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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.

HC Rejects Pension Parity for Aided School Retirees

Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses petitions by retired aided school staff seeking pension parity with government employees. Court rules pension not automatic under grant-in-aid. Details inside.

Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel to Kudankulam Plant

Russia's Rosatom has delivered a fresh batch of nuclear fuel to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, ensuring uninterrupted power generation. Read more about this crucial energy partnership.

Sagardighi 660 MW Supercritical Plant to Start Dec 10

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.

Power Use Falls Slightly in November Amid Milder Weather

India's electricity consumption saw a marginal decline of 0.31% in November 2024, reaching 123.4 billion units. Experts attribute this to reduced use of cooling appliances as winter sets in. Discover the latest power demand trends and future projections.

Women Umpires Break Barrier at Junior Men's Hockey WC

Four female umpires create history at FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup in Chennai and Madurai. Ana Escalante, Deepa, Lia Yao, and Anneli ze Rostron pioneer gender parity initiative. Read their inspiring journeys.

Bokaro Power Crisis Resolved After Worker Talks

District administration intervenes to resolve Bokaro Thermal Power Station strike. 500 MW plant serving 7 Jharkhand districts resumes operations after wage dispute settlement.

NTPC Scouting Land in 16 States for Nuclear Plants

NTPC Ltd is negotiating with 16 Indian states including Bihar, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh to acquire land for nuclear power plants as part of India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047.

Ludhiana Power Employees Begin Indefinite Strike

Contract workers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited launch indefinite strike in Ludhiana, protesting for permanent positions and better benefits outside Power Minister Harbhajan Singh's home.

Jharkhand's Patratu Power Plant Unit 1 Goes Live

Jharkhand achieves a historic energy milestone as the 800 MW Unit 1 at Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam begins commercial operations, marking a new era for the state's power infrastructure and development.

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