electricity supply

Chandigarh, April 10 Haryana Minister Anil Vij issued directions to officials in the energy department on Friday, stating that these must be effectively implemented to ensure that consumers receive uninterrupted electricity supply.The energy minister was chairing a review meeting with senior...

New Delhi, April 10 India will postpone maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants and operationalize additional capacity to ensure around 10,000 MW of extra supply during peak summer demand, the Ministry of Power said on Friday, as it moves to strengthen short-term electricity availability...

Itanagar, April 10 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Friday that the Shyaro micro hydroelectric project in the Tawang district will significantly strengthen local power generation, reduce dependence on external electricity sources, and ensure a more stable power supply...

Mumbai, April 9 The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Mahatransco) successfully commissioned its ambitious Babhaleshwar–Kudus 400 kV transmission line on Thursday, strengthening power infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).The newly operational line is...

Palghar, April 9 Mahatransco announced on Thursday that it had commissioned the Babhaleshwar-Kudus 400kV transmission line, which will enhance power stability across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).A Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited official said that this will...

Itanagar, April 8 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Wednesday that the revamped Sessa mini hydropower station in West Kameng district will provide electricity to more than 1,500 households.Mein made the statement after inaugurating the revamped 3x500 kw hydropower...

Jaipur, April 4 Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal emphasized the need for an "energy mix" approach to meet long-term power demand on Saturday, and urged Rajasthan power utilities to accelerate projects based on a combination of renewable and conventional sources.During a review meeting with...

Jammu, April 2 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that he would address the issue of pending commitments related to the Ranjit Sagar Dam with his counterpart from Punjab.Abdullah's statement came after the BJP raised concerns about alleged violations of the...

Jaipur, March 31 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Tuesday the extension of daytime electricity supply for agricultural consumers to Dausa and Karauli, bringing the total number of districts covered in the state to 24.Under the state government's initiative, farmers are...

Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has stated that a service building at one of its power and water desalination plants was damaged in an attack by Iran, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material losses.According to ministry spokesperson...

Mumbai, March 22 Train services were disrupted for nearly 1.5 hours at Kalyan station in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Sunday after a man climbed an overhead equipment (OHE) mast and subsequently fell onto the track, sustaining injuries, an official said.The incident occurred around 2 pm...

Patna, March 18 – With the aim of accelerating industrial growth in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of major development initiatives for Jamui and Nawada on Wednesday during the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’.Addressing public gatherings alongside Chief Minister...

New Delhi, March 17 With the war in West Asia disrupting the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to India, experts have suggested a gradual expansion of electric cooking, especially in urban areas, as a key way to limit the country's high reliance on imported cooking gas.An analysis by the...

Rajouri, March 17: Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, eight schools in the winter zone of Rajouri district have been equipped with solar panels to ensure a continuous supply of electricity. At the Government Higher Secondary School in Koteranka, a 5 kV solar setup now benefits approximately 530...

Mumbai, March 17 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that the state has become power surplus and is well-prepared to meet the rising demand from industry and data centres.Electricity tariffs will remain stable while increasing the share of green energy, Fadnavis...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty said on Saturday that there would be no power outages or load shedding, despite a rise in electricity consumption in the state.Krishnankutty, speaking at a press conference here, said that there was no need for people to...

On Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that gas cylinders would be available to everyone on time, despite the current global situation, claiming that there was no shortage.The Chief Minister was addressing farmers during a state-level program of the PM-Kisan scheme.Patel...

Ranchi, March 12 Members of the opposition in the Jharkhand assembly on Thursday raised issues such as the electricity supply problem causing inconvenience to people and alleged the slow pace of paddy procurement in the state.Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi alleged that paddy...

Hyderabad, March 11 – The Telangana government on Wednesday approved the formation of a third power distribution company (discom) in addition to the existing two discoms in the state.The new company is named the Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL), also referred to as...

Amaravati, March 9 As summer approaches, Andhra Pradesh's power utilities are preparing to handle a surge in power consumption, with daily demand expected to reach 280 million units by May 2026.Special Chief Secretary for Energy, K Vijayanand, has directed power utilities to ensure a...