BJP begins `Bijli Andolan` against power tariff hike in Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:09

Slamming the decision of Delhi`s power regulator to increase power tariff by up to 8 per cent, BJP on Saturday launched a `bijli agitation`, demanding immediate roll back of the hike.

BJP demands roll-back of power tariff hike

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:56

Criticising the Delhi government for its failure to check the power tariff hike, the BJP Saturday protested in the national capital and demanded an immediate roll-back.

CAG audit will tell where the money went: Kejriwal on power tariff hike

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 12:06

Reacting to the hike in power rates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the Comptroller and Auditor General`s report on discoms would ascertain the lack of funds as stated by power distribution companies.

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.

`Attack` if asked to pay toll: MNS chief Raj Thackeray

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 10:20

Soon after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray instructed workers to “oppose” if asked to pay toll, toll booths were were reportedly vandalized by the party activists in Mumbai.

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.