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Rajindra Hospital power outage didn’t affect patient’s surgery: Probe report

A Punjab and Haryana high court bench headed by chief justice Sumeet Goel has now directed the Punjab chief secretary to file a detailed report on the frequency and causes of the power outages at the hospital’s emergency ward. The HC had acted on a public interest litigation filed by advocate Sunaina.

On January 24, power had gone off at the Rajindra Hospital in Patiala during a cancer patient’s surgery. (HT File)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:02 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Furious over ‘no helmet, no fuel’ rule, lineman cuts UP petrol pump's power

The BJP government in UP had asked district officials to implement a “no helmet, no fuel” rule for commuters who do not wear helmets from January 26.

The No helmet, no fuel policy aimed at promoting road safety in Gautam Buddh Nagar is facing opposition from petrol pump operators. (Representative image)(Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

india news

Published on Jan 15, 2025 04:32 PM IST

Bengaluru power cuts scheduled for November 14-15 due to maintenance work

Bengaluru residents will experience scheduled power cuts on November 14 and 15 due to maintenance work by BESCOM.

Bengaluru city faces frequent power cuts. (HT File)

Published on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM IST

Cuba blackout disaster: What you need to know before you travel

From paradise to power outages: Cuba’s tourism takes a hit amid island-wide blackout

lifestyle

Published on Oct 22, 2024 08:45 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

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

People walk using lights from a car during the second day of the nationwide blackout in Havana October 19, 2024. Hurricane Oscar is due to hit the island of Cuba imminently, with the risk of further affecting the population, who are spending their second night without electricity due to a giant blackout.(Adalberto Roque/AFP)

business

Published on Oct 20, 2024 03:06 PM IST

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Bengaluru to face scheduled power disruptions this week; Check areas, timings

Bengaluru will face planned power outages from October 14 to 17 due to maintenance by BESCOM and KPTCL. Interruptions will mainly occur from 10am to 5pm.

Bengaluru city faces frequent power cuts, especially during the weekends when the grid load is significantly lighter. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 14, 2024 10:31 AM IST

Bengaluru to face disruptions in power supply till Sept 30; Check areas, timings

Bengaluru will experience planned power outages from September 28 to 30 due to maintenance by BESCOM and KPTCL.

Power supply agencies schedule more disruptions during the weekends when employees log off from work and the grid load is significantly lighter. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Sep 28, 2024 11:52 AM IST

Bengaluru to experience power outages on Saturday; Check areas, timings: Report

Bengaluru will face planned power outages on Saturday, August 31, from 10 am to 3 pm, due to essential maintenance by BESCOM and KPTCL.

Bengaluru power cut: Affected areas include the central business district and neighbourhoods such as Jayanagar, BTM Layout, and Bannerghatta Road.
(HT File)

Published on Aug 29, 2024 05:00 PM IST

Lorry knocks over 30 electric poles in Bengaluru, causes massive power outage

A lorry that damaged power lines and knocked over about 30 electric poles early Saturday left nearly 6,000 homes near Chikkabanavara without electricity.

Restoration efforts, which began promptly, managed to restore power to most areas by Saturday evening, though the incident caused an estimated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 to 8 lakh in damages. (Gurpreet Singh/HT/Representative image)

Published on Aug 25, 2024 12:00 PM IST

7.5-hour-long power cut at Kasturba Hospital in Old Delhi

One death of a newborn has also been reported during the power cut period but the corporation has claimed that it was not linked to the power cut

The power cut was scheduled from 1pm to 4pm but extended until 8.30pm. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 23, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Power disruptions in Bengaluru till Tuesday; Check areas, timings: Report

Most power disruptions are expected from 10 am to around 3 pm, with some starting early and ending at about 6 pm.

Bengaluru sees scheduled power disruptions often, especially during the weekends when the grid load is lighter. (HT File)

Published on Aug 18, 2024 10:20 AM IST

Bengaluru faces power outages today; See complete list of impacted areas: Report

Bengaluru will face planned power outages on Saturday affecting key areas such as Cunningham Road, Pottery Town and Cox Town, due to maintenance work.

Bengaluru sees more scheduled disruptions in power supply during the weekends when the grid load is lighter as several employees log off from work.

