UPSRTC Driver Booked for Harassing Woman Conductor in Lucknow
A UPSRTC driver in Lucknow has been booked under BNS for allegedly making repeated lewd and threatening calls to a woman conductor while intoxicated. Police are investigating.
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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.
Noida power infra upgrade worth Rs 97 crore begins
Noida's power department begins major infrastructure upgrades this month, including cable and transformer replacements. A Rs 97 crore project aims for completion by March 2026, with over Rs 1,300 crore more invested long-term. Read for details.
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.
Nagpur Medical College HoD in FIR for Sexual Harassment
Dr Makarand Vyawahare, HoD at Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College, faces sexual harassment FIR by PG student. Internal probe & police investigation underway. #GenderJustice
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.
Betul Double Suicide Over Workplace Harassment Rumours
Two Madhya Pradesh employees die by suicide in Betul well after alleged workplace harassment over false relationship rumours. Police investigation ongoing.
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.
Medical Professor Accused of Harassing Student, FIR Filed
A professor from Chikkamagaluru Institute of Medical Sciences faces FIR for allegedly stalking and harassing a female student. Investigation underway. Read details.
Gurgaon School Staff Accused of Caste-Based Harassment
Former taekwondo instructor alleges caste-based abuse and mental harassment at GD Goenka Public School, leading to forced resignation. FIR filed under SC/ST Act.
Medical Student Accuses Faculty of Sexual Harassment
A Chikkamagaluru medical student alleges sexual harassment by faculty member. Accused doctor denies claims, citing attendance issues. Investigation ongoing.
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.
National shooter harassed on Indore bus, 3 arrested
A national-level shooter was sexually harassed by bus staff during night journey in Indore. Three intoxicated men arrested after victim alerted police during routine check. Read full details.
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.
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.
Jammu official suicide: 3 held for mental harassment
55-year-old Puran Chand dies by suicide after constant mental harassment by Irrigation Department seniors. Three officials arrested as police investigation reveals withheld salary, systematic abuse.
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.
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!
Widow dies by suicide over ₹1000 loan harassment
A 48-year-old widow from Ropar dies by suicide after facing extreme bullying from recovery agents over unpaid ₹1000 loan dues, exposing the dark side of micro-lending practices in Punjab.
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.
Bengaluru woman harassed during dog walk in Indiranagar
A shocking incident in Bengaluru's posh Indiranagar neighborhood where a woman was allegedly sexually harassed and exposed to public indecency during her evening dog walk has raised serious safety concerns.
Top AIIMS Cardiologist Faces Harassment Charges: NCW Acts
The National Commission for Women has demanded action against a senior AIIMS cardiologist following harassment complaints. Exclusive details inside.
BJP MLA accused of harassing woman's family in Chamba
Himachal Pradesh State Women's Commission intervenes as woman alleges BJP MLA Tikender Singh Panwar threatened her family over property dispute. Commission gives Chamba SP 10-day deadline for detailed report.
Maharashtra: 25 Years Free Power for Poor Families
Discover how Maharashtra's new electricity initiative promises free power for 25 years to low-income households, revolutionizing energy access across the state.
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