Power supply in Haryana to get a boost after coal block offer

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:10

Power generation in Haryana is expected to get a boost after Ministry of Coal allocated the Kalyanpur-Badalpara coal block jointly to the state, ensuring fuel security for Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited.

65 evacuated, rains lash Himachal

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 23:49

Sixty-five people stuck at various places in Himachal Pradesh were evacuated on Saturday as moderate to heavy rains lashed several parts of the state killing one person.

Ajay slams MP govt for poor power supply

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 14:45

Congress leader Ajay Singh today termed as "total flop" the Madhya Pradesh government`s Atal Jyoti Abhiyan meant for uninterrupted power supply.

Kerala lifts power curbs after good monsoon rains

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 13:36

Kerala has decided to lift the 30-minute load shedding during night from Sunday as storage position in reservoirs of hydroelectric projects has improved significantly.

High electricity bill due to uninterrupted power supply: Sheila

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 22:20

Slamming BJP for politicising the power tariff issue, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today said consumers are receiving higher electricity bills due to round the clock power supply in the city.

17 states to see substantial power shortages this fiscal

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 15:56

Among the 17 states, the worst hit would be the three Southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.

India to see 6.7% power supply shortage this fiscal

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 15:01

Amid multiple sectoral woes, India is projected to see an electricity supply shortfall of 6.7 percent in the current fiscal with the Southern region expected to be the worst hit.

Power demand in Delhi touches all-time high

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 20:03

The power demand in the city on Thursday broke all records, touching an all-time high of 5,653 mega watt, triggering long power cuts in several areas due to tripping of distribution network following increased load.

24-hour electricity in border, sub-mountainous areas in Punjab

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 14:13

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday announced 24-hour uninterrupted domestic power supply on the urban pattern.

Delhi govt takes steps for additional power supply

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 18:14

As long power cuts returned to haunt the residents in the sweltering heat, the Delhi government on Saturday said it was making sincere efforts to make available enough electricity during the summer.

'ONGC needs to ensure gas supplies for 2200 mw plant in Maha'

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 16:30

State-owned ONGC, which is seeking environment clearances for setting up a 2200 MW gas-based plant in Maharashtra, has been asked to ensure availability of fuel, according to sources.