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electricity bill news

WFH summer survival: Can't run an AC 24/7, here are the coolers to consider

A personal cooler is a great choice for you if you work remotely during summer.
Published on Jun 01, 2026 03:40 pm IST

Woman with 90k government job breaks down monthly expenses: ‘It’s a bit less’

A Delhi-based woman in a government job breaks down her monthly expenses.
Updated on May 28, 2026 02:59 pm IST

UP: Groom leads his wedding procession in protest against smart meter installation

UP: Groom leads his wedding procession in protest against smart meter installation
Published on Apr 21, 2026 01:05 am IST

Elderly woman loses 25 lakh as fraudster gains access to her phone

Elderly woman loses 25 lakh as fraudster gains access to her phone
Published on Mar 25, 2026 11:50 pm IST

Ludhiana: Consumer forum quashes 26-lakh power bill on hosiery unit

The consumer, Amit Bansal, owns a hosiery complex in Noorwala village under the Sunder Nagar division. (Representational Image)
Published on Jan 18, 2026 04:08 am IST

Haryana: Govt didn’t stop paddy scam, says Charuni

Charuni alleged that the government did nothing to stop the paddy procurement scam. “Several senior officials and employees as well as political leaders are involved in this,” he said.
Published on Jan 07, 2026 05:24 am IST

Now, Chandigarh residents can get their duplicate power bills on DigiLocker

The CPDL website also allows Chandigarh residents to check their previous bills and track their past power consumption. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 04:22 am IST

Ludhiana: Consumer gets relief in 6.72-L power bill case

During the hearing, the forum examined her billing history and found her past consumption pattern consistent. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 02, 2025 05:28 am IST

MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September

MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September
Published on Oct 06, 2025 05:22 am IST

13-lakh bill pending, PSPCL turns off Khanna highway lights

Punjab cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond addressing mediapersons in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT photo)
Published on Sept 28, 2025 05:34 am IST

MSEDCL busts power theft in Bhosari MIDC, collects 19 lakh penalty

The power utility has recovered a penalty of 19.19 lakh from the company, identified as M/s Ganesh Pressing, and also seized the equipment used for the theft. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 06:18 am IST

Nitish Kumar announces 'free electricity' for Bihar consumers ahead of polls

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Updated on Jul 17, 2025 11:59 pm IST

‘Kangana Ranaut’s electricity bill not 1 lakh, it includes arrears and high consumption’: Himachal electricity board MD

Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut had recently attended a political event in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, where she spoke about the electricity bill. (HT File)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 02:23 pm IST

Himachal: Power utility rebuts Mandi MP Kangana’s claims on inflated bills

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. (PTI)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:50 am IST

Haryana farmer gets 78 lakh power bill shocker

In a shocking incident, a farmer in Mahendergarh district received an electricity bill of 78 lakh. The farmer’s family said that they have apprised the power department officials about the erroneously inflated bill, and they assured of rectifying the error. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:12 am IST

Inflated power bills raise hackles of Lucknow residents

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 09:49 pm IST

Man gets 70.32 cr inflated bill, power min orders suspension of staff

(Pic for representation)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:16 am IST

Bengaluru man discovers flatmate left geyser on for 4 months. Viral post

X had a field day after Bengaluru man shared about how his flatmate left geyser on for months. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 08:47 am IST

210,42,08,405’: Himachal businessman gets whopping electricity bill

Representational Image
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:29 pm IST

70 lakh electricity bill notice to Siddaganga mutt stokes row

70 lakh electricity bill notice to Siddaganga mutt stokes row
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 08:10 am IST

Maharashtra man kills brother with sickle after dispute over electricity bill

Satish was promptly arrested by Satpati police station authorities.
Published on Oct 31, 2024 12:49 pm IST

Electricity distribution ownership options in developing countries

Electricity (For Representation)
Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:01 am IST

US Airbnb guests mine 84 lakh in crypto, host to pay 1.25 lakh electricity bill

Airbnb logo is seen displayed in this illustration.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 11:55 am IST

Noida resident gets 4 crore electricity bill, UP discom says…

A Noida resident got a message from the electricity board claiming a whopping 4 crore electricity bill(HT FILE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 21, 2024 07:39 am IST

BJP flays AAP govt over power bill hike in Delhi: ‘Money illegally collected…’

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva alleged money is being collected illegally in the name of PPAC surcharge and pension surcharge
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 03:59 pm IST

Delhi man shocked to receive 30,000 electricity bill: ‘How’s it possible?'

A Delhi man shared his electricity bill on Reddit.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:11 pm IST

Gurgaon CEO receives 45,000 electricity bill in 2 months

Snapshot of the bill payment done by Jasveer Singh.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:26 pm IST

Two government schools yet to get solar panels due to infra issues in Ludhiana

Government Senior Secondary School, Jagraon Bridge. (Gurpreet SIngh/HT)
Published on Jun 21, 2024 10:16 pm IST

Man who killed MSEDCL staff used to daily record power consumption

Being jobless, he was struggling to get married and financial situation was bad. His daily routine included noting down usage of electrical appliances at his home and units consumed. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 05:12 am IST

Govt depts bleed PSPCL, owe 4,637 crore in power arrears

Electricity bill arrears of consumers in Punjab have shot up by nearly 400 crore in a year. From 4,240 crore in the 2022-23 fiscal, the pending power bills of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) consumers has swelled to 4,637 crore till February-end this year, data from the state power utility records reveals.
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 08:14 am IST