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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.
delhi news
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 08:22 am IST

‘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)
lucknow news
Published on May 25, 2026 04:28 am IST

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

CM Vijay directs TNPDCL to address low-voltage complaints, speed up projects
others
Published on May 18, 2026 06:39 pm IST

MSEDL to hive off agri users under demerger plan

MSEDL to hive off agri users under demerger plan
mumbai news
Published on Apr 08, 2026 08:04 am IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Feb 19, 2026 06:20 am IST

Power distribution network stabilised in Chandigarh: CPDL

Power distribution network stabilised in Chandigarh: CPDL
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 24, 2026 07:16 pm IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Jan 17, 2026 03:56 am IST

Chandigarh residents can now get new electricity connection at doorstep

The initiative was designed to enhance consumer convenience by reducing procedural complexities and ensuring faster, more efficient service delivery. (HT Photo for representation)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 19, 2025 06:30 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Oct 08, 2025 06:50 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 17, 2025 08:00 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Jul 17, 2025 07:18 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Jul 08, 2025 08:45 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on May 17, 2025 09:14 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:54 am IST

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)
noida news
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 07:24 am IST

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)
noida news
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 05:08 am IST

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)
noida news
Updated on Sept 07, 2024 10:26 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Updated on Sept 02, 2024 06:26 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 06:06 am IST

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)
noida news
Updated on May 13, 2024 07:02 am IST

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.
news
Published on Mar 06, 2024 02:39 pm IST

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 ₹ 42,000 crore for Maharashtra, said official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Nov 27, 2023 12:14 am IST

Amidst heavy rainfall, power corporation chairperson issues safety advisory

The chairperson mandated 100% compliance with safety standards in all maintenance work. (Representative photo)
others
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:55 pm IST

Power Crisis: Industrialists perform ‘aarti’ for BESCOM officials

Representational Image
bengaluru news
Published on May 15, 2022 05:01 pm IST

Applying the insolvency code to the power distribution sector

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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.
economy
Published on May 11, 2024 11:36 am IST

Varanasi discom among ones to be privatised; UPPCL working out details for takeover

The discom employees protesting against the privatisation have been assured that service conditions will not be inferior in any manner after private firms take over.
lucknow news
Updated on Sept 24, 2020 04:47 pm IST

Electricity dept gets nodal officer to oversee privatisation

The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has issued directions to the UT administration to restructure the department, which is mandatory as per the Electricity Act, 2003.
chandigarh news
Updated on Sept 15, 2020 09:35 pm IST

How India has responded to the global pandemic, writes Harsh Vardhan Shringla

India has been proactive in assessing and dealing with the challenges caused by the pandemic. Saving lives has been our foremost priority
analysis
Updated on Jul 08, 2020 07:50 am IST

The Sheila Dikshit I Knew

Former chief minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit.
delhi news
Updated on Jul 21, 2019 01:49 am IST

Amid privatisation murmurs, PwC begins study of power distribution in UP

The proposed Electricity Bill (Amendment) Act that sought to effect crucial changes in the country’s power sector also provided for the entry of private players in power distribution business to offer choices to consumers.
lucknow news
Published on Jul 01, 2019 04:58 pm IST
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