Power Supply

66 Crore People Across World May Not Have Access To Electricity By 2030: Report

The energy crisis sparked by Russia-Ukraine war continues to have a profound impact on people all around the world, International Energy Agency said.

Jun 07, 2023, 09:12 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: After coronavirus crisis, will coal shortage now plunge India into darkness?

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Friday (October 8) analysed the coal deficiency and its impact on India.

Oct 08, 2021, 23:04 PM IST

DMRC becomes first-ever metro project to receive power from waste-to-energy plant

"This will be the first-ever attempt by any metro project in the country to procure and utilise energy from waste-to-energy plants and thus contribute towards 'Swachh Bharat Mission' and also help in creating awareness about the importance of waste management," a statement said.

Jun 04, 2019, 20:12 PM IST

Heavy snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir; Normal life disrupted

Heavy snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir has affected road transport and essential services such as power supply and hospital operations.

Jan 11, 2019, 14:12 PM IST

70 years after Independence, power finally reaches Elephanta Caves near Mumbai

A 7.5-km long undersea cable has brought electricity to the world-famous Gharapuri Isle, which houses the UNESCO world heritage site.

Feb 23, 2018, 08:38 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath govt orders 18-hour power supply in villages in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered 18-hour power supply in villages and 24 hours in district headquarters of the state.

Apr 11, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Under Yogi Adityanath government, this is how power supply scenario will change in UP - WATCH

After watching this video, your faith in power department will be restored (at least to an extent).

Apr 10, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

Here's how CM Yogi Adityanath plans to improve power supply in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has laid out massive plans to improve power supply in the state.

Apr 07, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

Power supply to V-C's office cut after KGMU fails to pay bill

The city electricity authority on Thursday cut power supply to the King George Medical University (KGMU) vice-chancellor's office after the institute failed to clear its March bill of over Rs 2.8 crore.

Apr 06, 2017, 20:09 PM IST

Power supply restored in 80% areas of Kashmir post snowfall: Deputy CM

Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Tuesday said that power supply has been restored in 80 per cent areas of the Kashmir Valley post snowfall.

Jan 17, 2017, 19:28 PM IST

NC stages walkout from Assembly over power crisis in Kashmir

Opposition National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Assembly alleging that the state government had failed to provide electricity supply to the snow-bound areas of Kashmir.

Jan 17, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Haryana's Panchkula district, 173 villages get 24-hour power supply

Panchkula district, adjoining Chandigarh, and 173 villages of Haryana have qualified for 24-hour power supply from January 1, a spokesman of the state power utilities said on Sunday.

Jan 01, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Landslides block roads, disrupt power supply in Aizawl

A massive landslide triggered by heavy rains since Friday last has blocked roads in at least 20 spots, disrupted power supply and damaged cemeteries in the city, Aizawl District Disaster Management Authority officials said on Sunday.

Sep 18, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

India's June fuel demand rises 2.83%

India`s annual fuel demand rose 2.83 percent in June but it slowed compared to the previous month as better monsoon and improved power supply crimped demand for fuels, government data showed on Thursday.

Jul 16, 2015, 19:06 PM IST

Govt looking at seeding power fund for stressed assets: Goyal

The government is looking at seeding a "power fund" with support from international investors to pick up stressed assets for revival, Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2015, 22:08 PM IST

Policy soon on feeding off-grid power to national network

A Power Ministry official said that as and when the grid reaches a place that has an off-grid option, there will be a "must-run status" for feeding its electricity into the grid.

Apr 16, 2015, 15:55 PM IST

India to produce about 1,100 bn units of power in 2015-16

The government has set a target of generating close to 1,100 billion units of electricity during the current financial year as the coal supply at thermal power stations has eased.

Apr 14, 2015, 17:59 PM IST

Electricity Act amendments to come into effect by April: Goyal

The proposed amendments to the existing Act will promote competition, efficiency, and improvement in the supply of electricity in the country resulting in capacity addition and benefit to the consumers.

Feb 06, 2015, 23:32 PM IST

More power supply woes; Adanis, Tatas shut some units at Mundra

Some parts of the country might face significant electricity shortages with about 7,000 MW generation capacity getting impacted due to many power plants, including Mundra projects of Adanis and Tatas, shutting down some of their units.

Aug 27, 2014, 23:42 PM IST

Govt aiming at 24x7 power supply: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government was aiming at providing 24-hour power supply across the country as he outlined his vision for infrastructure development with a nationwide network of roads, power transmission lines and power and water grids.

Aug 16, 2014, 19:52 PM IST