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Smart Prepaid Electricity Meters Get 50% Cheaper in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh cuts smart prepaid electricity meter prices by half, making them more affordable for consumers. This move aims to enhance transparency and reduce billing disputes. Read more about this major policy shift.
No General Power Tariff Hike in J&K for 2025-26
J&K's Power Department clarifies there will be no general electricity tariff increase for consumers in 2025-26. Omar Abdullah shares official communication, addressing public concerns.
Pakistan Traders Brand 2025 a Year of Economic Collapse
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
Jaipur Discom Replaces 2.78 Lakh Defective Meters
Jaipur discom's massive meter replacement drive slashes revenue loss from Rs 9.41 crore to Rs 16 lakh. The move aims to end average billing disputes and improve operational efficiency. Read more.
Khandait Reappointed Nagpur Electricity Lokpal for Vidarbha
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission reappoints Bhalchandra Khandait as Nagpur Electricity Lokpal. The veteran with 35 years' experience will address consumer grievances in Vidarbha and Marathwada. Read more.
Goa to Penalise Power Consumers for Exceeding Sanctioned Load
Goa's electricity department will penalise domestic consumers who exceed their contracted load. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and how to regularise your load to avoid fines.
UP Power Bill Relief Scheme Extended to Jan 3
Uttar Pradesh extends its Electricity Bill Relief Scheme-2025 to Jan 3 due to huge demand. Over 27 lakh consumers registered, generating Rs 2,900 crore. Learn about the benefits and eligibility.
Over 58k use MSEDCL's online name change in two months
Maharashtra's MSEDCL sees massive adoption of its automated online services for electricity connection name changes and load enhancements, reducing office visits for consumers.
Goa Electricity Dept to Penalize for Exceeding Load
Goa's electricity department will impose penalties on domestic consumers who exceed their contracted load. Learn how to regularize your load to avoid fines.
UN Warns Pakistan of Urgent Population Challenge
UNFPA report reveals Pakistan's population may reach 400 million by 2063, stressing urgent need for family planning and women's empowerment to avert a crisis.
Pakistan Flour Crisis Deepens Amid Corruption
Pakistan faces a severe flour shortage as corruption stalls wheat supply, causing prices to soar and sparking public outrage. Learn the full story behind the crisis.
8-hour power cuts cripple life in Kansal, Nayagaon
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
Severe Power Cuts Worsen Kabul's Winter Crisis
Kabul residents face a harsh winter with prolonged power outages, crippling daily life and businesses. Read how the energy crisis is impacting Afghanistan's capital.
Pakistan's Talent Exodus Exposes 'Brain Gain' Claim as Hollow
Pakistan faces a severe brain drain as thousands of professionals flee, contradicting Army Chief Asim Munir's claims of 'brain gain.' Experts warn of a deepening economic and social crisis.
Pakistan Ambulance Services to Shut Down Nationwide
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
Living Costs Soar in Pakistan Despite Economic Stability Claims
Despite government assurances of economic stability, Pakistani citizens face relentless inflation and rising living costs. Explore the stark reality behind the official narrative.
Uttarakhand MLA Cuts Power to Officials' Houses in Protest
In a dramatic protest against frequent power cuts, Congress MLA from Haridwar, Virendra Singh, disconnected electricity to officials' residences. The MLA demanded accountability for the public's suffering. Watch the video.
Google's $4.75B Bet to Solve AI's Power Problem
Google's parent Alphabet acquires clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to secure electricity for AI growth. CEO Sundar Pichai warns energy is the biggest threat to AI progress. Read more.
CEA Acts to Align Power Research with Industry Needs
Central Electricity Authority seeks stakeholder suggestions to bridge the mismatch between power sector research needs and academic efforts. Inputs will shape the National Electricity Plan for 2027-28 to 2036-37. Read more.
CESC Raids: 31 Illegal Power Cases, Rs 2.2L Fines
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
Shehbaz Sharif Offers Dialogue to Imran Khan's PTI
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif extends an olive branch to Imran Khan's PTI, proposing dialogue to reduce political tensions. Will this lead to stability? Read the full story.
5 Police Killed in Attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Five policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assault highlights the escalating security crisis in the region. Read the full report.
Karnataka HC Upholds State Power Over Embedded Firms in Crises
Karnataka High Court rules embedded power generation companies must comply with state directives during electricity crises. The verdict upholds government orders under Section 11 of the Electricity Act. Read the full details.
CESC files 31 cases, fines ₹2.17L for illegal power connections
CESC's vigilance teams raided five districts in Karnataka, filing 31 cases and imposing fines of ₹2.17 lakh for illegal electricity connections. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Karnataka HC Backs State's Grid Supply Order for Generators
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Major electricity theft network busted in Jaisalmer border area
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
Kerala govt nets off Rs 1,188 crore in power bill dues
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
Power Minister: Electricity Bill won't raise tariffs, subsidies safe
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
Smart Meter Price War Erupts in UP Regulatory Meeting
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
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