Published on Aug 10, 2024 12:55 PM IST

Power cuts in Bengaluru today; Check affected areas, timings: Report

Bengaluru will experience scheduled power cuts affecting several prominent areas including Koramangala and Domlur due to maintenance work on Saturday.

Bengaluru sees power cuts often. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 01:30 PM IST

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company is undertaking essential maintenance projects, leading to scheduled power outages in Bengaluru on June 25.

The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often.

Published on Jun 24, 2024 04:07 PM IST

Fire at UP sub-station hits power in large parts of Delhi

Power outages hit several Delhi due to a fire at a substation in Uttar Pradesh, affecting traffic signals and water treatment plants.

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 12:53 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, Paras Singh, Karn Pratap Singh

Atishi writes to Khattar as Delhi faces power cuts amid heatwave, water crisis

After hours of power outage in parts of Delhi, AAP minister Atishi wrote a letter to power minister Manohar Lal Khattar, saying the problem is worrisome.

Delhi minister Atishi writes to Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar (HT Photo)

india news

Published on Jun 11, 2024 10:42 PM IST

Kharghar faces 18-hour power cut, relief at last

Kharghar residents in Mumbai faced an 18-hour power cut due to a major fault, affecting sectors 16, 17, 18, 15, and 19, causing frustration and inconvenience.

Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:02 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12

KPTCL and BESCOM's scheduled maintenance will lead to power disruptions in Bengaluru from June 8 to 12.

Various areas will experience temporary outages during the specified timings. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jun 08, 2024 01:40 PM IST

Heavy rainfall triggers power disruptions across several areas in Bengaluru

Persistent heavy rainfall in Bengaluru over the weekend led to widespread electricity disruptions, exacerbating challenges for residents.

Bengaluru saw widespread intermittent power cuts across several areas as heavy rain over the weekend uprooted trees and damaged power infrastructure. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 03, 2024 01:03 PM IST

US: One dead, over 1000 flights cancelled as Storm Nor'easter sweeps northeast

Nor'easter storm: A terrible winter storm that wreaked devastation across the northeastern region in the US claimed the life of a man in rural Pennsylvania.

Winter storm sweeps parts of the Northeast in the US(AP)

world news

Published on Feb 14, 2024 09:11 PM IST

Power cuts in Bengaluru till end of the month; Check areas list, timings

BESCOM and KPTCL to carry out maintenance works, leading to power cuts in Bengaluru

Power supply agencies schedule frequent disruptions in the tech city. (REUTERS/representational image)

Published on Jan 29, 2024 11:21 AM IST

Bengaluru to face power outages this weekend; Check affected areas, timings

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts from January 26 to 28. Here is a list of all areas impacted by disruptions.

The Bescom schedules power disruptions in the tech city frequently. (HT)

Published on Jan 26, 2024 10:55 AM IST

Bengaluru to face power cuts from January 23-25 amid repair works

Maintenance and repair works to cause power cuts in Bengaluru. Here is a list of areas that could be affected by power cuts.

Power supply agencies schedule frequent power cuts in the tech city. (HT)

Published on Jan 23, 2024 10:58 AM IST

Several areas in Bengaluru to experience power cuts over the weekend

Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10am and 5pm.

The BESCOM schedules frequent power outages in the tech city.(HT ARCHIVES)

Published on Jan 20, 2024 09:07 AM IST

Bengaluru likely to face scheduled power cuts on Jan 18, 19

Maintenance and repair works to cause power outages in Bengaluru for next two days.

Indiranagar, Jayanagar, Karl Marx Nagar and Chikkapete are some of the areas that are expected to face power outages. (Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:59 AM IST

Bengaluru: New Year celebrations to be marred by power cuts; Check areas

Power supply companies in Bengaluru to undertake maintenance works.

Most of these outages are expected to occur between 10am and 5pm. (Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 30, 2023 10:27 AM IST

Bengaluru: Power cuts to continue till year-end; Check areas, timings

Most of the outages are expected to occur between 10am and 5pm.

Bengaluru power supply company schedules disruptions frequently in the tech city. (HT)

Published on Dec 26, 2023 11:51 AM IST