Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission reappoints Bhalchandra Khandait as Nagpur Electricity Lokpal. The veteran with 35 years' experience will address consumer grievances in Vidarbha and Marathwada. Read more.
CAG-empaneled auditors will conduct a 60-day intensive audit of TNPDCL's massive debt. The probe, ordered by TNERC per Supreme Court directive, aims to uncover financial mismanagement. Read the full story.
Goa's electricity department will penalise domestic consumers who exceed their contracted load. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and how to regularise your load to avoid fines.
The Haryana government has transferred 8 senior police officers, including 2 IPS and 6 HPS cadre officials. Get the full list of new appointments and postings here.
Uttar Pradesh extends its Electricity Bill Relief Scheme-2025 to Jan 3 due to huge demand. Over 27 lakh consumers registered, generating Rs 2,900 crore. Learn about the benefits and eligibility.
Maharashtra's MSEDCL sees massive adoption of its automated online services for electricity connection name changes and load enhancements, reducing office visits for consumers.
Haryana appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapur as new DGP. The focus now shifts to the appointment of the next Chief Secretary, with senior IAS officers in contention. Key bureaucratic reshuffle underway.
Goa's electricity department will impose penalties on domestic consumers who exceed their contracted load. Learn how to regularize your load to avoid fines.
Former CM Bhupinder Hooda accuses Haryana govt of failing local youth, with outsiders filling 75% of state jobs. He demands immediate action and promises change if Congress wins.
Haryana DG Prisons issues stern warning to criminals, stating they face either a police bullet or imprisonment. The hardline stance follows recent violent incidents in the state.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
Central Electricity Authority seeks stakeholder suggestions to bridge the mismatch between power sector research needs and academic efforts. Inputs will shape the National Electricity Plan for 2027-28 to 2036-37. Read more.
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
Haryana announces winter vacations for schools from Jan 1-15, 2026. Government offices to close for 124 days. Employees get 3 restricted holidays. Get all details here.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini stated no recruitment paper leak has been proven, while INLD's Aditya Devilal demanded details on alleged leaks from 2014-2025. The Assembly also discussed 30% police vacancies.
CESC's vigilance teams raided five districts in Karnataka, filing 31 cases and imposing fines of ₹2.17 lakh for illegal electricity connections. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urges youth to blend local skills with tech, become job creators. Details on state's 12 lakh MSMEs, Rs 2,000-crore startup fund, and Swadeshi push.
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticises Congress and Bhupinder Singh Hooda over a no-confidence motion lacking the LoP's signature. The Winter Session sees heated exchanges. Read the full story.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's BJP government defeats a Congress no-confidence motion in the assembly. This marks the third such failed attempt since 2021. Read the full details of the debate and walkout.
The Haryana Legislative Assembly paid tributes to seven prominent figures, including former members and a judge, through obituary resolutions. The session was adjourned as a mark of respect.
Haryana faces a severe healthcare staff shortage with 5,384 vacant posts. While the govt claims alternative arrangements, gaps in rural delivery raise concerns. Read the full district-wise breakdown.
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Farmers in Punjab, led by Kisan Mazdur Morcha, staged massive protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill and forced prepaid meter installation. Leaders demand state govt resolution and action on pollution laws. Read more.
Citizens for Democracy Goa petitions against mandatory external electricity meter relocation, citing privacy risks from smart meters and high costs for consumers. Read their demands.
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.