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    Power Distribution News

    Delhi discoms report ₹383 cr loss due to power theft in 2025-26

    Officials said that in areas catered to by BSES, south and west Delhi accounted for losses to the tune of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>211 crore, while east and central Delhi accounted for losses to the tune of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>136 crore. (Representative photo/HT Archive)
    Cities
    Updated 26 days ago

    Haryana power employees to start fresh agitation today

    A spokesperson of the front said there was resentment among the employees regarding the functioning of the Haryana government and HERC. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 39 days ago

    Delhi HC dismisses BSES distribution companies' plea; paves way for audit by CAG

    In a 30-page judgment, the court said the notices did not contain any adverse findings against the companies and therefore did not warrant judicial interference at this stage.
    Cities
    Updated 108 days ago

    ‘Too few hands, too many tasks’

    Employees argue that repeated disciplinary action against lower staff has not solved the real issues because the deeper structural weaknesses remain unaddressed. (For representation only)
    Cities
    Published 138 days ago

    CM Vijay directs TNPDCL to address low-voltage complaints, speed up projects

    CM Vijay directs TNPDCL to address low-voltage complaints, speed up projects
    Cities
    Published 144 days ago

    MSEDL to hive off agri users under demerger plan

    MSEDL to hive off agri users under demerger plan
    Cities
    Published 184 days ago

    Global alliance to pump in $25-mn to modernise power distribution in India

    Global alliance to pump in $25-mn to modernise power distribution in India
    Cities
    Published 232 days ago

    Power distribution network stabilised in Chandigarh: CPDL

    Power distribution network stabilised in Chandigarh: CPDL
    Cities
    Published 258 days ago

    New SCADA control centre to come up in Gurugram to curb long power outages

    The move is aimed at reducing prolonged power outages and improving fault response time. (BLOOMBERG NEWS)
    Cities
    Published 266 days ago

    Fast-tracking discom privatisation UPPCL to submit long-pending replies to power regulator soon

    UPPCL chairman Ashish Kumar Goel said the corporation would shortly submit its response to the regulator. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
    Cities
    Published 366 days ago

    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)
    Cities
    Published 387 days ago

    U.P. power staff body cites Odisha failures, urges CM to halt privatisation

    Convenor Shailendra Dubey pointed out that the Odisha model failed when U.S. firm AES exited within a year. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 449 days ago

    UPPCL suspends Varanasi chief engineer over poor power supply

    Reviewing the performance of power distribution corporations, UPPCL chairman Ashish Goel stressed intensified efforts to curb electricity theft and ensure timely billing. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
    Cities
    Published 458 days ago

    ETF panel approves bidding document presented by UPPCL

    . UPPCL has been directed to submit all necessary documents to the electricity regulatory commission for further comments before finalizing the draft. (File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 510 days ago

    PSPCL to appoint new CMD as Baldev Singh Sran set to retire

    Current PSPCL chief Baldev Singh Sran is set to retire on February 6, 2025, upon reaching the age of 65. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 612 days ago

    Noida: FIRs filed, payments recovered in power theft crackdown

    The drive aimed to reduce power losses, enforce compliance, and penalise unauthorised power use. It focused on Unchi Dankaur, an area with high power transmission losses, and disconnected 12 long-unpaid connections apart from recovering dues. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 699 days ago

    Power discom commissions new substation in Greater Noida West

    The newly commissioned 33/11kV substation in Sector 1, Greater Noida West, on Thursday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 729 days ago

    Advanced tech helps NPCL identify power theft of ₹96 lakh in Greater Noida

    In one of the theft cases, electricity was being illegally supplied to 200 rooms and 20 shops through unauthorised connections in Suthyana in Greater Noida. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 763 days ago

    UPPCL to bolster power supply, revenue with ring main units

    This initiative is part of an ongoing strategy to enhance the reliability of power distribution. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Updated 767 days ago

    LESA in action: New feeders to reduce power cuts in many Lucknow areas

    Over a dozen new feeders are being created in Lucknow to improve power scenario in UP capital. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Updated 787 days ago

    Gautam Buddha University students get on-site power distribution lessons

    Students, along with two professors, on Fridaywere given practical insights of the electrical distribution system by the power discom in Greater Noida at the Skill Development Centre in the city. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 879 days ago

    IITK's CER spearheads dialogue on power market derivatives

    A presentation on the key outcomes of an ongoing study conducted by CER with support from the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation was put forward by Professor Anoop Singh, Department of Management Sciences, IIT Kanpur.
    Education
    Published 947 days ago

    MSEDCL undertakes projects worth ₹ 7,347cr in Pune

    To enhance power distribution networks nationwide, the Union Government has undertaken RDSS (Revamped Distribution Sector scheme) and allocated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span> 42,000 crore for Maharashtra, said official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 1048 days ago

    Amidst heavy rainfall, power corporation chairperson issues safety advisory

    The chairperson mandated 100% compliance with safety standards in all maintenance work. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 1124 days ago

    Power Crisis: Industrialists perform ‘aarti’ for BESCOM officials

    Representational Image
    Cities
    Published 1608 days ago

    Applying the insolvency code to the power distribution sector

    The discom can be seen a combination of two businesses: the network operator business (operating and maintaining the distribution network) and the supply business (buying power from generators and selling it to retail customers). The network business is a largely risk-free regulated business, and as such, it is not a loss making business.
    Ht Insight
    Published 1741 days ago
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