Electricity crisis

In the light of mobile torch, the minister inspected the sub-station of electricity department

In the last few days, many news of the poor system of the electricity department came to light from Uttar Pradesh. The situation can be gauged from the fact that when the Energy Minister himself came to inspect, the electricity in the area was lost.

Sep 14, 2022, 16:08 PM IST

Centre slams Delhi government for 'misleading public' on power crisis, spreading panic

The union power minister, while replying to Delhi's SOS letter, said it is reprehensible that the power minister of the state sought to create panic by spreading incorrect figures about coal reserve in the national capital. 

May 02, 2022, 07:28 AM IST

'Modi hai, mumkin hai': Chidambaram takes a jibe at Centre over power crisis

"Government has found the perfect solution: cancel passenger trains and run coal rakes! Modi hai, mumkin hai," Congress leader said.

Apr 30, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

Heatwave sweeps across several states, India's peak power demand hits all-time high

The country's peak power demand met touched an all-time high of 207.11 GW on Friday.
 

Apr 30, 2022, 07:16 AM IST

Amid rising temperatures and coal shortage, THESE states stare at power crisis

Amid a deepening crisis in coal shortage, the Delhi government has warned of a possible setback in providing an uninterrupted electricity supply to important establishments in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals.

Apr 29, 2022, 09:17 AM IST

Coal shortage causing electricity crisis in 12 states, says Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra Energy Minister Nitin Raut on Tuesday said that 12 states are facing electricity issues due to shortage of coal and that his department was working to mitigate the shortfall in the state with micro-level planning.

Apr 19, 2022, 16:59 PM IST

Maharashtra power crisis: Centre says coal supply to state rose considerably in April

The Coal Ministry further stated that coal supply to thermal plants is increasing in tandem with increase in demand for power, reports IANS.

Apr 17, 2022, 17:51 PM 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

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

Sukhbir Singh Badal hits out at CM Amarinder Singh over power crises in Punjab, says industries are suffering huge losses

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said, "There is no sufficient electricity for us. In the last 4.5 years, Captain Amarinder Singh has not added a single thermal/solar plant. He even closed Bathinda & Ropar thermal plants. I appeal to Captain to buy electricity from wherever you get then only industries will survive."

Jul 08, 2021, 07:24 AM IST

Punjab: Demonstration of AAP workers over power crisis, CM's farmhouse surrounded

Politics has heated up in Punjab over the power crisis. Aam Aadmi Party demonstrated against the state government in Siswan and surrounded the farmhouse of CM Captain Amarinder Singh. The police had to use water cannons to control the protesters.

Jul 03, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana: 337 villages electrified last week

 A total of 337 villages in 12 states were electrified during last week, ending March 20, under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, an official statement said on Monday.

Mar 21, 2016, 17:33 PM IST