A tragic accident in Koderma Ghati claims a woman's life and leaves four seriously injured, including a child. Police reveal the driver lost control after a mentally unstable passenger jumped out.
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.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Koderma court sentences three to rigorous life imprisonment for a 2000 murder. ₹20,000 fine imposed on each. Details on the crime and trial inside.
Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Over 1,000 PSPCL engineers will protest on December 2 against asset sales, political interference, and suspension of officials. Read about their key demands and the reasons behind this unprecedented agitation.
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.
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.
Thousands of power employees protest Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 & privatization. Read how this affects tariffs and consumers nationwide. Join the conversation!
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
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.
Supreme Court directs MERC to decide MSEDCL's electricity tariff review petition within 12 weeks after consulting stakeholders. Current tariffs remain until new order.
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.
Discover the top 10 energy-efficient water heaters for Indian winters that cut electricity bills. Compare storage, instant & solar models with buying guide.
Several key areas in Bengaluru to experience power disruption on Thursday. Wilson Garden, Richmond Circle, Lalbagh Road among affected localities. Plan accordingly.
Govt Railway Police confiscates unaccounted cash from Bihar gold trader at Koderma station. Passenger lacked documentation and valid ticket. Magistrate oversees seizure procedure.
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.
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.
With rising appliance costs, learn 5 easy habits to extend your refrigerator's lifespan, cut electricity bills, and prevent costly repairs. Start saving today!
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.
Nandan Nilekani and IEA's Fatih Birol reveal how digital connectivity and AI can protect electricity grids from renewable energy fluctuations. Learn how India's DPI offers global solutions.
UPERC maintains electricity rates for FY 2025-26, reduces green energy charges, and sets aggressive distribution loss targets. Consumers benefit from stable pricing.
UPERC keeps electricity rates unchanged, extends green energy options, and mandates DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by 2030. Read the full details.
UPERC freezes electricity rates for all consumers, extends green energy options, and directs DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by FY30. Regulatory surplus of ₹18,592 crore makes tariff hike unnecessary.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
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.
Connected smart devices and always-on culture in modern Indian homes are quietly inflating electricity bills. Learn how to save money by optimizing automations.
New research reveals heatwave action plans must incorporate electricity demand management alongside health responses. Learn how India can build climate-resilient infrastructure.