Kolkata's New Year Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor' Levels
Kolkata's air quality plunged to 'very poor' levels on New Year's Day due to firecrackers and winter inversion. Experts warn of severe health risks and slow recovery. Read more.
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UP Power Employees' 400-Day Protest Against Privatisation
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
8 Flood Control Projects Approved for Haryana's Markanda River
Haryana government greenlights eight crucial projects worth crores for flood management on the Markanda River, aiming to protect lives and farmland in the region.
BHEL Trichy bags highest-ever coal power project orders
BHEL's Trichy complex achieves a milestone with its highest-ever order book for conventional thermal power projects. Executive Director S Prabhakar outlines a strategy focused on timely delivery and innovation to maintain market dominance. Read more.
India's Power Consumption Grows 7% in December
India's electricity demand rose 7% to 138.39 billion units in December 2024, signaling strong economic activity. Read the full analysis of power sector trends.
Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula's Rs 50,000 Cr Infrastructure Reset
After delays, 2026 is the delivery year for Chandigarh Tricity's mega Rs 50,000-crore infrastructure reset. Flyovers, ring roads, metro talks, housing & medical hub in focus. Read the full plan.
Bengaluru Power Cuts Monday: KPTCL Maintenance Schedule
Scheduled maintenance by KPTCL will cause power outages in West and North Bengaluru areas on Monday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Govt to Set Up Coal Exchanges for Competitive Market
India plans coal exchanges to trade surplus fuel as production nears 1.5B tonnes by 2030. Coal Controller Organisation to regulate new market. Read details.
8-hour power cuts cripple life in Kansal, Nayagaon
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
Barak Valley Projects Stalled, 2025 Ends With No Completion
Key infrastructure projects in Assam's Barak Valley, including Silchar flyover & logistics park, remain on paper as 2025 ends. Public discontent rises ahead of 2026 polls. Read more.
Diamond Power Wins ₹66 Cr Cable Order from Hild Projects
Diamond Power Infrastructure secures a ₹66.18 crore LOI from Hild Projects, adding to a massive December order book. The multibagger stock's performance and future outlook analyzed.
Dharwad: Scheduled Power Outage on Dec 29 & 30 for Maintenance
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Tamil Nadu sets new solar power record at 7,276MW
Tamil Nadu achieves a historic milestone with 50.8Mu solar energy absorbed into the grid and a peak generation of 7,276MW. Discover how dry weather is powering the state's green energy surge.
Rs 921 Crore Civic Projects Launch in Vadodara
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for major civic projects in Vadodara worth Rs 921.61 crore, including roads, water supply, and a new Urban Haat. Read details.
SWAMIH-2 Fund: Rs 15,000 Crore Lifeline for Homebuyers
The Indian government is launching SWAMIH-2, a Rs 15,000 crore fund to complete 100,000 stalled housing projects. Learn how this initiative will benefit middle-class homebuyers.
4 Power Transmission Stocks Down Up to 55% From Highs
While India's power transmission sector rides a wave of strong demand and government investment, four key stocks have fallen sharply from peaks. Discover the details and future outlook.
Punjab Power Utilities Staff to Protest 'Anti-Sector' Policies
A joint committee of Punjab's power sector staff announces statewide protests against land sale plans, project delays, and the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Read details of the agitation schedule.
6 Power Plants Face Rs 61.8 Crore Fine for Ignoring Biomass Rules
CAQM imposes Rs 61.8 crore environmental compensation on six thermal power plants near Delhi for failing to meet mandatory biomass co-firing targets aimed at curbing stubble burning pollution. Read the full details.
Berhampur Students Win Top Prizes at National Urja Mela
Students from Berhampur's private schools excel at the National Urja Mela in New Delhi. Chinmayee Pasupalak and Prince Kumar Behera secure first prizes in science exhibition and quiz, highlighting innovative clean energy projects. Read their inspiring sto
Noida Power Helpdesks Expand to 11, Boost Consumer Service
UPPCL increases Noida helpdesks to 11 under Urban Restructuring Plan, resolves 978 of 1,575 complaints swiftly. New system cuts response time for supply issues to 1-2 hours. Read more.
6 Power Plants Fined Rs 61.85 Cr for Ignoring Biomass Rules
CAQM issues show-cause notices to six thermal plants near Delhi for failing to co-fire biomass, proposing a hefty Rs 61.85 crore fine. Read the full story on the air pollution crackdown.
9 Crypto Tokens Under Market Review for 2026 Launch
Nine upcoming cryptocurrency projects, including Apeing, face market review ahead of their 2026 launch. Discover the tokens and the factors shaping their potential.
HP Targets 90% Renewable Energy, Becomes Green State by 2026
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces a bold plan to meet over 90% of state's power needs via renewables by March 2026. New solar projects in panchayats to also fund welfare for orphans & widows.
Bengaluru Power Outage on Sunday: Full Details
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
Punjab's Electricity Bill 2025: Public vs Private Risk
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Cabinet Okays Bathinda Thermal Plant Land Redistribution
Punjab Cabinet greenlights redistribution of 253 acres from Bathinda thermal plant for housing, transport & energy projects. Decision taken despite protests from power engineers.
Ara-Sasaram Rail Doubling Enters Active Execution Phase
The Rs 700-crore Ara-Sasaram rail line doubling project is now in active execution, with survey and land acquisition intensified. Completion is targeted within three years to ease congestion and boost regional growth in Bihar.
HC cancels HIMURJA transfer ordered on contractor's note
Himachal Pradesh High Court strikes down HIMURJA officer's transfer, calling it arbitrary and influenced by a solar project contractor. Justice Sandeep Sharma leads the bench. Read the full story.
JSW Energy Buys GE's Durgapur Thermal Boiler Facility
JSW Energy acquires GE's supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, plans to ramp up employment and invest Rs 40,000 crore in power projects. Read the full strategic move details.
Fire at NTPC's Aurangabad Plant, Cooling Tower Damaged
A significant fire erupted at NTPC's Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad during maintenance. No injuries reported, but damage could run into crores. Read the full report.
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