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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)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2026 11:08 pm IST

Sector 41 residents flag frequent power outages

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

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Published on Jun 28, 2026 03:40 am IST

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

For representation only (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Jun 22, 2026 09:11 pm IST

Electricity regulator seeks justification from UPPCL for 10% surcharge on June bills

UPERC has observed prima facie that the inclusion of past liabilities in the Fuel and Power Purchase Price Adjustment Surcharge calculation may not be in line with regulatory provisions. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)

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Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:46 am IST

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)

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Published on May 31, 2026 06:08 am IST

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)

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Published on May 20, 2026 04:32 am IST

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)

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Published on May 19, 2026 04:38 am IST

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)

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Published on May 10, 2026 03:50 am IST

Power sector staff: UP shifts corruption probes to vigilance dept

For representation only (HT FIle Photo)

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Published on May 09, 2026 08:38 pm IST

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)

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Published on Apr 23, 2026 07:34 am IST

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

For representation only (HT file Photo)

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Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:58 am IST

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)

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Published on Apr 08, 2026 10:55 pm IST

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)

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Published on Mar 29, 2026 04:56 am IST

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)

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Published on Mar 26, 2026 04:08 am IST

Paid but powerless: Prepaid meter glitch sparks protest in Lko

Representational image (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 19, 2026 04:02 am IST

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)

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Published on Mar 18, 2026 06:14 am IST

UPPCL orders zero tolerance for transformer damage

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

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Published on Mar 17, 2026 03:50 am IST

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)

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Published on Mar 02, 2026 07:22 am IST

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)

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Published on Jan 29, 2026 06:04 am IST

UPPCL mandates body cameras for inspections, issues SOPs

(For representation)

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Published on Jan 25, 2026 07:08 am IST

UP: First phase of power bill relief scheme extended till January 3

Energy minister AK Sharma appealed to electricity consumers to take advantage of the scheme. (File)

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Published on Dec 31, 2025 11:52 pm IST

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)

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Published on Dec 26, 2025 07:24 am IST

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

(For representation)

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Published on Dec 06, 2025 04:28 am IST

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)

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Published on Nov 30, 2025 09:27 pm IST

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)

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Published on Nov 24, 2025 06:08 am IST

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)

noida news

Updated on Nov 05, 2025 06:07 am IST

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)

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Published on Nov 04, 2025 05:25 pm IST