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.
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
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
Telangana govt creates a third power distribution company, transferring 29 lakh connections and ₹36,000 crore in assets to stabilize finances and ensure free power for agriculture.
Tata Power is negotiating to buy stakes from Oman, Kuwait funds & ICICI Ventures in Resurgent Power, aiming for 100% ownership. Deal could solidify its position in India's power sector. Read more.
Government school teachers in Punjab will protest outside Deputy Commissioners' offices today, demanding resolution of long-pending issues including old pension scheme restoration.
Bondalapati Koteswara Rao, newly elected secretary of AP Govt Employees Association in Guntur, urges unity to resolve grievances. He pledges to bridge gap between staff and authorities.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 while pushing for interoperable smart meters to enhance grid efficiency and consumer choice.
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
Uttar Pradesh's power sector shows strong recovery as technical losses fall. Minister Shripad Naik details Rs 40,739 crore RDSS scheme impact. Consumer group calls privatisation 'unconstitutional'. Read more.
The government proposes amendments to allow electricity distribution via shared networks, aiming to cut infrastructure costs and give consumers a choice of suppliers. Read the details.
Scheduled power outages will impact Whitefield and Soladevanahalli areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
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.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces September 13 as Women Employees Day but denies a government holiday. Read the full story on the state's decision and its implications.
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.
National Health Mission employees in Jalandhar continue their massive 3-day demonstration, demanding job regularization and equal pay. Will the government respond?
Noida's electricity demand is rising by 120 MW yearly, fueled by new residential connections and industrial expansion. The discom is upgrading infrastructure to meet the challenge. Read more.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Hindustan Power inks a Power Supply Agreement with APDCL for 130 MW, boosting Assam's energy security and supporting industrial growth. Read the full details.
Hindustan Power inks a crucial power supply agreement with APDCL for 130 MW, enhancing Assam's electricity infrastructure and supporting regional growth. Read the full story.
Power engineers in Punjab held a state-level protest in Patiala, demanding CM Bhagwant Mann end political interference and halt asset sales to protect the state's electricity stability.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu unveils a massive clean-energy plan: 1000 EV buses, 5000 charging stations, solar rooftops, and more to cut losses and empower consumers. Read the full strategy.
Despite a Rs 44.85 crore sanction, 9,000 NHM employees in Punjab continue their strike, demanding actual salary credit. The protest escalates with a planned gherao of the directorate on December 4. Read more.
EPS-95 retirees urge PM Modi to intervene for higher pensions, accusing EPFO of non-implementation since 2004 despite court orders. Read their plea for justice.
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.
Over 1,000 PSPCL engineers will protest on December 2 against asset sales, political interference, and suspension of officials. Read about their key demands and the reasons behind this unprecedented agitation.
Punjab Transport Department issues termination warning to contractual staff on strike against kilometre bus scheme. CM Bhagwant Mann invites dialogue. Read more.
JBVNL cracks down on electricity theft with 8,651 FIRs from Aug-Oct 2025. Over ₹14 crore assessed, ₹8.47 crore recovered. Report theft anonymously via WhatsApp.
Thousands of power employees protest Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 & privatization. Read how this affects tariffs and consumers nationwide. Join the conversation!