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electricity supply news

Sector 36 residents flag recurring power outages, civic issues to Noida MLA Pankaj Singh

MLA Singh, addressing the residents, said the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has acknowledged the issues and work is underway to address them. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:45 am IST

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)
others
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:34 am IST

₹162 crore sanctioned for power infra upgrade in Prayagraj region

(Pic for representation only)
others
Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:32 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 31, 2026 05:20 am IST

Power outages hit several Gurugram areas after rain, maintenance work

Power outages hit several Gurugram areas after rain, maintenance work
gurugram news
Published on May 30, 2026 09:56 am IST

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.
genesis
Published on May 26, 2026 06:53 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 25, 2026 04:30 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Updated on May 25, 2026 05:34 am IST

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
gurugram news
Published on May 24, 2026 07:54 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 24, 2026 03:34 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on May 24, 2026 11:39 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 23, 2026 10:49 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 23, 2026 08:10 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 23, 2026 07:44 am IST

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

A late-night protest over power cuts in Indira Nagar Sector 25. (Sourced)
lucknow news
Published on May 23, 2026 07:26 am IST

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

Power outages leave Dadar, Wadala, Girgaon in darkness, again
mumbai news
Published on May 23, 2026 05:22 am IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on May 22, 2026 09:54 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on May 22, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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).
delhi news
Updated on May 21, 2026 11:45 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 20, 2026 06:50 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on May 20, 2026 07:36 am IST

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

Ravikant Mishra is a member of the Economic Advisory Group, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
genesis
Published on May 12, 2026 09:58 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 04, 2026 03:22 am IST

Rural areas in Ludhiana report prolonged evening power cuts

PSPCL workers repair power lines in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 18, 2026 03:36 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 12, 2026 08:39 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 08, 2026 06:34 am IST

7-hour power cut in parts of Ludhiana today for maintenance

According to a public notice issued by the SDO, Agar Nagar, power will remain shut from 9 am to 4 pm on February 22. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 22, 2026 04:10 am IST

Greater Noida: Power capacity upgraded at 2 key substations

NPCL currently supplies electricity to around 210,000 consumers in Greater Noida. (HT Photo)
noida news
Published on Jan 30, 2026 06:38 am IST

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

The ₹62 crore substation project was delayed due to GRAP restrictions and a CAQM fine imposed on the contractor last year. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 22, 2026 07:08 am IST

Ludhiana: Residents see red over frequent power outages for two weeks

Ludhiana continues to reel under frequent and prolonged power outages. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 07:42 am IST
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