Electricity Amendment Bill Expected in February 2026
The Union Budget 2026 may introduce the Electricity Amendment Bill in the February Parliament session, aiming to reform India's power sector with new regulations and policies.
The Union Budget 2026 may introduce the Electricity Amendment Bill in the February Parliament session, aiming to reform India's power sector with new regulations and policies.
Industry and trade associations in Gaya urged Bihar's electricity regulator to install underground cables and relocate poles, citing traffic and safety issues. They also opposed proposed tariff increases.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reveals India's power sector holds over ₹40 lakh crore investment potential, with details on generation, transmission, and energy storage opportunities ahead of Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.
Haryana Right to Service Commission imposes fines and compensation for inflated electricity bills in Bahadurgarh and Hisar, citing administrative negligence.
The All India Power Engineers Federation demands withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, warning it threatens consumers, states, and public power utilities through privatization.
Power connections in Uttar Pradesh have become significantly cheaper after the implementation of the new Cost Data Book, which reduces smart meter charges and eliminates security deposits.
Haryana's power regulator demands details from discoms on Rs 1,000 crore subsidy arrears and a Rs 4,400 crore revenue gap. Read the full regulatory scrutiny.
Jharkhand's power utility JBVNL registered 23,494 electricity theft cases from April-Dec 2025, recovering ₹2672 lakh. Major raids continue statewide. Report thefts confidentially.
Haryana's power regulator warns discoms that rising AT&C losses worsen state's financial stress. UHBVN & DHBVN must expedite 24-hour supply to villages. Read the full report.
Haryana Health Department extends the application deadline for 450 Medical Officer posts to March 31, 2025. Learn about the eligibility criteria and application process.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission mandates DISCOMs to reduce AT&C losses and provide 24-hour power supply. The hearing revealed a ₹4,484 crore revenue gap despite projected surplus. Read the full story.
Pune activists demand implementation of Merc's tariff cut order & reject MSEDCL's review petition. Public hearing highlights consumer burden & solar policy concerns. #ElectricityTariffs #Maharashtra
NyAI launches as India's first purpose-built legal AI platform, transforming enterprise regulatory compliance with real-time intelligence. Discover how it tackles India's complex regtech challenges.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission directs HVPN and HPGCL to undergo independent audits of accounts and thermal plants. Details on revenue requirements and new directives inside.
KSERC grants provisional approval to KSEB's long-term resource plan till 2035-36. Plan projects 5% demand growth, stresses on energy storage & meeting peak demand. Read details.
Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board employees warn a new policy reversal could increase power costs for consumers. Learn about the protest and its potential impact.
Former Haryana power minister Prof Sampat Singh files petition against UHBVN & DHBVN's tariff plans, alleging non-compliance and lack of consumer consultation. Hearing set for Jan 8, 2026.
Over 93% of Delhi households received electricity subsidy benefits in December 2025, the highest ever. Nearly 80% of consumers benefited annually as the scheme's cost nears Rs 4,000 crore. Explore the data trends and seasonal impacts.
UP administration busts an illegal mini power station in Sambhal's SP stronghold, detecting theft at over 500 premises. The drive aims to curb massive revenue losses from electricity theft.
MSEDCL introduces online reforms to meet MERC deadlines for new electricity connections: 3 days in metros, 7 in urban, 15 in rural areas. Apply online now for a streamlined process.
A shocking case at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College sees an MBBS student unable to progress beyond the first year for over a decade. The college seeks NMC guidance to resolve this unprecedented regulatory hurdle.
A student at Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur has remained enrolled in the first-year MBBS for over a decade, exposing a regulatory gap. The college has approached the NMC for a solution.
Sambhal administration's anti-power theft drive uncovers 45,000 cases, imposes Rs 2.5 crore penalty. Watch the video of the crackdown in Rai Satti area.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini invites Punjab industrialists to invest in the state, highlighting a Rs 170 crore MSME push, plans for an Electric Vehicle Park, and promising a streamlined single-window system.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) will conduct public hearings on Jan 7 & 8 for FY 2026-27 power tariffs. Consumers can submit objections till Jan 4. Read key details.
CESC MD KM Munigopal Raju stresses technical management to reduce energy leakage & power disruptions. A case study shows leakage cut from 43% to 12%, boosting revenue. #PowerDistribution #EnergyEfficiency
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal, a day after taking charge, held a 3-hour review with 700+ officers. He stressed women's safety, zero tolerance for corruption, and district-specific action plans within two days.
Uttar Pradesh cuts smart prepaid electricity meter prices by half, making them more affordable for consumers. This move aims to enhance transparency and reduce billing disputes. Read more about this major policy shift.
J&K's Power Department clarifies there will be no general electricity tariff increase for consumers in 2025-26. Omar Abdullah shares official communication, addressing public concerns.
Jaipur discom's massive meter replacement drive slashes revenue loss from Rs 9.41 crore to Rs 16 lakh. The move aims to end average billing disputes and improve operational efficiency. Read more.