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.
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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.
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.
Mass Theft at Travis Scott Mumbai Concert
Chaos at Travis Scott's Mumbai concert as 24 phones and 12 gold chains are stolen from attendees. Get the full details on the shocking security lapse at Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
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.
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.
Bokaro Fire Destroys 8 Shops, Rs 26 Lakh Loss
Massive fire at Bokaro's City Centre Market destroys 8 shops, causing Rs 26 lakh loss. Investigation reveals illegal electricity hooking as cause. Learn about the growing power theft menace in BSL areas.
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.
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.
Rs 18.39 Lakh theft on KSRTC bus between Bengaluru-Kumbashi
A passenger lost 10kg silver ingot worth Rs 15.39 lakh and Rs 3 lakh cash aboard KSRTC bus between Bengaluru and Kumbashi. Read the shocking details of this major theft case.
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!
Ola Electric Ex-Director Booked for Data Theft
Former senior director at Ola Electric faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing confidential company data before joining rival firm. Bengaluru police investigate corporate espionage case.
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.
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.
₹24L Phone Theft at Enrique Iglesias Mumbai Show
In a shocking incident at Mumbai's Enrique Iglesias concert, thieves made away with smartphones worth ₹24 lakh. Discover how concertgoers became victims of this organized theft operation.
India's Electricity Reform Bill Targets Power Sector Challenges
The Indian government unveils comprehensive electricity reforms to tackle sector challenges, promote competition, and ensure reliable power supply for all consumers.
Chandigarh Power Tariff Hike from November 1
Chandigarh residents face higher electricity costs as UT administration approves power tariff revision. Learn how the new rates will impact your monthly bills and what changes are coming.
India's ₹3 Lakh Crore Discom Debt Crisis
India's struggling power distribution companies (discoms) are drowning in debt. A new financial relief package aims to break the cycle, but will privatization and reforms bring lasting change?
Electricity Bill 2025: Power Tariff Revolution for India
The new Electricity Bill 2025 aims to transform India's power sector with federal balance, cost rationalization, and relief for households and farmers. Discover how DISCOMs and consumers will be affected.
TN's Free Power Blocks Solar Energy Adoption: Study
Groundbreaking study reveals Tamil Nadu's popular electricity subsidies are creating unexpected barriers to solar power uptake, despite the state's high renewable energy potential.
BESCOM installs power meters 5 feet above ground in Bengaluru
BESCOM mandates new power meter installations at 5 feet height across Bengaluru to prevent water damage during monsoon and enhance public safety. Learn about the implementation timeline and benefits.
Goa: Smart Meters in Dec, No Power Tariff Hike Till 2027
Goa announces groundbreaking smart meter rollout starting December 2024 with no tariff increases until 2027. Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar reveals ambitious plan to transform electricity infrastructure.
Mohali Police bust motorcycle theft gang, 2 arrested
Mohali Police makes major breakthrough in motorcycle theft cases with arrest of two gang members from Uttar Pradesh. Stolen bikes and sophisticated tools recovered in intelligence-led operation.
Ranchi Police Bust Bike Theft Gang: 5 Arrested
Ranchi Police cracks major vehicle theft case, arresting five members of an inter-state gang responsible for stealing more than 100 bikes across the city. Detailed investigation reveals sophisticated operation.
Goa's Bicholim electricity building demolished for ₹10cr project
The old electricity department building in Bicholim, Goa has been demolished to make way for a state-of-the-art ₹10 crore facility that will transform power services in the region.
French Detective's Absurd Louvre Heist Investigation
In a story straight out of Albert Camus' philosophical tales, a French detective's pursuit of stolen Renaissance treasures from the Louvre reveals the absurdity of modern crime investigation. Discover how this real-life mystery unfolded across Europe.
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