power crisis

Delhi crisis: Manoj Tiwari writes to LG Anil Baijal over power cuts, water problem

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday wrote to Lt. Governor Anil Baijal over the frequent power cuts and water shortage in parts of the city and demanded a meeting with the Delhi Jal Board and TRANSCO.

May 17, 2017, 20:29 PM IST

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana: 152 more villages electrified last week in 9 states

A total of 152 villages in nine states were electrified during the week ended July 3 under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna, an official statement said on Monday.

Jul 04, 2016, 16:38 PM IST

Won't tolerate power cuts during Iftar and Sehri, Arvind Kejriwal warns officials; VIDEO goes viral

CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday warned the BSES Yamuna officials in Seelampur constituency that there should be no power cuts during Iftar and Sehri.

Jun 16, 2016, 19:34 PM IST

Man calls up Congress minister about power cuts, booked for criminal intimidation, breach of peace!

He is a small trader in Sullia near Mangalore of Karnataka. He was fed up with frequent power cuts. He decided to inform the state's power minister about the power woes. And, now he has been booked for criminal intimidation, intentional insult to provoke breach of peace and deterring public servants from doing their duty!

Mar 01, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

Day 2 of coal strike: Production loss mounts to Rs 300 crore

The strike has impacted over 75 percent of the daily coal output of 1.5 million tonnes, with 290 out of 438 CIL coal mines being hit.

Jan 07, 2015, 20:32 PM IST

Under attack DERC withdraws power tariff hike within 24 hrs

Facing severe attack from political parties, Delhi's power regulator DERC on Friday withdrew the power tariff hike of up to seven percent which was announced last night.

Nov 14, 2014, 15:39 PM IST

Coal crisis: State power ministers to meet today

Power ministers of all the states will meet with Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday.

Sep 09, 2014, 10:56 AM IST

India likely to see over 5% power shortage this fiscal

India is projected to see a power shortage of 5.1 percent compared to demand in the current financial year with southern and north-eastern regions anticipated to witness high deficits.

Jun 08, 2014, 21:01 PM IST

''Power crisis may force closure of 25% small businesses''

Acute power shortages are likely to force over 25 percent micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in several states, mostly in north India, to close their businesses, according to industry lobby Assocham.

Jun 08, 2014, 19:53 PM IST