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Published on May 07, 2026 07:32 pm IST

Delhi court convicts man for power theft, fines him ₹1.72 lakh

Published on Apr 09, 2026 09:12 pm IST

Himachal: HPSEBL seeks vigilance action against former employees

The project still lacks regulatory approval.. (Sourced)

Published on Aug 03, 2025 05:38 am IST

Amid CAG scrutiny, power federation warns of nationwide stir over privatisation moves

The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) terms UP, Maharashtra push a ‘mega scam’; seeks rollback (Sourced)

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Published on Jul 20, 2025 07:50 pm IST

Finalise employee transfer scheme as per Electricity Act: CAT to Chandigarh admn

The employees of Chandigarh electricity department had argued that the draft scheme had not been finalised and needed further discussion with the private company taking over the department. (HT File)

Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:04 am IST

Two held for damaging, stealing equipment from power transformers in Greater Noida

One of the suspects in police custody on Tuesday night, following a brief gunfight with police. (HT Photo)

noida news

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:54 am IST

SP's Sambhal MP fined ₹1.91 crore, electricity cut-off at residence for power theft

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 12:22 pm IST

Electricity distribution ownership options in developing countries

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Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:01 am IST

Congress accuses HDK of stealing power for Diwali decorations

Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy admitted to using the services of a private decorator who had tested the lighting by drawing power directly from a nearby electricity pole. He said when he got to know about it , he immediately got it removed. (HT Archive)

Updated on Nov 15, 2023 08:30 am IST

No blackouts this summer! Centre invokes emergency rules

Power ministry previously invoked the emergency rule during a power crisis last summer.

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Updated on Feb 22, 2023 08:54 pm IST

Bill allowing change of power connections like telecom in queue in Parliament

The proposed amendments in the electricity Act include the de-licensing of the power distribution business, among others.

Updated on Jul 25, 2021 04:55 pm IST

Power ministry notifies rules for consumer rights

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Published on Dec 23, 2020 09:31 am IST

Electricity dept gets nodal officer to oversee privatisation

The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has issued directions to the UT administration to restructure the department, which is mandatory as per the Electricity Act, 2003.

Updated on Sept 15, 2020 09:35 pm IST

Delhi’s revised power tariffs likely to be announced by month-end

Various RWAs criticised the DERC for completely doing away with the practice of conducting a public hearing, with some even saying that they would file a petition in the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity against the move.

Updated on Aug 12, 2020 12:07 am IST

Opposition likely to unite in House against draft electricity bill

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament in July 2019.

Updated on Jun 09, 2020 09:38 pm IST

Bains booked for restoring power connections in Jalandhar

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Published on Mar 15, 2020 09:33 pm IST

Two held for tampering power meter in Jalandhar

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Published on Nov 01, 2019 11:58 pm IST

Ardee infra directed to refund additional charges in electricity bills

Residents had, in April 2016, taken the matter up with the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), which also said the additional collections of 12% were against HERC provisions.

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Published on Apr 29, 2019 04:21 am IST

Arvind Kejriwal writes to non-BJP CMs, seeks support against Electricity Bill amendments

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a meeting with East Delhi RWA, at Dhobhi Ghat, Pandav Nagar, Opposite Akshardham Mandir, in New Delhi on October 6.

Updated on Oct 07, 2018 07:12 am IST

Arvind Kejriwal slams Centre for proposed amendments to Electricity Act

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference at his residence on the Modi government’s proposed amendment to the Electricity Act 2003 in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Updated on Sept 30, 2018 11:09 am IST

UP: Discoms to pay up to 30% of consumer’s previous bill in case of performance glitches

The monetary penalty may range between 2% to 30% of the aggrieved consumers’ bill amount of the previous month, according proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003.

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Published on Sept 17, 2018 12:39 pm IST

Reform in electricity sector is all about getting the politics right

The electricity sector risks acting as a drag on the economy as its poor finances reverberate through the banking sector in the form of non-performing assets.