Irked over long power cuts in scorching heat, farmers protested in Bathinda and Mansa districts against the state government, demanding uninterrupted supply to the agricultural sector.
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Opposition slams Punjab govt over power outages; minister says 40 pc rise in demand
Opposition parties in Punjab on Thursday hit out at the AAP government over “massive” power outages at many places during the scorching heat, accusing it of having failed to ensure promised round-the-clock electricity to consumers.
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s nod to buy 500 MW, but only from Apr to Oct
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has approved the purchase of 500 MW power from M/s RKM Powergen Pvt Ltd and M/s MB Power Madhya Pradesh Pvt Ltd, but only from April to October (for three years) each year.
Delhi vs Centre: SC reserves order on power tussle
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the Centre’s plea to refer the issue of control over bureaucracy in the national capital to a five-judge Constitution Bench.
Amritsar residents feel the heat of long power cuts SHARE ARTICLE A –
Long power cuts have become troublesome for residents in both — rural and urban areas. While residents in the rural areas are suffering due to power cuts applied on the pretext of checking short circuit to save crop from farm fires, urban residents are feeling the heat due to unscheduled power cuts at odd hours.
Farmers block traffic in Hoshiarpur over power cuts
Farmers on Wednesday blocked traffic at two places in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur to protest the irregular electricity supply for domestic and agriculture consumers in their areas.
Acute shortage of power as thermal plants in Punjab, other states face irregular coal supply
Punjab, along with a majority of the coal-based thermal plants in the country, is facing irregular coal supply and is unable to replenish its already-low stock.
Power situation in Punjab to improve today as Ropar thermal unit to resume operation
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has said that the power supply situation across Punjab will improve today.
Haryana to get 1500 MW more in 10 days, says Power Minister Ranjit Singh
Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh said the maximum demand in the state during the summer season last year was 12,125 MW per day, which was expected to be around 15,000 MW during the peak hours of summer season this year.
Unprecedented power crisis in J&K, claims Congress
The Congress has taken on the Jammu and Kashmir administration for, what it called, the “unprecedented” power crisis in UT and urged the authorities to take immediate steps to improve the situation.
Centre approves Rs 4,500 crore for hydropower project on Chenab river in J&K
Rs 4,526.12 crore for the 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Power cuts leave residents high and dry in Mohali district
Most parts of Mohali, Kharar, Zirakpur and Dera Bassi witnessed hours-long power outages till late in the evening. The water supply too was hit and residents were a harassed lot for most part of the day.