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Residents allege power disruption for 16 hours in Noida’s Sector 43

Responding to the allegations, UPPCL officials said a fault disrupted one of the transformers supplying electricity to a section of the locality. (HT Archive)

Updated 14 days ago

Sector 41 residents flag frequent power outages

According to residents, the outage during peak summer heat affected their household activities and caused inconvenience.

Published 17 days ago

Power demand: UP overtakes Maha, meets record 32,348 MW need

For representation only (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 23 days ago

UPPCL levies 10% fuel surcharge on June bills, says it’s not a tariff hike

UPPCL, in its order issued on May 29, stated that the surcharge has been calculated in accordance with the provisions approved by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

Published 45 days ago

Power cuts: BJP MLA reprimands officials, seeks permanent fix

The crisis is most severe in Faizullaganj and adjoining areas under the North Assembly constituency, where residents have reportedly endured continuous power disruptions for the last three days. (Pic for representation)

Published 56 days ago

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

21 caught stealing electricity across GB Nagar

The raids targeted areas fed by the 33/11 kV substations at Bankapur and Bishnoli. (Photo for representation)

Published 66 days ago

Power sector staff: UP shifts corruption probes to vigilance dept

For representation only (HT FIle Photo)

Published 67 days ago

As mercury soars, power demand surges past 27,000 mw before peak summer in Uttar Pradesh

The April demand already matches levels typically seen in May-June, indicating an extended and more intense summer load curve. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

Published 83 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Outsource Service Corporation: State energy corporations to stay within ambit of newly formed body

For representation only (HT file Photo)

Published 90 days ago

Now, 3 ‘low balance’ alerts for smart meter users in UP before blackout

A UPPCL spokesperson explained that the alerts are part of a broader effort to improve transparency and customer service for prepaid consumers. (Pic for representation)

Published 97 days ago

UPPCL fixes accountability, to recover repair costs from officials

Recovery proceedings will be initiated by competent authorities through notices issued under prescribed rules. (For representation)

Published 108 days ago

Noida RWAs call for pause to rollout of smart meters

FONRWA’s general secretary KK Jain said while problems flagged earlier remain unresolved, new issues are emerging every day. “Even after making payments, supply is being cut. The rollout should be paused until the system becomes stable and reliable. (HT Archive)

Published 111 days ago

Paid but powerless: Prepaid meter glitch sparks protest in Lko

Representational image (Sourced)

Published 118 days ago

Noida RWAs raise alarm over UPPCL’s power policy and smart meters

Beyond smart meter problems, residents flagged frequent power outages linked to maintenance work. In Sector 19, electricity has been cut daily for two to three hours for nearly two months, affecting students with board exams and those working from home. (HT Archive)

Published 119 days ago

UPPCL orders zero tolerance for transformer damage

Ashish Kumar Goyal, UPPCL chairman, asked officials to ensure strict vigilance to prevent transformer damage. (For Representation)

Published 120 days ago

Noida: Arun Vihar residents allege power supply was cut without prior notice

Denying the allegations, the UPPCL officials told HT said on Sunday that supply was stopped only of those consumers, who had negative balances in their electricity recharging accounts, and they were sent reminders about it. (HT Archive)

Published 135 days ago

Now, automatic disconnection of prepaid meters that show negative balance

Data as of January 21, 2026, shows that around 38 lakh out of 47.4 lakh prepaid consumers are in negative balance in UP. (Pic for representation)

Published 167 days ago

UPPCL mandates body cameras for inspections, issues SOPs

(For representation)

Published 171 days ago

Noida: PVVNL raises help desks to address consumer complaints

Officials said that only six of the pending complaints have crossed the prescribed resolution timeline, indicating improved response efficiency. (HT Photo)

Published 201 days ago

Surcharge rivals principal as 54 lakh small consumers never pay bills in UP

(For representation)

Published 221 days ago

UPPCL to roll out bill relief scheme on December 1

The bill relief scheme of the UPPCL promises major concessions for early registration and quicker payment and also covers all electricity theft cases, offering settlement and relief from FIRs and court proceedings. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published 227 days ago

UPPCL goes ahead with smart meter drive, over 4.5 million installed

The UPPCL maintains that the initiative is vital for improving billing efficiency and reducing line losses. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published 233 days ago

Noida’s electricity wing launches monitoring of field offices

The initiative aims to streamline coordination between the control room and on-ground staff, with officers directed to report progress regularly. (HT Photos)

Updated 252 days ago

Power consumers in Noida, Ghaziabad to get faster complaint redressal

Officials said the initiative focuses on real-time monitoring of consumer grievances and daily review of pending complaints to ensure time-bound disposal. (HT Photos)

Published 253 days ago

Prayagraj: UPPCL to cut power of defaulters if bills unpaid by Oct-end

Power dept serves final notice to 3,500 Prayagraj consumers, threatens disconnection over pending dues exceeding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>98 crore (Sourced)

Published 277 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 280 days ago

UP Power dept faces summer-like demand

Representational image (Sourced)

Published 286 days ago

Dilemma over power tariff hike as UPPCL sits on Rs15K cr surplus

UP has seen no tariff hike for the past five years, and the question now being asked is whether the trend will continue for a sixth year in a row. (Pic for representation)

Published 295 days ago

Absconding UPPCL staffer held for ₹52L fraud

The accused was posted as an executive assistant in the UPPCL. (Sourced)

Updated 303 days ago

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