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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.
Panchkula: Power Cuts Despite Paid Bills Spark Outrage
Panchkula residents report sudden electricity disconnections without notice, even after paying bills. UHBVNL responds. Demands for stricter verification grow. Read more.
MVVNL's OTS Scheme Collects Rs 37.61 Crore in December
Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited's one-time settlement scheme receives massive consumer response, collecting Rs 37.61 crore from over 51,000 registrations in December. Read the full story.
DGCA Warns Airlines on High Fares After IndiGo Crisis
DGCA directs airlines to ensure reasonable pricing & availability after IndiGo technical crisis caused fare spikes. Regulator warns of strict action for non-compliance.
IndiGo Strands Bereaved Woman with Husband's Coffin
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations left a woman stranded with her husband's coffin in Assam. Over 1,000 flights cancelled, fares skyrocket. CEO apologizes.
Farmers Block Rail Tracks in Punjab, 16 Trains Delayed
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha activists protested the Electricity Bill 2025, blocking railway tracks across 19 Punjab districts. Train movement halted, causing major delays. Read the full story.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 500+ Cancellations, Fares Spike
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens with 500+ flights cancelled. New pilot duty rules trigger chaos, stranding thousands. Airfares hit record highs. Details on refunds & government action inside.
Police Raids Before Punjab Rail Roko, KMM Alleges Repression
Punjab Police conduct pre-emptive raids on Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders ahead of a 2-hour rail blockade protest against the Electricity Bill. KMM condemns the crackdown. Details inside.
Puerto Rico Power Bills Could Soar 40% in Fee Hike Plan
Puerto Rico's energy regulator weighs massive fee increases by private power firms, potentially raising average bills by 40%. Residents reel as poverty and outages persist. Governor moves to cancel Luma contract.
UP's Highest-Ever Power Surcharge to Hike December Bills
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
Bihar Energy Secretary Issues Strict Directives on Smart Meters
Bihar's Energy Secretary mandates action against smart meter installation delays, sets a 7-day deadline for billing complaints, and emphasizes 100% consumer tagging. Read the full directives from the high-level review meeting.
Punjab Farmers' Rail Roko on Dec 5 Over Electricity Bill
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a symbolic 2-hour rail blockade across 19 Punjab districts on December 5. Protest targets Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, prepaid meters, and sale of public assets. Details inside.
3 Bills Introduced Amid Protests in Lok Sabha Winter Session
Amid opposition protests, three key bills introduced in Lok Sabha during Winter Session. The bills focus on post office services, Jammu and Kashmir, and central university amendments. Details inside.
Winter Parliament Session: 13 Bills on Agenda
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.
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.
Nationwide Power Sector Protests Against Electricity Bill
Thousands of power employees protest Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 & privatization. Read how this affects tariffs and consumers nationwide. Join the conversation!
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.
Farmers Mark 5 Years of Delhi Border Struggle
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha commemorates 5th anniversary of historic farm movement, renewing protests for MSP legal guarantee and loan waivers. Join the conversation about farmers' rights.
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.
Smart devices driving up electricity costs in Indian homes
Connected smart devices and always-on culture in modern Indian homes are quietly inflating electricity bills. Learn how to save money by optimizing automations.
SC: No Timelines for President, Governors on Bills
Supreme Court rules setting deadlines for President & Governors to clear bills is inappropriate. Landmark judgment upholds constitutional sanctity. Read full analysis.
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.
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.
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