Peak power deficit in March improves to 3.2%: CEA

Last Updated: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 11:04

Peak power deficit -- shortage in electricity supply when demand is at its highest -- stood at 4.7 per cent in March 2014.

Unexpected rains pull down peak power deficit to 2.8% in February

Last Updated: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 11:15

Unexpected rains across the country brought down the peak power deficit -- shortfall in electricity supply when the demand is maximum -- to 2.8 per cent last month.

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.

Govt working on separating content, carriage in power sector

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 19:49

In a move that could usher in more competition in the power sector, the government is working on a proposal where separate entities would handle electricity supply and distribution.

Power scenario in AP better than last year: Kiran Reddy

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 22:37

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday expressed hope that the state will have sufficient power for industries in the current year.

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.

UP CM direct officials to improve electricity supply system

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 18:55

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday directed the concerned officials to improve the electricity supply system of the state.

Chouhan promises 24X7 electricity supply

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 19:33

At a time when the country suffered its worst power outage, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan sought investment by promising industry 24X7 power supply.

`Jaipur may need 1600 lakh units power per day next month`

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 22:43

Rajasthan Energy Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday reviewed the arrangements of electricity supply in the state.

Power problems will be solved within 48 hrs: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 22:38

As many parts of the country continued to face disruptions in electricity supply due to coal shortage, the government has swung into action to resolve the issue of power outages "within 48 hours".