Power generation may grow 8.7% in FY13

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 14:34

The country's power generation is expected to grow by 8.7 percent this fiscal on the back of availability of coal and completion of a unit at Kudankulam plant, CMIE said in a report.

Karuna defends Centre on TN power situation

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 22:45

Defending Centre over its inability to help TN to tide over power crisis, Karunanidhi said AIADMK should stop blaming the Centre for everything.

India to suffer over 10% peak power shortage in FY13: CEA

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 11:15

The peak power shortage that India may face this fiscal, as it grapples with acute dearth of coal and gas supplies, is estimated to be 10.6 percent, says a CEA report.

`TN govt to blame for power crisis; failed to set up projects`

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 23:34

GK Vasan said the state government is to blame as it failed to set up power projects at the right time.

Karuna counters Jaya on power crisis

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 20:06

DMK President M Karunanidhi on Saturday detailed the various efforts taken by his party in the regard of power crisis.

AP power crisis: TDP holds protests at state assembly

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 00:15

Stepping up their campaign on ongoing power crisis in Andhra Pradesh, the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Tuesday held a protest on the premises of state assembly here.

Power crisis would be overcome soon, assures Reddy

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 14:52

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday noted that there is a 20 percent shortage of power at present in Andhra Pradesh.

BJP calls for all-party meet to discuss power crisis

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 14:43

The BJP has chalked out a protest programme over the Government`s power policy and shortage of electricity which has severely affected industries, farmers and domestic users.

Power restored at North Eastern Hill University

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 13:07

Power was partially restored at the North Eastern Hill University here on Thursday after a severe power crisis for more than 72 hours.

CM lauds senior officials on power crisis response

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 17:35

CM Sheila Dikshit complimented senior officials for successfully pressing into service disaster management mechanism.

Power blackout: Can Centre take on errant states?

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 10:44

The terrible Tuesday that left over 600 million people powerless has led to a new round of squabbling between states over fixing responsibility for the mess.