electricity

Polavaram (Andhra Pradesh), April 11 The PHEP, which is part of the mega Polavaram project, is set to become a major contributor to Andhra Pradesh's energy security, the government said on Saturday.Upon completion, it will have an installed capacity of 960 MW, comprising 12 power-generating...

April 10, New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed on Friday that LPG distributors have sufficient stock, with no shortages reported.This was stated at the government’s high-level inter-ministerial briefing, which assesses the country’s readiness amid the ongoing West...

MENDHAR, April 8: Water and Power Minister Javed Ahmed Rana met with several public delegations in Mendhar, addressing their concerns and development demands.Key issues raised included healthcare, road connectivity, electricity, and drinking water supply. The Minister directed officials to...

Jaipur, April 8 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday that his government is committed to the welfare of farmers and ensuring a continuous supply of water and electricity for irrigation.Addressing a gathering of farmers in the Nangal Sherpur village of Todabhim, Sharma...

Chandigarh, April 8 The Haryana State Enforcement Bureau has intensified its crackdown on power theft, with the additional director general of police directing officials to launch a focused campaign against repeat offenders.Chairing a review meeting here, Additional Director General of Police...

Amaravati, April 8 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said on Wednesday that the NDA coalition government is providing uninterrupted power supply without increasing electricity charges.Steps are being taken to strengthen infrastructure and improve service delivery across the...

Ranchi, April 7 Jharkhand BJP chief Aditya Sahu said on Tuesday that the party's aim is to form a "double-engine" government in the state by 2029.Addressing newly elected party office-bearers, Sahu urged them to expose the alleged wrongdoings of the JMM-led state government at their respective...

Kolkata, April 7 The Congress party released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal on Tuesday, promising, among other things, free education for women up to the postgraduate level and filling all vacant government positions within one year.The manifesto, released by...

Jhansi (UP), April 6 Two farmers died after being electrocuted while irrigating their fields in the Babina area of Jhansi, police said on Monday.The deceased have been identified as Sarman Pal (58) and Dev Singh (55), residents of Mathurapura village. Their adjoining fields were located in the...

Jalna, April 6 The eruption of a black-coloured substance from the ground in the Samanagaon Road area of Jalna city on Monday was caused by the flow of electric current into the earth due to faulty equipment, leading to the melting of rocks, officials said.According to the district...

Kochi, April 4 DP World Cochin has welcomed MSC Ilaria, one of the largest container vessels to call at the International Container Transshipment Terminal, officials said on Saturday.In a statement, DP World said the vessel handled over 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) – including...

Puducherry, April 4 TVK chief Vijay on Saturday described the DMK-Congress alliance as a "confused alliance" and the NR Congress-BJP tie-up as an "exhausted one" in Puducherry.Addressing a rally here for the April 9 elections, Vijay criticised both national parties for failing to grant...

Karachi, April 3 Karachi, Pakistan's financial capital, recorded its heaviest 24-hour rainfall starting Thursday morning, breaking a 41-year-old record, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Friday.The country's largest city and the capital of the Sindh province, Karachi, received...

Fazilka, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Thursday that the people of the state will "oust" the Congress, BJP, and the Shiromani Akali Dal in the 2027 Assembly elections due to their "decades of corruption, lies, and betrayal".Addressing a public gathering after laying...

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal clarified that prepaid smart meters are not mandatory for all consumers. Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Lal stated that if consumers choose to switch to prepaid smart meters, it will benefit not only...

New Delhi, April 2 The outstanding dues of power distribution utilities or discoms were reduced to Rs 3,300 crore in March this year from Rs 1.39 lakh crore in June 2022, Parliament was informed on Thursday.The Government of India notified the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related...

Hyderabad, April 2 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the state government's 99-day special programme for development works will be implemented as a "movement" to address people's issues from the village level to the state level.He said officials should ensure the speedy...

New Delhi, April 2 The government stated in the Lok Sabha on Thursday that consumers are not required to install pre-paid electricity meters.Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour, Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar rejected suggestions that the government was compelling...

Jaipur, April 1 Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd has set a new record in revenue collection for 2025-26, recovering over ₹29,462 crore, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.This year, the Nigam achieved 102 per cent revenue realisation, the highest in its 26-year history, surpassing the previous...

New Delhi, April 1 The Delhi Traffic Police has stepped up enforcement against the use of fake and forged No-Entry Permits (NEPs) by commercial vehicles, registering FIRs in two cases and investigating rackets involved in issuing such permits, an official said on Wednesday."Alert traffic...