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What caused massive power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of France?
Millions of people in Spain and Portugal were left without electricity on Monday due to a nationwide power outage.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:45 PM IST
Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/REDCROSS (TV, PIX):Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:45 PM IST
Reuters |
Delhi's electricity tariffs likely to rise, says power minister Ashish Sood
BJP minister Ashish Sood said that the power distribution companies (Discoms) have been authorised to raise tariffs to recover the outstanding amount.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 10:13 PM IST
After land subsidence in Howrah, residents left without water, power; restoration work underway
After land subsidence in Howrah, residents left without water, power; restoration work underway
Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:40 PM IST
PTI |
Karnataka power tariff hike: Consumers to pay 36 paise per unit extra
The KERC order allows this increase to remain until FY 2027-28.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:29 PM IST
PTI |
Residents of Santacruz gaothan building up for demolition allege injustice
On March 11, the BMC served the residents a notice to evacuate, as their building had been categorised as C-1 or dilapidated and to be demolished
Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Sabah Virani, Mumbai
Donald Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa
A US initiative to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by the Trump administration after more than a decade of work, Bloomberg reported.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 03:22 PM IST
Bloomberg |
A major blackout hits Chile, leaving millions without power
A major blackout hits Chile, leaving millions without power
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 03:24 AM IST
AP |
Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town
Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 02:46 AM IST
AP |
Bangladesh urges Adani Power to resume full supply after months of reduced sales
Bangladesh requests Adani Power to resume full supply after months of reduced sales due to low demand and payment disputes.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 01:41 PM IST
Reuters |
Transnistria faces energy crisis as Russia cuts gas supplies; residents struggle
Residents of Transnistria face severe energy shortages after Russia halted gas supplies, leading to factory closures and blackouts.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 06:11 PM IST
AFP |
Power staff threaten indefinite stir if privatisation bid begins
Uttar Pradesh electricity workers threaten indefinite agitation against privatisation plans, demanding intervention from CM Yogi Adityanath to halt the process.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Delhi's winter power demand expected to exceed 6300 MW amid rising energy needs
Delhi anticipates a peak power demand exceeding 6300 MW this winter, surpassing last year's 5816 MW.
Published on Nov 28, 2024 04:38 PM IST
ANI |
Woman hangs dangerously from high voltage transformer in Utah. Watch
In Utah, US, a woman climbed a transformer, causing a power cut. Police intervened, and she was safely brought down after a tense standoff.
Published on Nov 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
In a first, Nepal exports electricity to Bangladesh via Indian power grid
The external affairs ministry said the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh through India is expected to boost sub-regional connectivity in the power sector
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:34 PM IST
AI power demand might actually turn out to be good for climate, here's how
Companies that profit from fossil fuels claim the increase in electricity demand driven by data centers will trigger investment in clean energy in the long run
Published on Oct 26, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Bloomberg |
What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
Millions in Cuba were left without electricity for two days after the nation's energy grid went down following the failure of a major power plant
Published on Oct 20, 2024 03:06 PM IST
AP |
Electricity distribution ownership options in developing countries
This paper is authored by Saumya Vaishnava, former visiting fellow, CSEP, New Delhi.
Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times
3 Crore Punjabis Receive Free Electricity for Past 2 Years
The Punjab Government's initiative allows 90% of households to receive free electricity, enhancing quality of life.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:14 PM IST
HT Brand Studio
Bangladesh's Summit reviewing cross-border power deals after India rule change
BANGLADESH-POWER/SUMMIT-ADANI:Bangladesh's Summit reviewing cross-border power deals after India rule change
Published on Aug 20, 2024 08:55 AM IST
Reuters |
Adani committed to supply Bangladesh power even as India changes export rules
Adani Power says India is not obligated to buy power from them even though the rules now allow companies with 100% power export contracts to sell domestically
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 09:23 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Mohali: Meritorious school students fall unconscious amid no power, water supply
The students of Government Meritorious School, Mohali, who suffered dehydration according to the doctors are now in stable condition, though were kept under observation till filing of the report
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
IIT Roorkee inaugurates innovative PEHEM Lab for Hydropower Research
The new PEHEM Lab is is aimed at driving innovation and research in hydroelectric systems, and address some of the most pressing challenges in the field.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 03:50 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma
Nuclear tourism: China opens atomic power plants to tourists
Nuclear tourism takes off in China: Visit atomic power plants and learn about clean energy
Published on Aug 08, 2024 05:12 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
HC directs Punjab to refund octroi levied on army’s electricity bill
Octroi amounting to ₹4.57 lakh was levied by PSEB on sale of electricity to cantonment areas between 2000 and 2007
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Chandigarh
Khattar releases book on Haryana’s power journey
Manohar Lal Khattar, the Union power minister, highlighted the success of electricity reforms in Haryana under his leadership, improving power supply and reducing losses.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Man injured in electrical accident
A man suffered injury while connecting a welding machine wire to a nearby feeder pillar for unauthorised use of electricity
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Electricity burns damage internal organs, requires special care, says doc
Doctors said that when handling a burn injury patient, the person attending to them should first evaluate the injury and ensure the source of the injury, whether fire or electricity, is completely cut off.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 08:10 PM IST
Himachal cabinet scraps free electricity scheme for tax-paying consumers
Opposition dubs move “anti-people”, while adding that the current government has now cited financial constraints as the reason to scrap the scheme.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Texas power outages hinder Hurricane Beryl recovery, delay oil infrastructure restarts
STORM-BERYL/ENERGY (UPDATE 3, PIX):UPDATE 3-Texas power outages hinder Hurricane Beryl recovery, delay oil infrastructure restarts
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 12:46 AM IST
Reuters |