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  After Kejriwal's 24-hour power supply claim, BJP leader holds 'reality check'

  India | May 16, 2022 22:09 IST

  Instead of handling the "dilapidated" condition of water and power supply in Delhi, Kejriwal is offering "false" promises to the people of other states where polls are to be held, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari alleged.

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  Worried about electricity bill while using AC? 6 tips on how you can save money

  Technology | May 16, 2022 19:30 IST

  If you are worried about the rising electricity bill because of continuous usage of AC at your homes then follow these tips to save your money. Here are 6 tips to save your electricity bill. 

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  No free power in Delhi now: AAP's free electricity 'lollypop' lost its relevance?

  India | May 05, 2022 19:15 IST

  The Delhi government will now ask people whether they want to avail subsidy on electricity. From October 1, only those consumers who opt for it will be provided the subsidy," he said during an online briefing.

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  India's peak power consumption exceeds 201 Gigawatt, says government

  India | April 27, 2022 11:13 IST

  According to Power Ministry, the demand surpassed last year's maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on July 7, 2021.

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  Bhagwant Mann announces 300 units of free electricity for Punjab

  India | April 16, 2022 8:50 IST

  Providing free electricity to every household for up to 300 units is one of the major promises made by AAP in Punjab in the Assembly elections that concluded last month.

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  J&K: Army called in for help as strike by electricity employees triggers massive power outage

  India | December 20, 2021 16:43 IST

  Several areas of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed electricity outages as linemen to senior engineers begin their indefinite strike on Saturday against the government's privatisation move and failure of two-round talks.

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  Make judicious use of 'electricity': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot appeals to people

  India | October 14, 2021 14:49 IST

  Gehlot also shared a govt ad on his Twitter handle which said that China, UK and European countries, India and the state are simultaneously facing the coal crisis.

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  Uttarakhand Power Corporation buys expensive 2.3 million units of electricity to normalize supply

  India | October 13, 2021 10:42 IST

  Meanwhile, central government sources said that the situation will be normal within a month. There is no shortage in daily power and coal supply.

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  India's power consumption returns to pre-COVID level in July; up nearly 12 pc to 125.51 bn units

  India | August 01, 2021 13:43 IST

  In July 2020, power consumption stood at 112.14 BU, lower than 116.48 BU in the same month of 2019. Thus, consumption of power has not only grown year-on-year but also returned to pre-pandemic level.

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  Electricity (Amendment) Bill may come before Union Cabinet for approval in next few days

  India | July 25, 2021 11:17 IST

  The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to enable power consumers to choose from multiple service providers as in the case of telecom services.

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  India's power demand surges to all-time high; crosses 200 gigawatts mark

  India | July 09, 2021 10:06 IST

  High temperatures due to delayed monsoon in several states led to a surge in power demand these days.

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  Father, 12-year-old daughter die of electrocution in Agra

  India | April 23, 2021 17:29 IST

  "The incident occurred at about 9.15 am in Salempur Ghankar village when Dileep Jadon (32) and his daughter Sapna were fencing their field with iron wires to protect crops from stray cattle.

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  Power sector employees threaten strike against Electricity Bill

  India | February 15, 2021 8:16 IST

  The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has demanded that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 must be put out in the public domain before starting the discussion on it in Parliament.

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  Govt may announce new scheme for revival of discoms to achieve 24X7 power for all

  Business | January 31, 2021 12:41 IST

  The government may announce a new scheme for cash-strapped and loss-making electricity distribution utilities to reduce stress in the sector and achieve the goal of '24X7 Power for All', a source said.

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  Electricity in far flung villages of Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera brings ray of hope

  News | November 09, 2020 16:41 IST

  Border villages in far flung areas of Nowshera have been electrified after decades of independence.

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  Haryana govt to give exemption in electricity duty for 20 years to industries

  Business | November 03, 2020 22:56 IST

  Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said the state government has decided to give exemption in electricity duty for 20 years under the Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy 2020 (HEEP) to attract more industries in the state.

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  Installation of smart electricity meters to begin in Jammu, Srinagar from next month

  India | October 25, 2020 22:14 IST

  Installation of smart electricity metres to bring transparency in billing and reduce power losses will begin in Jammu and Srinagar from next month, officials said on Sunday.

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  Mumbai power grid failure: Railway takes hit as electricity goes off

  India | October 12, 2020 12:09 IST

  A massive power grid failure in the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has brought the city to a standstill. Among others, Railway services have also taken a hit as the electricity went off in the region.

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  Mumbai Power Outage: Electricity back in most areas; train services too resume

  India | October 12, 2020 14:11 IST

  A major power outage brought Mumbai and parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region of Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts to a standstill on Monday, owing to a power grid failure.

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  Technical flaw in smart meters make consumers‘powerless’ on Janmashtami

  News | August 13, 2020 8:51 IST

  Due to the negligence of the electricity department, on Wednesday, about five lakh population of the capital suffered a severe power crisis for about eight hours. Due to technical flaws in the software of smart meter, electricity connection was cut in about one lakh houses and shops.