Electricity
-
Electricity Bill: Meme fest begins on Twitter after a hike in rates
Trending | Jul 19, 2022, 03:06 PM ISTElectricity Bill: The electricity cost in Delhi has surged with a hike in power purchase agreement cost (PPAC) by 4 per cent from mid-June, reports said on 10 July.
-
Punjab households to get 300 units of free electricity from today: Bhagwant Mann
India | Jul 01, 2022, 04:37 PM ISTGiving 300 units of free electricity to each household every month was one of the key promises made by the Aam Aadmi Party during the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.
-
Now, 'broke' Pakistan issues curbs on wedding functions: No lavish party, only one dish to be served
World | Jun 08, 2022, 07:05 PM ISTThe current power crisis in the country, which has also affected Pakistan's economy, has forced the federal cabinet to restore the Saturday holiday in government offices to curb the use of energy and gradually bring down electricity load shedding to two hours a day by the end of June.
-
After Kejriwal's 24-hour power supply claim, BJP leader holds 'reality check'
India | May 16, 2022, 10:09 PM ISTInstead 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.
-
Worried about electricity bill while using AC? 6 tips on how you can save money
Technology | May 16, 2022, 07:30 PM ISTIf 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.
-
No free power in Delhi now: AAP's free electricity 'lollypop' lost its relevance?
India | May 05, 2022, 07:15 PM ISTThe 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.
-
India's peak power consumption exceeds 201 Gigawatt, says government
India | Apr 27, 2022, 11:13 AM ISTAccording to Power Ministry, the demand surpassed last year's maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on July 7, 2021.
-
Bhagwant Mann announces 300 units of free electricity for Punjab
India | Apr 16, 2022, 08:50 AM ISTProviding 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.
-
J&K: Army called in for help as strike by electricity employees triggers massive power outage
India | Dec 20, 2021, 04:43 PM ISTSeveral 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.
-
Make judicious use of 'electricity': Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot appeals to people
India | Oct 14, 2021, 02:49 PM ISTGehlot 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.
-
Uttarakhand Power Corporation buys expensive 2.3 million units of electricity to normalize supply
India | Oct 13, 2021, 10:42 AM ISTMeanwhile, central government sources said that the situation will be normal within a month. There is no shortage in daily power and coal supply.
-
India's power consumption returns to pre-COVID level in July; up nearly 12 pc to 125.51 bn units
India | Aug 01, 2021, 01:43 PM ISTIn 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.
-
Electricity (Amendment) Bill may come before Union Cabinet for approval in next few days
India | Jul 25, 2021, 11:17 AM ISTThe Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to enable power consumers to choose from multiple service providers as in the case of telecom services.
-
India's power demand surges to all-time high; crosses 200 gigawatts mark
India | Jul 09, 2021, 10:06 AM ISTHigh temperatures due to delayed monsoon in several states led to a surge in power demand these days.
-
Father, 12-year-old daughter die of electrocution in Agra
India | Apr 23, 2021, 05:29 PM 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.
-
Power sector employees threaten strike against Electricity Bill
India | Feb 15, 2021, 08:16 AM ISTThe 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.
-
Govt may announce new scheme for revival of discoms to achieve 24X7 power for all
Business | Jan 31, 2021, 12:41 PM ISTThe 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.
-
Electricity in far flung villages of Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera brings ray of hope
News | Nov 09, 2020, 04:41 PM ISTBorder villages in far flung areas of Nowshera have been electrified after decades of independence.
-
Haryana govt to give exemption in electricity duty for 20 years to industries
Business | Nov 03, 2020, 10:56 PM ISTHaryana 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.
-
Installation of smart electricity meters to begin in Jammu, Srinagar from next month
India | Oct 25, 2020, 10:14 PM ISTInstallation 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.