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J&K: Omar govt facing quota, power, unemployment challenges

As J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah sought six months to sort out the reservation issue after Monday’s protest, the power crisis, unemployment and reservation policy are turning out to be big issues faced by J&K government within three months of assuming power. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:16 AM IST

Lucknow sweats: Heatwave, power cuts unrelenting

With the day temperature in the state capital rising to 45.3°C on Friday, Lucknow recorded its highest June temperature in the last seven years, matching the previous record set on June 6, 2017 (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 06:42 AM IST

No let-up in heatwave in Prayagraj

Commuters cover their heads on yet another extremely hot day in Prayagraj on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Power crisis: Inform public reps, media about reasons for disruption, UPPCL chief tells officials

The chairman directed that damaged transformers should be replaced as soon as possible (Pic for representation)
Updated on May 31, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Colorado residents face power outage amid strong winds and high wildfire threat

Xcel has urged customers in Colorado, who utilize medical equipment that it depends on, to take precautions in case of prolonged power outages.
Published on Apr 07, 2024 05:32 PM IST

Valley plunges into darkness amid 10 to 15-hour power cuts

Residents in a dark alley during a power outage in Srinagar. (AP File)
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST

J&K leaders question decision to hand over electricity from Ratle Project to Rajasthan

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. (AP)
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 05:00 AM IST

PDP, Congress hold protest over power crisis in Srinagar

Dozens of PDP workers tried to take out protest demonstration from party headquarters at Residency Road on Thursday but were not allowed to move towards Lal Chowk by the police (HT File)
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 09:06 AM IST

Unscheduled outages: As winter sets in, power crisis worsens in Kashmir

Against a need of 1,650MW power to adhere to the schedule, the department has 14,00-1500mw. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 05:32 AM IST

Amid power crisis, Bengaluru set to see scheduled disruptions this weekend

Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10 am and 4 pm, however, some works may be completed earlier.
Published on Oct 27, 2023 09:18 AM IST

Arranging power from different states to meet shortage: Karnataka Energy Min

Karnataka minister KJ George.
Published on Oct 27, 2023 08:55 AM IST

Karnataka faces electricity shortage of 15000 MW; previous govt blamed

Karnataka faces electricity shortage of 15000 MW; previous govt blamed
Published on Oct 26, 2023 08:18 PM IST

Karnataka BJP chief accuses Cong govt of corruption, demands CM's resignation

Karnataka BJP chief accuses Cong govt of corruption, demands CM's resignation
Published on Oct 18, 2023 10:04 PM IST

Engineers’ bodies blame ‘poor planning’ for U.P. power crisis

UP Rajya Vidyut Parishad Junior Engineer Sangathan patron flagged similar issues in his letter to chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (For Representation)
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 09:34 PM IST

Speeches don’t generate electricity: Congress’ Pramod Tiwari on power cuts in U.P.

Pramod Tiwari in Varanasi on Sunday (Rajesh Kumar/HTC)
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 01:00 AM IST

Power scenario remains grim in Kanpur

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Updated on Jun 15, 2023 08:03 PM IST

Mayanmar to cut commercial power supply to allow students study at night

To help ease the energy shortage, Myanmar’s military-led government has bought Russian fuel oil shipments but it’s unclear how much has arrived so far.
Updated on Mar 02, 2023 10:34 AM IST

Pak power grid crash plunged millions into darkness: Report

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Updated on Jan 26, 2023 10:35 PM IST

'Worst in months’: Pakistan's energy minister on huge power cuts in major cities

A dark street in a commercial area in Lahore, Pakistan, on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. Millions of people across Pakistans major cities were plunged into a blackout prompted by a power grid failure, dealing another blow to the nation already reeling from surging energy costs. Photographer: Betsy Joles/Bloomberg
Published on Jan 24, 2023 11:58 AM IST

Over 1.5 million without power in Odessa after Russian drone attacks

Passengers ride in a city bus down a street during a power cut in downtown Odessa, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Published on Dec 11, 2022 05:00 AM IST

Ahead of Gujarat polls, Arvind Kejriwal promises 24x7 power supply, jobs

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal receives a warm welcome upon his arrival at Jamnagar airport on Saturday. 
Updated on Aug 07, 2022 12:00 PM IST

Power demand in Delhi at year's peak with 7,334MW; nears record

Before June 9 this year, Delhi’s peak power demand had never crossed the 7,000MW mark in June.
Updated on Jun 16, 2022 04:55 AM IST

To fix energy crisis, Pak shortens work week, bans weddings after 10pm

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Updated on Jun 08, 2022 07:44 PM IST

Pakistan govt bans wedding ceremonies in Islamabad after 10pm to conserve energy

The restriction on wedding functions in the country's capital is being implemented on the instructions of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
Updated on Jun 08, 2022 06:37 PM IST

Power Crisis: Industrialists perform ‘aarti’ for BESCOM officials

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Published on May 15, 2022 05:01 PM IST

Peak power demand in Delhi hits season’s high of 6,780MW: Discoms

Delhi has been setting new peak power demand records since 2018, when it first breached the 7,000MW-mark. (HT File)
Updated on May 13, 2022 01:13 AM IST

Power cut leads to embarrassing moment at Madhya Pradesh wedding

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Updated on May 10, 2022 11:26 AM IST

Power shortage eases up but officials remain wary

State-run Coal India achieved the highest production of 534.7 lakh tonne in April, showing 6.02% growth, the coal ministry said. (AP)
Updated on May 04, 2022 04:21 AM IST

Amid shortage, railways repairs old wagons for faster coal transportation

Coal being loaded in good train amid a power crisis due to shortage of coal, at Rai Coal mines in Piparwar on Friday. (ANI)
Updated on May 03, 2022 04:40 AM IST

Power situation across state to get better in 10 days, says Haryana minister

Residents in a few areas had to deal with outages due to localised issues such as voltage fluctuation, said the officials. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 03, 2022 10:28 PM IST