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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.
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.
Amritsar villagers protest power staff's dawn raids, harassment
Residents of Jaintipur in Majitha staged a protest after electricity department staff allegedly forced entry into homes at dawn and misbehaved. MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla demands action. Read more.
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.
Bengaluru Cop Booked for Dowry Harassment and Abuse
A Bengaluru police constable faces dowry harassment charges after his wife's complaint. The case, filed at the Byadarahalli police station, highlights domestic abuse allegations within a police family. Read the full story.
Bengaluru Woman Alleges Police Inaction After Metro Harassment
A woman in Bengaluru faced harassment during a metro ride and accuses police of leniency towards the accused. Read her full account and the official response.
Kanpur School Staff Booked for Harassing Child
Four staff members of a Kanpur private school face police action for allegedly mentally harassing an 8-year-old student accused of stealing a pen. The child showed severe distress, writing 'Help' on walls.
Noida man loses Rs 24 lakh to fake electricity employee scam
A 59-year-old man in Greater Noida was duped of nearly Rs 24 lakh by a scammer posing as an NPCL employee. The fraud involved malware-laden APK files. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself.
MLA Cuts Power to Officials' Houses Over Outages
Congress MLA Virendra Jati takes drastic action, cutting electricity to officials' homes in Haridwar to protest frequent outages. Police complaint filed. Read the full story.
Kanpur: Teachers booked for mental harassment of Class II child
A mother in Kanpur files a police case against four teachers and a manager for alleged mental harassment of her son. The school failed to provide CCTV proof of the claimed theft. Read the full investigation details.
Pastor, Wife Harassed in Ghaziabad; FIR Filed
A pastor and his wife faced harassment in Ghaziabad's Kaushambi. Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons. Details on the incident and ongoing investigation.
Three held for harassing minors at Koderma waterfall
Koderma police arrest three men for harassing school students at Vrindaha waterfall. Accused filmed obscene videos, extorted money. Fourth suspect still at large. Read the full story.
Three held for harassing school students at Vrindaha waterfall
Koderma police arrest three men for harassing & extorting minor students at Vrindaha waterfall. One accused still at large. Read the full details of the case.
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.
Bengaluru Woman Harassed After Rejecting Man's Proposal
A woman in Bengaluru was sexually assaulted in the middle of the road after rejecting a man's proposal. The incident highlights rising concerns over women's safety in the city. Read the full report.
Navi Mumbai teacher arrested for harassing minor student
A 32-year-old PT teacher in a Navi Mumbai private school was arrested for sexually harassing and stalking a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Sanpada. Read the full details.
Chennai Dental College Officials Booked for Harassment
A senior officer and a hostel in-charge at a Chennai dental college are accused of sexual harassment and intimidation of a first-year student. Police have launched a hunt for the absconding accused.
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.
Odisha Students Sit Near Toilets in Train, Probe Ordered
Odisha's school department orders inquiry after 18 student athletes endured a harrowing train journey back from National School Games, sitting near toilets due to unconfirmed tickets. Details inside.
Uorfi Javed Files Police Complaint After 3 AM Harassment
TV personality Uorfi Javed recounts a terrifying night when men harassed her at her Mumbai residence. She details the incident, police involvement, and her safety concerns. Read her exclusive account.
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
Bareilly: ₹14.7L compensation for electrocution deaths
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
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