J&K: Woman injured during protest over power cut

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 14:57

A woman was injured as police Tuesday used batons to disperse residents of Batamaloo area who were protesting non-availability of electricity at the time of pre-dawn meal and evening prayers during the month of Ramzan.

Delhi: Power woes mount as Dadri plant trips

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 22:25

The power situation in the national capital worsened on Friday when supply from Dadri plant dropped by around 1,000 MW due to technical problems.

Power situation to improve in 15 days: Shinde

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 15:26

Sweltering heat, mostly in northern parts of the country, and deficient monsoon so far are resulting in severe power problems especially against the backdrop of rising demand.

Pakistanis riot over power cuts

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 22:16

Thousands of Pakistanis clashed with police and destroyed property on the third consecutive day of violent protests against power cuts.

City reels under power cuts as mercury soars

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 21:16

Several areas in the city faced long power cuts in sweltering heat as some of the major power transmission lines tripped due to technical problems.

Jammu to face power cuts in rotational manner

Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 14:41

Power Development Department of J&K will curtail power supply to areas under priority anytime during the day on rotational basis, a top official said.

Power cuts compound summer woes of Delhiites

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 22:13

Power department officials said the 220 kilo volt line between Badarpur Thermal Power Station (BTPS) and Okhla tripped at 1.44 PM, triggering power cuts in various areas of South Delhi.

Lesser power cuts in TN from June

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 17:19

Power cuts in Tamil Nadu would come down in a phased manner from June this year, Electricity Minister Natham R Viswanathan said.

Come summers get ready to brave power cuts

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 15:23

The power ministry has fallen 8,000mw short of the 11th plan target — ending March 31 — of an additional capacity of 62,000 mw due to the fuel shortages.