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100 years later, villagers in Mulshi satyagraha suffer on, says new book
Mulshi dam's impact lingers for 52 villages, lacking land rights and basic services, despite a century-old anti-dam movement. A new book highlights their plight.
Published on Mar 15, 2025 05:06 AM IST
May 31 deadline for utilities too
In South Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) is replacing its electricity cable network laid more than 80 years ago. This is being executed under the central government’s revamped distribution sector scheme and will two to three years to complete
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:50 AM IST
City’s peak electricity demand expected to cross 4,500 MW this summer
As temperatures soar, the distribution companies supplying electricity to 49 lakh Mumbaikars are rushing to make additional provision for the summer.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:52 AM IST
Tata Power’s Unit-5 restored after 2024 fire
The city’s power supply received a stimulus on Thursday, as Tata Power’s 500 MW Unit-5 was restored, over four months since it was shut after fire broke out in the cable vault of the Trombay power plant in September 2024.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 09:48 AM IST
Mumbai power tariff face-off: BEST proposes hikes, Adani and Tata slash rates
Mumbai's BEST plans to raise power tariffs for 10.50 lakh consumers, while Adani and Tata Power propose significant reductions for their 36.5 lakh users.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Major outage paralyses parts of CR, services disrupted until noon
A power outage on Central Railway in Mumbai halted trains for up to 30 minutes, disrupting services and causing commuter chaos until noon.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Tata Power supply failure disrupts Central Railway services in Mumbai
Trains on both Kalyan-Kasara-Igatpuri and Kalyan-Karjat-Lonavala sections, covering a total distance of over 150 kilometres, were impacted by the power outage
Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:58 AM IST
Tata and Noida airport sign two agreements for wind and solar power supply
Under this comprehensive power purchase agreement (PPA), TPTCL will supply 10.8MW of wind power for Noida airport, with secured assets from Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL).
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Power struggle: BEST to share supply for BDD Chawls revamp
Mumbai's BEST may share power supply for the ₹16,000-crore BDD Chawls project with Tata Power, marking a shift in electricity distribution.
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Acquire unused land at Mulshi dam for public projects: Ajit Pawar
Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar has instructed senior officials to acquire unused land around Mulshi dam for setting up basic infrastructure for villagers
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Tata Power to invest up to $9 billion to expand renewable energy capacity
Tata Power to invest $8.95 billion in renewable energy expansion over five to six years.
Published on Sep 17, 2024 12:06 PM IST
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Tata Power gets nod to upgrade Kalwa-Kalyan transmission line
Tata Power plans to upgrade its Kalwa-Kalyan transmission line to 220 KV, needing 10 acres of forest land, pending further approvals.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Tata Power employees allegedly forced to buy company laptops before leaving
An employee of Tata Power has raised concerns about an alleged forced laptop buyback scheme imposed by the company.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Maharashtra signs agreements for hydro power projects worth ₹24,631 crore
The water resources department of the Maharashtra government signed three memoranda of understanding on Monday to generate pump storage hydro power projects
Published on Aug 13, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Tata Power to invest ₹20,000 crore towards capex in FY25: Chairman
Tata Power to invest ₹20,000 crore in FY25 for renewable energy and distribution business expansion
Published on Jul 16, 2024 08:49 PM IST
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Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW
Mumbai's peak electricity demand surged to over 4,000 MW as temperatures crossed 38 degrees Celsius, leading to increased power consumption amid a heatwave.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Tata Power users in city to pay up to 59% more as companies hike tariff
Electricity consumers in Mumbai to face significant tariff hike from April 1. Tata Power consumers to pay 44-59% more, MSEDCL consumers to pay 5.7% more.
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 09:01 AM IST
MMRDA to switch power supplier for mono, metro services
MMRDA switches to cheaper power supplier for Monorail and Metro corridors 2A and 7 due to Tata Power's steep hike in tariffs
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Tata Power hikes tariff by 24% on average from April 1
According to the MERC order dated March 7, residential consumers, who comprise nearly 90% of the company’s consumer base, will take the maximum hit, with an average 22% increase in tariffs
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:46 AM IST
MERC pulls up Tata Power over proposed tariff
MERC criticizes Tata Power for favoring high-end consumers in tariff hike to recover arrears, questions rate changes without approval.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana impact? Renewable energy stocks soar
PM Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana, under which rooftop solar panels will be installed at one crore households.
Published on Jan 23, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Vaishnawi Sinha
Tata Power's 7.5 lakh Mumbai customers to pay lower old tariff
This tariff is 25-35 per cent lower than the existing one and will be for the benefit of the consumers, according to the company.
Published on Jul 14, 2023 01:22 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Fuelled by development and luxury living, Mumbai’s demand for power soars
Mumbai's power demand has risen due to redevelopment and infrastructure projects, leading to outages. The city consumed over 4,100 MW during peak demand for the first time in years. Trombay and Dahanu power plants, which supply the city, now lack the capacity to meet demand and are also expensive. Power experts claim that in the next few years, demand will rise by 2,000 MW. Power companies are now focusing on renewable energy sources like solar and wind for future supply.
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 01:07 AM IST
At 38.8 °C, heatwave-like condition grips city
The city on Wednesday reeled under a heatwave-like condition that saw the daytime temperature shoot up to five degrees above normal. While Mumbai saw a record power demand and supply of 3,893 MW, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) faced 347 MW load-shedding, with consumers in Thane, Navi Mumbai and Raigad suffering through a power outage for more than two hours
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:42 AM IST
Delhi power subsidy gets LG approval
Earlier this month, the cabinet approved the extension of the scheme, which entails free electricity up to 200 units to all domestic consumers, while those who use 201-400 units receive a 50% subsidy
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 11:41 PM IST
As temperature rises, power demand soars in state
Mumbai's power demand has crossed 3,600 MW due to rising temperatures. Demand is expected to cross 24,500 MW in the state this year, excluding some areas.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 12:31 AM IST
BEST seeks short-term agreements to augment power supply
This shortfall was initially supposed to be met through renewable energy (RE), but this will be possible only from December 2024 onwards.
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Shashank Rao
Consumer activists oppose increase in power tariff
The hike was allowed owing to the shortfall in revenue due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, rise in the transmission charges and fuel cost.
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 05:47 PM IST
Electricity prices to shoot up by 5-10% in Mumbai from today
All major power suppliers in Mumbai have hiked their electricity prices from April 1.
Published on Apr 01, 2023 02:11 PM IST
Yagya Sharma | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Tata Power mulls 10,000 MW clean energy capacity in next 5 years in Rajasthan
Tata Power, along with its fully-owned subsidiary Tata Power Solar, will expand its presence in the state to generate clean energy through solar power.
Published on Oct 07, 2022 09:25 PM IST
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