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  'Have to go to Delhi and discuss with CM': DK Shivakumar sparks fresh buzz of power tussle

  Karnataka | December 01, 2025 13:50 IST

  The comment came just days after DK Shivakumar visited CM Siddaramaiah for a breakfast meeting, followed by a joint press conference aimed at projecting unity.

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  Chhattisgarh turns solar consumers into power contributors under PM Surya Ghar scheme: CM Sai

  chhattisgarh | September 08, 2025 19:37 IST

  CM Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted subsidy support, growing solar adoption, and the state’s rising role in India’s renewable energy future.

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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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  Supreme Court dismisses plea, says can't allow high courts to exercise power under Article 142

  India | April 22, 2025 16:26 IST

  Article 142 empowers the top court to pass “any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending before it” within the country.

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  Bihar Government announces electricity rate cut ahead of assembly elections

  Bihar | April 01, 2025 19:01 IST

  Consumers transitioning to prepaid meters will not face penalties for exceeding their approved consumption limits for the first six months.

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  THESE geyser hacks will reduce your electricity costs by 50 percent

  Technology | November 13, 2024 14:22 IST

  If you rely on one for your hot water needs, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. By doing so, you can avoid a surprisingly high electricity bill.

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  Chhattisgarh: Nearly 200 small-scale steel plants halt production to protest power tariff hike

  chhattisgarh | July 30, 2024 22:17 IST

  Last month, the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) announced an average hike of 8.35 per cent in power tariff across all categories of consumers with effect from June 1. The officials argue that the hike is nominal in comparison to inflation in eight years.

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  Rajasthan Cabinet approves aerocity in Jaipur, Greenfield airport in Kota ahead of Assembly session

  Rajasthan | July 03, 2024 9:18 IST

  Deputy Chief Minister Bairwa said that the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led government is constantly trying to make Rajasthan a developed state. Three flying schools will be opened in the state in Kishangarh, Bhilwara and Jhalawar, which will generate employment opportunities.

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  Rajasthan: Gehlot govt to cut power of industries and give it to farmers, common people

  Rajasthan | August 25, 2023 15:48 IST

  The government has said that it will cut power to industries that are not essential and that are operating at below 50% capacity.

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  New UK legislation grants police expanded powers to clamp down on protests

  World | July 02, 2023 22:55 IST

  Protesters can face up to three years in prison if they are found digging underground tunnels to obstruct building works in the country. Obstruction of major transportation projects carries a sentence of six months.

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  New Power Tariff Rule: Consumers can save upto 20% in electricity bills | HERE is how

  Business | June 23, 2023 21:29 IST

  The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system, through an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.

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  Power of Networking: Tips for building professional relationships

  People | April 10, 2023 16:15 IST

  Building professional relationships is crucial for career success. The power of networking should not be ignored as it helps in building strong and lasting professional relationships.

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  India's electricity consumption grows 14 pc in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery

  Business | December 01, 2022 17:10 IST

  An increase in power consumption means economic activities stepped up which is a news for India.

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  Karnataka: Lineman drowns in lake while trying to restore power supply

  India | September 13, 2022 15:49 IST

  Karnataka: The lineman was on his way to rectify a faulty feeder. He had to swim across a lake to get to the feeder.

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  India's power demand touches new high after jumping by 45,000 megawatt in a year

  Business | June 12, 2022 12:36 IST

  Power plants are operating at full throttle to meet the demand, and the govt has ordered coal import to meet the shortfall in domestic supplies.

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  Coal India floats maiden tender to import 2.416 MT coal to meet power demand

  India | June 09, 2022 14:21 IST

  The coal being sourced on behalf of the state generating companies (gencos) and independent power plants is based on the indents received from them.

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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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  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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  Power crisis: Delhi minister presses panic button, says less than a day's coal stock left

  India | December 27, 2022 3:28 IST

  Satyendar Jain held an emergency meeting to assess the situation and wrote to the Centre requesting it to ensure adequate coal availability to power plants that supply electricity to the national capital.

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  'Don't panic': India has enough coal to last over 30 days, says Report

  India | April 20, 2022 23:00 IST

  On average, power plants in India are a having coal stock of 22 mt and on an average daily 2.1 mt coal is replaced with plants. So, no shortage of coal will arise in the country, sources said. Power plants in India still have 10 days of stock and the country has coal stock of more than 30 days, the sources added.