Centre says no coal shortage, but power plants are shutting down: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
"Why is it (Centre) making false claims, coal import has also stopped... this will affect power supply... what is the Centre doing?" Baghel said,
Oct 11, 2021, 20:21 PM IST
Amit Shah meets Union Power and Coal Ministers as states notify power crisis
Power Minister RK Singh and Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss coal shortage.
Oct 11, 2021, 16:25 PM IST
Breaking News: Power crisis in Maharashtra due to shortage of coal
13 power units have been shut down in Maharashtra due to a shortage of coal. Due to the shutdown of the power unit, the power supply of 3380 mega-watt units in Maharashtra has been stopped. Consumers have been appealed to use less electricity
Oct 10, 2021, 21:48 PM IST
Power crisis: Centre says 'situation under control', states and discoms flag coal shortage
The power and coal ministries in separate statements asserted that coal availability is sufficient and that the fear of disruption in power supply is unfounded.
Oct 10, 2021, 20:45 PM IST
No power crisis, Tata Power warned of action for sending baseless messages: Union Minister RK Singh
The Power Minister also hit out at state-run GAIL for “acts of irresponsible behavior”.
Oct 10, 2021, 13:52 PM IST
Ministry of Power lists 4 reasons for coal shortage amid looming power crisis
"There are four reasons for the depletion of coal stocks at the power plant end unprecedented increase in demand for electricity due to the revival of the economy...," the Ministry of Power said in a release.
Oct 10, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
After China and Europe India faces power shortage
In India, 70% of electricity is produced from coal, but due to the shortage of coal in the country, electricity production is also decreasing. Due to this, people may be forced to live in darkness for some days.
Oct 09, 2021, 21:44 PM IST
Coal crisis: Power cuts imposed in Punjab as plants run at reduced capacity
Severe coal shortage at thermal power plants in Punjab has forced power utility PSPCL to cut down power generation.
Oct 09, 2021, 20:12 PM IST
MAJOR coal crisis! 14 power plants temporarily shut in Uttar Pradesh, 8 due to lack of fuel
8 power plants in Uttar Pradesh have stopped functioning due to a shortage of coal while six others have been shut temporarily due to other reasons.
Oct 09, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
Delhi power crisis: Tata Power urges Delhiites to use electricity judiciously
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd urged its customers in Delhi to use electricity judiciously in the afternoon.
Oct 09, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
Brace for power cuts, Delhi told, as India's coal crisis hits home!
Tata Power arm Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (DDL), which operates mainly in northwest Delhi, has sent a phone messages to its customers to use electricity judiciously in the afternoon, referring to the ongoing shortage issue
Oct 09, 2021, 13:56 PM IST
Not a single power plant facing coal shortage now: Piyush Goyal
The government has transformed the country's coal scenario in a short span and not a single thermal power plant is now facing shortage of the fuel, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.
Feb 06, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Coal crisis: State power ministers to meet today
Power ministers of all the states will meet with Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday.
Sep 09, 2014, 10:56 AM IST
Coal shortage at India power stations worsens
The number of thermal power plants with less than seven days of coal stocks has risen to 56 this week from 52 last week, government data showed on Wednesday.
Sep 03, 2014, 15:05 PM IST
Govt may finalise policy on utilisation of surplus coal by Sep
The government will "finalise policies of surplus coal" by "September,2014", a source close to development said.
Aug 03, 2014, 11:02 AM IST
Coal India yet to sign fuel supply pacts with 12 power units
Tapering linkage is short-term fuel linkage provided to those consumers who have been allocated captive coal blocks but which could not be developed on time.
Jul 27, 2014, 10:30 AM IST
Concern in LS over coal shortage in thermal power plants
Concern was voiced in the Lok Sabha Friday over reports that nearly half of the thermal power plants in the country, including over 20,000 MW capacity stations of state-run NTPC, are reeling under coal shortage with stocks to last less than a week.
Jul 18, 2014, 15:29 PM IST
Nearly 50% power plants have less than 7 days coal stock: CEA
The total power demand during the month stood at 1,42,647 MW of which 1,37,352 MW was met, leaving a gap of 5,295 MW.
Jul 17, 2014, 13:50 PM IST
