Goa NGO Fights Mandatory External Meter Move
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.
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Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
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.
Nationwide Protests Planned Against Electricity Privatisation
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.
Hansi to be Haryana's 23rd district in a week
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.
UP Ends Estimate System for Electricity Connections
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
Discom Bailouts Fail: Competition Key to Power Sector Fix
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.
Haryana HCMS strike on Dec 8-9 confirmed after talks fail
Haryana HCMS Association's mass casual leave on Dec 8 & 9 proceeds after govt talks fail on key demands like ACP & SMO recruitment. Read the full details.
Haryana HCMS-I Recruitment 2025: 450 Medical Officer Posts
Haryana Health Department announces 450 Medical Officer (HCMS-I) vacancies. Apply online from December 8, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Check eligibility, key dates, and steps to apply.
Haryana's 60 Years: Revisiting Its True Statehood Story
As Haryana enters its 60th year, we explore the forgotten movement behind its creation beyond the Punjabi Suba narrative. Discover the real quest for equitable development that shaped India's agricultural powerhouse.
Maharashtra Power Crisis: Rs 2,968 Crore Bills Default
Maharashtra's power distributor MSEDCL faces financial crisis as 34% consumers default on electricity bills totaling Rs 2,968 crore. Learn about the recovery drive.
Jharkhand Electricity Theft: 8,651 FIRs Filed
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.
Power Employees Protest Electricity Amendment Bill Nationwide
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
Bihar's Kaimur Hills: No Power Despite Govt Schemes
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Punjab protests power bill: privatization fears, tariff hikes
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
Haryana CM Orders Safety Audit After Athlete Death
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini mandates thorough inspection of all sports complexes following young athlete's tragic death. Safety protocols to be reviewed statewide.
Haryana IT Industry Gets Key Labor Law Exemption
Haryana government exempts IT industry from Industrial Employment Act, providing flexibility in hiring and work conditions. Learn how this boosts state's tech sector growth.
UP Power Bill Discount Scheme for Domestic, Commercial Users
UPPCL launches Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana 2025-26 offering 25% discount on principal amount and 100% interest waiver for domestic and small commercial consumers from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
Nagpur woman gets jail for illegal electricity restoration
Nagpur special court sentences power consumer to imprisonment till court rising and Rs 10,000 fine for illegally restoring disconnected electricity connection. Read the full details.
J&K LOP Sharma Slams CM Over 20% Power Hike Plan
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
Haryana's two-clinic abortion cap raises quack fears
Haryana's plan to limit gynaecologists to two MTP centres faces backlash. Doctors warn it violates the MTP Act, restricts safe abortion access, and could boost illegal quack clinics, risking women's health.
EU Demands Billions from UK in Post-Brexit Power Row
The EU has proposed a multi-billion electricity bill for the UK in post-Brexit talks, raising concerns over UK's high energy prices and power security. Read the full report.
HC Directs Haryana to Release Widow's Electricity Dues in 2 Months
Haryana High Court admonishes systemic indifference, directs Principal Secretary Electricity to verify widow's claim and release death benefits within two months. Justice Sharma ensures justice for pensioner's family.
80-year-old widow wins 51-year pension fight in HC
After 51 years of struggle, 80-year-old Haryana widow Laxmi Devi gets justice as Punjab & Haryana High Court orders release of family pension, gratuity and all dues within two months.
Wedding dancer attacked by mob in Haryana's Nuh
A female wedding dancer was brutally thrashed by a mob in Haryana's Nuh district after resisting misbehavior. Police have registered a case against 15-20 unidentified persons.
Chhattisgarh halves power bills for 200 units from Dec 1
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Amritsar Farmers Protest Electricity Amendment Bill
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
Haryana HC Notice on Cow Vigilante Powers Plea
Haryana High Court seeks state response on petition challenging illegal powers assumed by cow vigilantes. Legal action aims to curb unauthorized enforcement activities.
India's renewable energy targets need state coordination
India's ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 risks consumer tariff shocks without deeper state-level consultation. Learn how better coordination can ensure sustainable power transition.
Haryana Boosts Ease of Doing Business with Reforms
Haryana implements major reforms to accelerate ease of doing business, including single-window clearance and self-certification. Discover how these changes benefit entrepreneurs.
Haryana Inaugurates Advanced IT Cell for Revenue Services
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini inaugurates cutting-edge IT cell to transform revenue services with digital innovation. Discover how this initiative will benefit citizens.
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