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electricity supply news

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 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)
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)
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)
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)
Published on Jan 16, 2026 07:42 am IST

Ukraine’s power grid is struggling under Russia’s blitz

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A Russian air attack on Kyiv on Monday killed one civilian, Ukraine's military said on Monday.
Updated on Jan 05, 2026 02:57 pm IST

Concerns of farmers will be addressed: Karnataka CM

Concerns of farmers will be addressed: Karnataka CM
Published on Dec 12, 2025 07:20 am IST

PSPCL to invest 160cr to curb power outages across Ludhiana

The initiative aims to improve electricity supply across both industrial hubs and residential areas of the city, officials said.
Published on Dec 07, 2025 04:04 am IST

Ludhiana: ‘Biz affected’: Hosiery units decry frequent outages

PSPCL officials have attributed the outages to the ongoing strike of the outsourced staff since November 7. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 11, 2025 07:46 am IST

89% of work under 2024-25 business plan done: PVVNL

Officials said PVVNL is enhancing the capacity of the 94 number 11/04 kV substation and constructing two new 33/11 kV substations in the city. (HT Archive)
Published on Nov 04, 2025 06:06 am IST

Chandigarh: CPDL launches pre-festive maintenance drive to ensure uninterrupted power supply

The objective of the exercise is to prune trees and address monsoon related damages to minimise the chances of power breakdowns during the festive period. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 08:00 am IST

Bengal’s power demand may soar 21 pc this Durga Puja, cross 12,000 MW: Minister

Bengal’s power demand may soar 21 pc this Durga Puja, cross 12,000 MW: Minister
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 08:52 am IST

Chandigarh: Power firm issues disconnection notices to 805 homeowners over unauthorised constructions

The violations include extended buildings, balconies, boundary walls, and encroachments on poles and lines. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 08:02 am IST

MSEDCL launches one-window facility for Ganesh mandals to ease power supply process

Representative photo (HT)
Published on Aug 22, 2025 06:22 am IST

Punjab: PSPCL staff begin three-day strike

Later in the day, the junior engineers’s association decided to withdraw its mass leave and strike as Power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO assured them to resolve their major issues.
Published on Aug 12, 2025 06:46 am IST

Delhi CM inaugurates pilot project to shift overhead power cables underground

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi's first pilot project where electricity lines will be laid underground, at BH (East) Block of Shalimar Bagh on Saturday. (@gupta_rekha X)
Published on Jul 13, 2025 05:20 am IST

Illegal water, power cut at Jai Hind Camp; WB CM lashes out at Delhi govt

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticised the move. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 11, 2025 06:46 am IST

Haryana: Industry bodies seek removal of fixed charges on power supply

APS Chopra, general secretary of the Karnal body, said that neighbouring states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh have better industrial policy and a supportive as well as cost-effective environment for the industries (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2025 08:40 am IST

UP shatters power demand record with 31104 mw peak

Commuters combat the heat in Lucknow on Tuesday. (Mushtaq Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 10:40 pm IST

Union power ministry to act on Haryana’s solar house proposal

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar chairs a conference of power ministers of northern states in Chandigarh on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 07, 2025 09:58 am IST

Ludhiana: City’s first 220kV gas-insulated sub-station finally operational

220 KV GIS based substation at Focal Point division in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 02, 2025 05:50 am IST

Probe ordered into frequent shutdowns by Lucknow’s CG City substation

Uttar Pradesh energy minister AK Sharma flagged the situation as a serious operational lapse. (HT file)
Published on May 25, 2025 09:46 pm IST

Power men’s proposed strike: Lucknow govt hospitals get ready to counter electricity crisis

The authorities have instructed senior health officials to ensure sufficient availability of power backup to meet any crisis. (For Representation)
Published on May 25, 2025 05:00 am IST

Restore power supply in storm-hit areas swiftly: U.P. energy minister

UP energy minister AK Sharma was reviewing power restoration efforts in Lucknow. (HT file)
Published on May 24, 2025 09:08 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 17 villages in Maoist-hit areas get electricity for the first time

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai (in white) with villagers in Dantewada on Thursday. (Photo from X)
Published on May 16, 2025 04:53 pm IST

30-min blackout drill at Ferozepur cantonment

The drill is a safety and emergency preparedness measure, the board stated, adding that people should cooperate. (HT File)
Published on May 05, 2025 08:46 am IST

Lineman powers down entire village to oppose Waqf Act, sacked

(For representation)
Published on May 03, 2025 08:54 am IST

Power blues for Lucknow residents amid soaring temps, increased demand

For representation only. (HT file photo)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:27 pm IST

Ensure uninterrupted power supply during summer: UP energy minister

UP energy minister AK Sharma (File)
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:04 am IST

Delhi govt forms QRTs to deal with fallen trees, branches during rainy season

Delhi govt forms QRTs to deal with fallen trees, branches during rainy season
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:33 pm IST