Long power outages continue in Delhi

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 00:02

Several areas in the city continue to reel under long outages due to glitches in the power distribution network.

Power outages in Delhi due to problem in Northern Grid

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:55

Areas across the city on Monday reeled under outages for up to four hours due to cut in power supply by a number of generating stations and technical snag in the Northern Grid.

Clashes erupt in PoK over prolonged power outages

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 16:35

Hundreds of people today clashed with police near Mirpur city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, protesting against prolonged power outages for up to 18 hours a day.

'Overdrawl by northern states a reason for July power outage'

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 22:03

In the National Grid system, the control to isolate certain areas lies with the state utilities and there is no auto switch off system of any particular region.

Power outages to hurt Indian economy: Moody's

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 23:28

The widespread power outages this week reflects the inadequacy of India's infrastructure and has a negative impact on economic activity, rating agency Moody's said Thursday.

Powerless again, Northern and Eastern Grid break down

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 14:49

Large parts of north and east India went without power Tuesday as the Northern Grid and sections of the Eastern and Northeastern Grid broke down, affecting supply in 10 states and paralysing train traffic as well as essential services such as the Delhi Metro.

Protests over power outages in Jammu

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 21:31

Protesting frequent unscheduled power cuts in the city, locals and activists of several organisations on Wednesday hit the streets blocking traffic for several hours.

Thousands suffer power outages in US after storms

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 19:11

About 88,000 homes and businesses were reportedly without power in Houstan.

Power outages affecting health in Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 15:28

People are suffering from psychological disorders in Rawalpindi due to chronic power outages, with electricity cut up to 16 hours a day.

Bihar reels under power outages, summer heat

Last Updated: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 18:52

Acute power shortage coupled with soaring mercury has sparked protests in many parts of Bihar, some hot-headed protesters Saturday blocking roads, ransacking electricity board offices, and holding an official hostage.

Delhiites continue to face power outages

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 21:27

The national capital continued to face long outages on Tuesday as demand for power remained high due to hot and humid conditions prevailing in the city.