Power situation improving in Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 23:47

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has made a promise not to seek vote in the next Assembly elections in 2015 if he fails to improve the power situation in the state, said supply of electricity has now increased to 2,300 MW.

CPI(M) concerned over poor power situation in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 16:44

Expressing concern over the precarious power situation in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, state unit of CPI(M) on Monday said the administration is "hell-bent" upon keeping the people in darkness.

J&K govt buys power for Rs 1,200 cr to improve supply

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 21:04

The Jammu and Kashmir government has spent Rs 1,200 crore for buying electricity with a view to improving the power scenario in the state.

Western grid sets up panel to review power situation

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 14:37

The Maharashtra utility has decided to set up a committee to review the power situation in the Western region.

BJP demands white paper on power situation on AP

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 18:06

Opposition BJP demanded a white paper on the current power situation in Andhra Pradesh.

Assam facing power crisis

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 16:12

Assam is facing a severe power crisis following reduced generation of power by hydel and thermal power stations and also due to damage of two transmission towers in neighbouring West Bengal by a devastating storm.

Power crisis will be resolved by Diwali, assures Shinde

Last Updated: Friday, October 14, 2011, 19:03

The government Friday said the grim power situation in the country will improve before Diwali, as it has directed generation companies with surplus coal to pass on some of their fuel to feedstock-starved units.