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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)

Published 57 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

Published 87 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)

Published 123 days ago

MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September

MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September

Published 282 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.

Published 287 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.

Updated 386 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)

Published 390 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)

Published 398 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.

Updated 398 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)

Published 452 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)

Published 639 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)

Published 655 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)

Published 685 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)

Published 696 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.

Published 704 days ago

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

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

Updated 714 days ago

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

HT Image

Updated 722 days ago

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

Bengaluru sees power cuts often. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published 725 days ago

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often.

Published 751 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)

Published 767 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.

Updated 769 days ago

Fiery May crackles past Diwali month’s numbers in Lucknow

For Representation Only (HT File)

Updated 772 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)

Updated 779 days ago

Prayagraj records sudden surge in power demand

(Pic for representation)

Updated 795 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.)

Updated 796 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.

Updated 802 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)

Updated 805 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)

Updated 809 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.

Updated 824 days ago

India’s GDP may expand by 7% in 2nd quarter of FY24: Experts

Global agencies also saw Indian economy growing faster than previously estimated this year. (File)

Updated 984 days ago

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