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Consumers face brunt as deadlock deepens in Ludhiana

Consumers face brunt as deadlock deepens in Ludhiana

Published 2 days ago

Power cable fire triggers panic in Sarafa Bazaar, Ludhiana

Traders said that as smoke engulfed the market, the PSPCL complaint centre was informed but they got no immediate assistance. (HT PHOTO)

Published 8 days ago

Sector 99A power outage sparks concerns over delayed substation project

Sector 99A power outage sparks concerns over delayed substation project

Published 15 days ago

City power minister vows no tariff hike; welcomes court nod

“The government will ensure that not even a single rupee of additional burden, in the form of increased electricity tariffs, is imposed on the people of Delhi,” Sood said. (Hindustan Times)

Published 42 days ago

₹162 crore sanctioned for power infra upgrade in Prayagraj region

(Pic for representation only)

Published 60 days ago

Storm-hit Ludhiana reels under 7-hour power outage

People make their way amid showers in Ludhiana on Saturday; and (right) residents wade through a waterlogged street on Rahon Road. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 64 days ago

Power outages hit several Gurugram areas after rain, maintenance work

Power outages hit several Gurugram areas after rain, maintenance work

Published 65 days ago

UP records highest-ever power supply at 31,824 MW, says Yogi government

On May 24, Uttar Pradesh reported a peak electricity supply of 31,824 MW, surpassing Maharashtra, said the Yogi Adityanath government.

Published 69 days ago

Is vertical system behind UP’s fresh power pangs?

At the centre of the debate is the ‘vertical system’, introduced in several cities last year as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at improving efficiency and creating specialised work divisions. (For representation only)

Published 70 days ago

Yogi orders uninterrupted power supply as summer demand soars

The review meeting comes at a time when power supply issues have begun attracting attention beyond the Opposition, with some BJP legislators also flagging complaints over outages in recent weeks. (For representation only)

Updated 70 days ago

False submission by power official over electricity supply to Gurugram construction site: Plea in HC

False submission by power official over electricity supply to Gurugram construction site: Plea in HC

Published 71 days ago

Ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, increase power generation: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaks during a programme for distribution of land allotment letters in Lucknow.

Updated 71 days ago

4 injured in Odisha hydropower station fire, ₹2 crore equipment damaged: Official

No casualties were reported, though four workers sustained minor injuries and are undergoing treatment, officials said. (Screengrab)

Published 71 days ago

Karnal: ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ handiwork of mischievous people, says Khattar

Khattar, who is touring his constituency, visited Jhanjhari, Takhana, Padhana, Sidhpur, Anjanthali, Kamalpur, Jamba, Sawant, Haibatpur and Nigdhu villages. (HT Photo)

Published 72 days ago

MVVNL initiates reshuffle, employees allege ‘scapegoating’

However, the transfers have triggered resentment among power engineers and employees, who argue that field staff are being made scapegoats for a larger structural failure within the electricity distribution system. (Pic for representation)

Published 72 days ago

Power play in UP: Outages ignite political storm months before polls

With temperatures expected to remain high and demand elevated in the coming weeks, power supply is likely to remain both a governance and political issue in Uttar Pradesh. (Pic for representation)

Published 72 days ago

A battle against 10pm outages, voltage drops and ageing infra

A late-night protest over power cuts in Indira Nagar Sector 25. (Sourced)

Published 72 days ago

Power outages leave Dadar, Wadala, Girgaon in darkness, again

Power outages leave Dadar, Wadala, Girgaon in darkness, again

Published 72 days ago

‘Use electricity wisely’: Govt urges citizens amid severe heatwave warning

A woman covers herself with an umbrella to protect herself from heatwave, in New Delhi.

Updated 73 days ago

Overheated power infra catches fire, causes 10-hour outage in Gurugram

Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam workers replace a transformer in Sector-11 on Khandsa Road (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published 73 days ago

Delhi’s logs highest power demand of season, crosses 8,000 megawatt

Delhi’s peak power demand usually crosses 8,000mw only in June or July, according to historical data from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC).

Updated 74 days ago

LESA promises upgrades as surging power demand leaves Faizullaganj in the dark

Over the past two months, the power load had doubled in Faizullaganj. On investigation, it was found that almost 80% houses had vehicle charging facilities and increased use of induction stoves and heaters amid the LPG cylinder shortage, says chief engineer (Pic for representation)

Published 75 days ago

Transformer, feeder faults trigger long outages across Gurugram

Officials blamed excess load, damaged cable boxes and maintenance work for disruptions affecting Old Gurugram and nearby localities. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 75 days ago

The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform, energy security

Ravikant Mishra is a member of the Economic Advisory Group, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Published 83 days ago

Ludhiana reels under 10-hr outage as storm hits 40 feeders

Officials said strong gusty winds damaged portions of the 66-kV and 220-kV networks, including infrastructure near Sua Road, after trees and heavy branches fell on electricity lines and installations at multiple locations. (HT PHOTO)

Published 92 days ago

Rural areas in Ludhiana report prolonged evening power cuts

PSPCL workers repair power lines in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published 108 days ago

UP gears up for summer surge in power demand

As temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days, UPPCL chairman said preparations must be made accordingly. (For representation)

Published 113 days ago

Ludhiana: Maintenance work to affect power supply in several areas on March 8, 9

PSPCL officials said the outages are necessary to carry out maintenance works and improve the reliability of the power infrastructure. (HT Photo)

Published 148 days ago

Greater Noida: Power capacity upgraded at 2 key substations

NPCL currently supplies electricity to around 210,000 consumers in Greater Noida. (HT Photo)

Published 185 days ago

Delay in Gurugram’s Sec 99 substation blamed for outages along Dwarka E-way

The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>62 crore substation project was delayed due to GRAP restrictions and a CAQM fine imposed on the contractor last year. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 193 days ago

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