Forest officer suspended for bribe in Pilibhit
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve director recommends suspension of forest officer caught taking Rs 40,000 bribe for tree felling permission. Read the full investigation details.
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Kolhapur Engineers Arrested for Bribe by Satara ACB
Two WRD engineers from Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project caught red-handed accepting bribes of Rs25,000 and Rs17,000. ACB urges citizens to report corruption via toll-free number 1064.
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.
2 Sangli ZP Officials Nabbed for Rs 2,000 PF Bribe
Anti-Corruption Bureau catches two finance department officials red-handed accepting bribe for processing provident fund withdrawal. Read about the shocking corruption case.
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.
Court pulls up CBI for delay in Anil Deshmukh case
Special court criticizes CBI's 'lethargic' approach for not appointing a prosecutor in the Rs 100 crore corruption case against ex-Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Next hearing on Dec 2.
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.
Rs 20 Lakh Bribe Alleged in Baramati Civic Polls
Yugendra Pawar alleges NCP councillors offered Rs 20 lakh to withdraw from Baramati Municipal Council elections. Eight candidates elected unopposed amid claims of intimidation.
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.
Illegal power link causes water crisis in Mohali
Hundreds face severe water shortage in Greater Mohali's New Sunny Enclave after PSPCL cuts supply over illegal tubewell connection. Residents struggle for basic needs as tanker prices surge.
Palamu ACB nabs official for taking bribe in mutation case
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests Chainpur circle office assistant Binod Ram for accepting ₹5,500 bribe for mutation document. Official caught red-handed in trap operation.
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.
Mumbai clerk arrested for Rs 15 lakh bribe, judge accused
Mumbai ACB arrests court clerk for demanding Rs 15 lakh bribe, threatening unfavorable judgment. Judge implicated as wanted accused in corruption scandal shaking judiciary.
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.
Mumbai ACB catches engineer red-handed taking bribe
Maharashtra ACB arrests assistant electrical engineer Gajanan Rathod for accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe for lift installation permission. Read the full investigation details.
Tambaram official arrested for Rs 2 lakh bribe
DVAC arrests Tambaram sub-registrar Revathi red-handed accepting Rs 2 lakh bribe for property registration. She demanded Rs 10 lakh total. Read full details.
Bird Test Trend: Is Your Partner Really Listening?
The viral 'Bird Test' trend on social media uses a simple bird sighting to gauge a partner's emotional investment. Discover the psychology behind it and whether you should try it.
Odisha Clerk Arrested for Taking Bribe on Pension
Senior clerk T Bhenkatagiri Rao arrested by vigilance for accepting Rs 20,000 bribe from retired employee. Money seized, multiple locations searched. Read the full details.
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.
Mumbai ACB names judge in Rs 15 lakh bribery scandal
Mumbai ACB arrests court clerk for taking Rs 15 lakh bribe, names additional sessions judge as accused in corruption case involving Rs 10 crore land dispute. Read full details.
Tirupur VAO Arrested for Taking Bribe in Land Case
DVAC officials arrest village administrative officer Muthulakshmi for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe for patta name transfer. Caught red-handed in anti-corruption trap.
7 Appliances That Hike Your Electricity Bill - Unplug Now!
Discover how common household devices secretly drain electricity and learn practical tips to reduce your monthly power bill significantly. Start saving today!
Officer caught taking ₹20k bribe via UPI in Odisha
A senior officer in Odisha's Kendrapara district was caught accepting a bribe through UPI transaction. The anti-corruption operation exposes modern digital methods used in graft cases.
Haryana Farmers Get Electricity Bill Relief
Haryana government announces significant electricity bill waiver for farmers, offering substantial financial relief to the agricultural community across the state.
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