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    Power Consumption News

    11 booked for stealing electricity in Greater Noida, Dadri

    The action was carried out by UPPCL enforcement teams as well as a team from the Noida division as part of the power utility’s ongoing campaign. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 40 days ago

    UPPCL steps up raids in high-loss areas of Gautam Budh Nagar; 14 booked

    Overall, electricity theft involving a combined load of 38.46 kilowatt (kW) was detected at the premises during the joint action and 14 people were booked, according to the discom officials. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 119 days ago

    No load shedding despite record power consumption in Kerala, says Minister Krishnankutty

    No load shedding despite record power consumption in Kerala, says Minister Krishnankutty
    India News
    Published 149 days ago

    Ludhiana: Over 300 PSPCL meter-tampering cases detected in 11 months

    In February, PSPCL detected 62 cases of smart meter tampering and slapped <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23.64 lakh as fine on errants. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 185 days ago

    MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September

    MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September
    Cities
    Published 344 days ago

    Why your October electricity bill in Bengaluru might be different: Report

    This affects only Greater Bengaluru Authority consumers, but Gruha Jyothi scheme benefits remain intact.
    Cities
    Published 348 days ago

    Bengaluru power supply company warns of 6-hour outages in these areas today

    In an official update, the BESCOM said areas under the Subramanyapura and Banashankari substations are expected to be affected.
    Cities
    Updated 448 days ago

    These areas in Bengaluru in for possible 7-hour power outage today. Check list

    Bengaluru faces frequent power outages in light of periodical maintenance works and long impending projects. (Hindustan Times/For representation)
    Cities
    Published 452 days ago

    Night after night, power demand in UP breaks records, now surges to 31,347 mw

    The demand has been consistently climbing for the past week, with no signs of easing as heat continues to grip most parts of the state (For representation only)
    Cities
    Published 460 days ago

    New AC temperature rules spark meme storm on desi Twitter: 'Wanted for setting A

    Several users joked about accidentally breaking the rule on a particularly hot summer day, turning the policy debate into a meme fest.
    Trending
    Updated 460 days ago

    CR will be affected for three nights starting tomorrow 

    Mumbai, India - August 12, 2016: Commuters rush on Thane Station after disruption on central railway commuters block train at Badlapur in the morning in Mumbai, India, on Friday, August 12, 2016. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 514 days ago

    Bengaluru to face scheduled power disruptions this week; Check areas, timings

    Bengaluru city faces frequent power cuts, especially during the weekends when the grid load is significantly lighter. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 701 days ago

    Bengaluru to face disruptions in power supply till Sept 30; Check areas, timings

    Power supply agencies schedule more disruptions during the weekends when employees log off from work and the grid load is significantly lighter. (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 717 days ago

    Bengaluru to experience power outages on Saturday; Check areas, timings: Report

    Bengaluru power cut: Affected areas include the central business district and neighbourhoods such as Jayanagar, BTM Layout, and Bannerghatta Road. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 747 days ago

    Power disruptions in Bengaluru till Tuesday; Check areas, timings: Report

    Bengaluru sees scheduled power disruptions often, especially during the weekends when the grid load is lighter. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 758 days ago

    Bengaluru faces power outages today; See complete list of impacted areas: Report

    Bengaluru sees more scheduled disruptions in power supply during the weekends when the grid load is lighter as several employees log off from work.
    Cities
    Published 766 days ago

    Poor monsoon: Punjab’s power intake up by 25%

    Poor monsoon: Punjab’s power intake up by 25%
    Cities
    Updated 775 days ago

    PSPCL supplies record 367 MU power as state sees 43% rain deficit

    HT Image
    Cities
    Updated 784 days ago

    Power cuts in Bengaluru today; Check affected areas, timings: Report

    Bengaluru sees power cuts often. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    Cities
    Published 787 days ago

    Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

    The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often.
    Cities
    Published 813 days ago

    Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12

    Various areas will experience temporary outages during the specified timings. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
    Cities
    Published 829 days ago

    Ahead of paddy transplantation, power demand jumps 71%

    The peak power demand of 13,922 megawatts (MW) was recorded on June 3. The PSPCL has the capacity to handle a maximum power demand of 16,000 MW.
    Cities
    Updated 831 days ago

    Fiery May crackles past Diwali month’s numbers in Lucknow

    For Representation Only (HT File)
    Cities
    Updated 834 days ago

    Punjab: Power consumption rises by 28% amid severe heatwave

    Commuters with covered faces on a hot afternoon in Amritsar on Sunday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
    Cities
    Updated 841 days ago

    Prayagraj records sudden surge in power demand

    (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Updated 857 days ago

    Power consumption up 25% as mercury soars in Punjab

    (In the first eight days of May, the power consumption in the state stood at 1,453 million units (MU) while the last year’s corresponding period pegged the figure at 1,165 MU.)
    Cities
    Updated 858 days ago

    As mercury rises, Punjab’s April power consumption up 10%

    In April 2023, the power consumption stood at 4,187 MU, a Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) data showed.
    Cities
    Updated 864 days ago

    Power consumption peaks as severe heat prevails in Kerala

    This is the fourth recoded instance this month that the consumption of electricity in the state has crossed the 110 million-unit mark. (HT Archive)
    India News
    Updated 867 days ago

    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)
    Cities
    Updated 871 days ago

    Power demand soars by 26% in Punjab with rise in temperature

    Following a sudden temperature rise, Punjab saw a 26% to 31% jump in power consumption in the first 10 days of April.
    Cities
    Updated 886 days ago
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