J&K power shortage stir: 1 killed, 5 CISF men held

Last Updated: Monday, January 2, 2012, 17:54

A young man was killed on the spot and two others injured when CISF personnel opened fire to disperse protesters agitated over power shortage.

One killed in CISF firing, Kashmir promises action

Last Updated: Monday, January 2, 2012, 15:08

CISF troopers allegedly opened fire at people protesting power shortage at a Jammu and Kashmir village.

Power shortage: Delhi seeks Centre`s help

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 17:16

CM Sheila Dikshit sought Union Power Ministry`s intervention to ensure supply of full quota of electricity to Delhi.

Pakistan: Violent protests against power shortage

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 20:45

The worsening power crisis not only sparked violent protests but led to political tensions.

Karunanidhi slams Jaya over power shortage

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 15:33

Claiming that CM Jayalalithaa had indirectly admitted to power shortage in Tamil Nadu, DMK chief M Karunanidhi Monday reminded her of her promise that the issue would be resolved within three months of her assuming office.

NALCO temporarily cuts daily output on power shortage

Last Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 14:46

Insufficient power supply has forced state-run National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) to cut its daily aluminium output by about 6 per cent, a senior company official said on Saturday.

Delhi govt says no power shortage, CM pulls up discoms

Last Updated: Monday, May 16, 2011, 00:21

With several areas reeling under long outages and severe water shortage, CM Sheila Dikshit directed discoms and DJB to pull up their socks and ensure uninterrupted supply to residents.

Power shortage sparks protests in Bihar

Last Updated: Thursday, April 28, 2011, 13:00

Thousands of people took to the streets, shouted slogans, blocked roads and attacked government offices in over half a dozen towns in Bihar Thursday to protest against an acute power shortage, police said.

Goa for gas-based plant to tide over power shortage

Last Updated: Friday, March 18, 2011, 14:04

Goa will explore the possibility of setting up at least one gas-based power station generating 250 MW electricity to match up with the increasing electricity requirement of the state, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said.

No power shortage during Games: Dikshit

Last Updated: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 19:55

Rejecting apprehension about possible power shortage during the Commonwealth Games, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today said the city will not face any power cuts during the mega sporting event next month.

Poor rain creates power shortage in Meghalaya

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 14:53

Meghalaya is reeling under a power crisis, with its only hydel plant at Umiam on the outskirts of Shillong producing less than 30 per cent of its capacity due to less rain.

Acute power shortage sparks protests in Bihar

Last Updated: Friday, April 23, 2010, 13:08

Acute power shortage has sparked protests in several places in Bihar since Wednesday with some people even holding officials of the BSEB hostage for hours, assaulting them and ransacking the offices of the power utility.