Day 2 of coal strike: Production loss mounts to Rs 300 crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 20:32

The strike has impacted over 75 percent of the daily coal output of 1.5 million tonnes, with 290 out of 438 CIL coal mines being hit.

East, Central Delhi areas face blackout risk

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 16:33

Areas in East and Central Delhi face a blackout risk from tomorrow as state-run NTPC on Friday rejected Delhi Government's plea not to stop electricity supply to BSES Yamuna Power Ltd for defaulting on payments.

Film on Kanpur`s power crisis awes viewers at MFF

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 16:01

Indie documentary `Katiyabaaz`, about Kanpur`s battle for electricity, gave the Mumbai Film Festival audiences a slice of modern-day life in the city now plagued by the worst power crisis.

China helping Pak solve power crisis despite threats: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 18:25

Several Chinese companies and institutes are working closely with Pakistan to address its energy crisis despite severe security threats.

Bihar power crisis to be over by 2015, says minister

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 22:28

Power crisis in Bihar would be a thing of the past by 2015, Power Minister Bijrendra Prasad Yadav told the Assembly on Thursday.

East Delhi gets new grid sub-station

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 21:30

Supply of electricity is all set to improve in various localities of East Delhi with Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today dedicating a grid sub-station in Mayur Vihar phase-III.

We inherited Rs 25 thousand cr power dues from BSP: Akhilesh Yadav

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 18:13

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday blamed the previous BSP government for the state`s power crisis, claiming the state inherited power dues to the tune of Rs 25 thousand crore.

AP legislature`s Budget session to resume tomorrow

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 20:32

Power crisis, farmers` problems, corruption and Telangana statehood would be among the issues the opposition parties would raise during the Budget session of Andhra Pradesh legislature which resumes on Monday.

Demand for power in Delhi touches all-time high

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 10:11

Demand for power in the capital broke all records on Thursday, touching an all-time high of 5,653 Megawatt, triggering long power cuts in several areas due to tripping of distribution network following increased load.

Sriprakash Jaiswal stages protest against power crisis

Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013, 19:26

Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal alleged that despite acute shortage of power, the UP govt continues to provide regular supply to all SP strongholds.

Vijayamma blames Cong, TDP for power crisis in AP

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 20:20

The ruling Congress and main Opposition TDP should be blamed for the present power crisis in Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Party alleged on Tuesday.

Arunachal Pradesh suffers from power crisis

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 13:38

Arunachal Pradesh, with an estimated 58,000 megawatts hydro power generation potential, has been facing an acute power crisis for the past two and a half months.