The upper reaches of Dhauladhars and Chhota and Bara Bhangal have been experiencing heavy snowfall for the past 20 hours. Rain and snow have crippled life in the region. Many parts of Palampur, Baijnath, Jaisinghpur and adjoining areas remained without power following a snag in the 33kV transmission line, which feeds many parts of Kangra. […]
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Power
‘Changes in Electricity Act to benefit pvt firms’
Around 1.5 million employees of the Power Department would observe a strike on January 8 against the proposed amendment in the Electricity Act 2003, to facilitate privatisation of power supply by segregating carriage and content. “The Central Government’s decision to amend the Electricity Act 2003, will adversely affect farmers and weaker sections. The government should […]
After PEDA waiver, MC plans solar power push
As Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has agreed to waive 5 per cent service charge on the installation of solar power plants, the Municipal Corporation has decided to prepare a proposal for approval of an advance payment of around Rs10 crore and signing a tripartite agreement with the firm. Now, the civic body will take […]
Ex-councillor protests power tariff hike
Former councillor Vijay Kumar, who is also a SAD leader, staged a symbolic protest against power tariff hike at Paras Ram Nagar Chowk here on Friday. Residents also joined him in the protest. The SAD leader kept burning tubes of tyres on the road. Raising slogans against the state government, the residents showed high electricity […]
Setback for PSPCL, petition in Rs 1,602-cr dispute rejected
In a major setback for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in a dispute involving Rs 1,602 crore, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that its plea questioning the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal to adjudicate the matter was “highly belated”. Turning down the petition, Justice Deepak Sibal asserted the tribunal’s order dismissing […]
Change old power cables in city
The residents of Khushaalsar in Srinagar are without electricity for the last three days after the transformer in the area developed a snag. It is difficult at the time when the minimum temperature has touched -6.5°C. Despite requesting the authorities for the restoration of the transformer, we are without power and reeling under darkness. This […]
Frequent electricity cuts make winter unbearable for residents
With the minimum temperature plummeting to sub-zero level in the ongoing winter season, frequent power cuts have thrown life out of gear in Kashmir. Power outages across Kashmir have made winter unbearable for people, particularly children and elderly, as the night temperature is slipping to below freezing point.
Erratic power supply
Power supply to the Gutkar area of Mandi district has been erratic for the past two days. The reason behind it is the ongoing construction work on the Kiratpur-Manali road, which damaged the power structure in the region. The HP State Electricity Board should restore the power supply as soon as possible as residents are […]
Power dept staff to protest ‘privatisation’
Following a call given by the National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers, the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL) Employees’ Union will hold a protest at electrical divisions and circle offices across the state on January 8. Kuldeep Kharwara, state president of the union, in a statement issued today said the union […]
Power boost: CM’s district to get 13 more substations
The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) is upgrading the power infrastructure in Karnal district by setting up 13 new substations of 33 kV. These substations are expected to be functional before the coming paddy sowing season. Besides, the capacity of five substations, including those on Hansi Road, Dabri, Budanpur, Newal and Rahravillages, is being […]
Electricity board begins grievance redressal meets
Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) members of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will make visits to the districts all through January to hear out grievances of consumers and entertain new complaints. The CGRF shall take up all grievances and complaints related to billing problems, voltage, metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of […]
SIT begins probe into Panipat streetlight scam
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by Urban Local Bodies Minister Anil Vij to inquire into the alleged streetlight scam in Municipal Corporation, Panipat (MCP), has started its probe. Chief Engineer, Municipal Corporation, Karnal (MCK), a member of SIT, has sought details of installation and maintenance of streetlights in the past four years in the […]