plant, several petroleum refineries and a fertiliser factory . (Representative Image)
Updated on Jul 06, 2019 01:18 am IST

5, Ashoka Road bungalow to be made soundproof after noise pollution complaints

The ‘5, Ashoka Road’ bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi - a popular wedding venue - will soon undergo a soundproofing exercise after neighbours complained of noise pollution.
Updated on Jun 30, 2019 02:42 pm IST

Traders shut shop, seek increased vigil

For the family of Sanjeev Jindal, a trader who was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Roshanpura, Sadar Bazar, in 2016, the gunshots on Tuesday night brought back gruesome memories.Photo by Bharat Bhushan Hindustan Times.
Published on May 30, 2019 01:00 am IST

MCG engineers fail to furnish bills pertaining to diesel generators of water boosting stations

MCG had received bills amounting to 15 lakh- 20 lakh for operating and maintaining diesel generators for one year.
Updated on May 19, 2019 08:12 am IST

Discom seeks land to set up power substations

DHBVN allots electricity connections to builders initially for construction purposes. Many builders extend the electricity provided to them to residents — who they offer flats to — temporarily at commercial rates.
Published on May 17, 2019 02:13 am IST

Rs 2 crore bill to run diesel generators prompts probe in Gurugram

The decision was taken after the MCG found that bills for renting and maintaining diesel generators at water boosting stations in the city ran into over Rs 2 crore.
Published on Apr 30, 2019 04:37 am IST

Diesel generators to be banned in Gurugram if air gets fouler

NCR cities such as Gurugram and Noida will not be allowed to run diesel generators once the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for curbing air pollution kicks in.
Published on Sept 15, 2018 05:07 am IST

Residents sleepless in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok as outages spike

Sushant Lok residents seen standing near a power transformer. They had to spend night without electricity as power cuts emerge as big menace with soaring humidity and increasing consumption demand, in Gurugram on Thursday
Updated on Jun 29, 2018 12:00 pm IST

50,000 litres of diesel is burnt every hour for power backup in Gurugram

A diesel generator, on Gurudwara Road near Aggarwal Dharamshala Chowk, emits pollutants.
Updated on Jun 16, 2018 05:56 pm IST