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  UP power crisis: UPPCL ordered to ensure 24-hour supply in cities, CM Yogi to hold key meeting today

  Uttar Pradesh | May 24, 2026 0:02 IST

  Amid the ongoing heatwave and increasing pressure on the power supply in UP, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will review the current electricity situation, assess measures to improve supply and address consumer grievances.

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  Going on summer vacation? Set your inverter to this mode to prevent battery damage or blast

  Technology | May 22, 2026 13:03 IST

  If you are planning to leave home for a long vacation, then proper care of your inverter and battery is important to avoid any damage. Experts have recommended using the correct inverter mode, keeping the battery charged, and disconnecting it properly if the house power supply is turned off.

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  Switching from prepaid to postpaid electricity meters in UP? Here's what will happen to your balance

  Technology | May 16, 2026 6:30 IST

  The prepaid electricity meter system in UP has been discontinued, and consumers are now being shifted back to postpaid meters. As part of the transition, consumers' remaining prepaid balances will not be lost. Instead, UPPCL will automatically adjust the remaining amount as a credit balance.

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  Big relief for power consumers in UP, no disconnection for 30 days despite negative balance

  Uttar Pradesh | April 24, 2026 23:47 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a major relief for electricity consumers by ensuring no disconnection for up to 30 days despite a negative balance for small domestic connections. A five-step SMS alert system has also been launched.

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  Power demand spikes amid soaring mercury level, seen at record high this year | Details

  India | April 23, 2026 17:53 IST

  India's power demand soared to nearly 240 GW amid intensifying heat across the country. It also marked the highest level of the summer season. Data shows a sharp rise in electricity consumption due to the extensive use of cooling appliances.

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  Sambhal administration in UP conducts drive against electricity theft in Rai Satti area | Video

  Uttar Pradesh | January 05, 2026 8:53 IST

  A large police force, led by Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensia and Superintendent of Police KK Bishnoi, launched raids in the Rai Satti police station area.

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  Smart prepaid electricity meter connections get cheaper in Uttar Pradesh, prices slashed by 50%

  Business | January 02, 2026 16:39 IST

  According to the new electricity rates, if a customer decides to take a 2-kilowatt load connection up to 100 meters from the pole, he will be charged Rs 5,500 in a single payment.

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  WATCH: Annoyed by frequent power outages, Cong MLA cuts electricity to officials' houses in Haridwar

  India | December 25, 2025 9:43 IST

  The Congress MLA was identified as Virendra Jati, who is a legislator from Jhabreda in the Haridwar district. A video has also gone viral on social media showing Jati climb a pole and cut the power to the houses of three of the department's officials.

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  'Love-fueled power cut': Lover cut village's power over girlfriend's busy line? Know the truth

  Trending | September 05, 2025 16:18 IST

  A viral video claiming a man cut power to a village over his girlfriend’s busy phone line is debunked as a routine electrical repair, not a "love-fuelled" stunt.

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  Why you should not leave devices plugged in when they're not in use?

  Technology | September 03, 2025 23:29 IST

  Keeping devices plugged in drains energy, which is known as phantom energy. It also contributes to climate change. Here’s why you should unplug devices when not in use.

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  Good news: 200 units of free electricity likely to be extended to more power consumers in Jharkhand

  India | July 04, 2025 17:27 IST

  This assurance was given by officials of the urban development, energy, and health departments during a meeting of the delegated legislative committee, chaired by Jamshedpur West MLA and JD(U) legislator Saryu Roy at the state assembly on Wednesday.

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  Yogi govt bans electricity department strikes for six months in state under ESMA, here's why

  Uttar Pradesh | June 11, 2025 20:18 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government said the decision is meant to ensure uninterrupted power supply to residents and prevent any disruption in the essential electricity-related services in the state. A notification to this effect has been issued by the government, an official statement said.

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  ChatGPT's Ghibli trend environmental concern, generating single image consumes this much energy

  Technology | April 04, 2025 19:00 IST

  With the introduction of ChatGPT's new image generation feature, Ghibli-style images began trending on social media. People started creating photos in the style of Studio Ghibli.

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  Haryana power regulator announces new tariff, hikes electricity rates: Here’s how much you will pay

  Haryana | April 02, 2025 9:11 IST

  For domestic consumers, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has hiked the electricity rate by 20 paise per kWh (kilowatt hours). In a slab of 0 to 50 units, the electricity rate has now been revised from Rs 2 per kWh to Rs 2.20 per kWh.

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  Union govt raises APM gas price by 4 per cent: CNG, fertiliser and electricity costs set to rise

  Business | April 01, 2025 8:40 IST

  APM gas is produced by state-owned firms Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) from fields that were given to them on a nomination basis. This is the first increase in the APM gas price in two years and in accordance with the roadmap that was laid out by the government.

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  Earth Hour 2025: Delhi saves 269 MW power by switching off non-essential electrical appliances

  Delhi | March 23, 2025 8:34 IST

  Earth Hour 2025: Tata Power-DDL consumers collectively saved 74 MW during the Earth Hour 2025 by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, said a spokesperson of the discom.

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  Chennai to face power outage today | Check timings, affected areas

  February 26, 2025 6:43 IST

  The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) announced the schedule for the power outage in the capital city so that people make their plans accordingly.

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  PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Over 8.6 lakh homes get solar panels in first year

  February 01, 2025 18:30 IST

  PM Surya Ghar Yojana achieved 8.6 lakh solar panel installations in a year. The government aims for 1 crore homes by 2027. Check subsidy details and future roadmap.

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  Bhopal power cut on January 29: Check the full list of affected areas, timings and advisory

  Madhya Pradesh | January 29, 2025 9:08 IST

  Bhopal power cut: According to officials, the outages are necessary to carry out essential maintenance and upgrades to ensure the smooth operation of the city's electrical network. They have also urged residents to make necessary arrangements in advance to minimise inconvenience.

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  Chennai to face 5-hour power cut today: Check full list of affected areas, timings and advisory

  January 28, 2025 7:15 IST

  Chennai power cuts: Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take necessary precautions and plan to minimise the impact. The power outage will be effective from 9 am to 2 pm.