Power tariff rises upto 8 percent in Delhi, millions affected

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 04:24

Delhi`s power tariff will increase six to eight percent as power distribution companies hiked their surcharge.

BJP threatens strike over power tariff hike

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:15

The BJP in Delhi condemned the hike in power tariff in the national capital, saying the AAP government failed to fulfil its promises and threatened to launch an agitation.

Power tariff hiked in Delhi by up to 8%

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:22

The power sector regulator in New Delhi has approved a 6-8 percent surcharge on power purchase costs by electricity distribution companies, a notice on the regulator`s website said on Friday.

Maharashtra Cabinet to take final decision on power tariff today?

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 06:29

The Maharashtra government may take a final call on the issue of reducing power tariff in Mumbai in its state Cabinet meet scheduled for Wednesday.

Final decision on power tariff may be taken in next Cabinet: Ajit Pawar

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:29

Amid ongoing stir by AICC secretary Sanjay Nirupam demanding reduction of power tariff in Mumbai, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the government may take a final call on the issue in its state Cabinet meet scheduled on January 29.

If Anil Ambani doesn`t reduce power tariffs, will self-immolate: Sanjay Nirupam

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 12:58

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, threatened to self immolate outside Anil Ambani`s residence if the industrialist failed to reduce the power tariffs here.

Mahavitaran says viability at stake if tariffs not hiked

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:23

Close on heels of Maharashtra government announcing 20% cut in power tariffs across state but Mumbai, Mahavitaran will push applications seeking hike in charges citing its worsening financials.

Power tariff reduction soon; toll tax review in a week: Prithiviraj Chavan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 17:08

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithiviraj Chavan on Thursday said the state government will soon make an announcement in connection with reduction of power tariff while toll tax will be reviewed within a week`s time.

Nirupam, Dutt lead protest for Reliance power tariff cut

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 15:35

Congress MPs Sanjay Nirupam and Priya Dutt Monday led a protest morcha outside the Reliance Energy office in suburban Kandivli, seeking reduction in power tariffs in the metropolis.

BJP to launch `Bijli Andolan` if power tariff not rationalised

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 22:20

Accusing AAP government of failing to bring any clarity on power tariffs, BJP on Sunday said it will launch a `Bijli Andolan` if the issue is not addressed immediately.

BSES discoms reject charge on AT&C losses issues

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 21:47

Reliance Infra-backed BSES discoms, which supply power in 70 per cent areas of Delhi,have rejected allegations that they did not pass on financial benefit on account of bringing down AT&C losses to consumers.

BSES complains to Delhi govt on tariff reduction

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:19

Reliance Infra-backed BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd has sought Delhi Government`s intervention in overcoming its "precarious financial" condition in absence of "cost-reflective" electricity tariff.