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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.

Updated 25 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)

Published 55 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

Published 61 days ago

MSEDL to hive off agri users under demerger plan

MSEDL to hive off agri users under demerger plan

Published 101 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

Published 149 days ago

Power distribution network stabilised in Chandigarh: CPDL

Power distribution network stabilised in Chandigarh: CPDL

Published 175 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)

Published 183 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)

Published 283 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)

Published 304 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)

Published 366 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)

Published 375 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)

Published 427 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)

Published 529 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)

Updated 616 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)

Updated 646 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)

Updated 680 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)

Updated 684 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)

Updated 704 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)

Updated 796 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.

Published 864 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)

Published 965 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)

Published 1041 days ago

Power Crisis: Industrialists perform ‘aarti’ for BESCOM officials

Representational Image

Published 1525 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.

Published 1658 days ago

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