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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)
noida news
Published on May 19, 2026 04:38 am IST

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 on Apr 19, 2026 01:18 pm IST

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

In February, PSPCL detected 62 cases of smart meter tampering and slapped ₹23.64 lakh as fine on errants. (File photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 14, 2026 06:26 am IST

MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September

MSEDCL hikes fuel adjustment charges on power usage for September
mumbai news
Published on Oct 06, 2025 05:22 am IST

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.
bengaluru news
Published on Oct 02, 2025 06:02 pm IST

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.
bengaluru news
Updated on Jun 24, 2025 09:23 am IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Jun 21, 2025 02:59 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Jun 12, 2025 05:48 am IST

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 on Jun 12, 2025 12:51 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:32 am IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Oct 14, 2024 10:31 am IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Sept 28, 2024 11:52 am IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 29, 2024 05:00 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 18, 2024 10:20 am IST

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.
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 10, 2024 12:55 pm IST

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

Poor monsoon: Punjab’s power intake up by 25%
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 11:32 pm IST

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

HT Image
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 07:24 am IST

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

Bengaluru sees power cuts often. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
bengaluru news
Published on Jul 20, 2024 01:30 pm IST

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often.
bengaluru news
Published on Jun 24, 2024 04:07 pm IST

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

Various areas will experience temporary outages during the specified timings. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
bengaluru news
Published on Jun 08, 2024 01:40 pm IST

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.
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:08 am IST

Fiery May crackles past Diwali month’s numbers in Lucknow

For Representation Only (HT File)
others
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 07:08 am IST

Punjab: Power consumption rises by 28% amid severe heatwave

Commuters with covered faces on a hot afternoon in Amritsar on Sunday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 27, 2024 08:30 am IST

Prayagraj records sudden surge in power demand

(Pic for representation)
others
Updated on May 11, 2024 07:32 am IST

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.)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 10, 2024 08:40 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Updated on May 04, 2024 09:06 am IST

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 on May 01, 2024 07:20 am IST

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)
pune news
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 05:12 am IST

India's power consumption rises nearly 10 pc to 70.66 bn units in first half of Apr

India's power consumption rises nearly 10 pc to 70.66 bn units in first half of Apr
business
Updated on Oct 03, 2025 04:18 pm IST

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.
chandigarh news
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 07:50 am IST
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