electricity supply

Under Indian legislation, a 15-day notice is essential before any power cut for non-payment, with exceptions for theft or urgent safety concerns. Consumers who believe their billing is incorrect can safely deposit the contested sum while retaining their power supply during the investigation process. Any lack of notice can lead to legal violations, compelling courts to reinstate services.

In an unprecedented turn of events, Patna has experienced a staggering 69% increase in power demand over a mere 11 days, pushing consumption beyond 850MW amidst the sweltering heat and humidity. With residents heavily relying on air conditioning and fans, the power infrastructure is feeling the strain, resulting in a rise in fuse failure reports.

DHBVN engineer accused of ‘wilful violation’ of court directions for construction site

Uttar Pradesh is grappling with a severe power crisis this summer, prompting a wave of complaints from across the political spectrum. MLAs from both ruling and opposition parties, along with former CM Akhilesh Yadav and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad, have written to the energy minister highlighting widespread outages and public distress.

Pre-monsoon showers begin across five districts; utility urges vigilance and prompt reporting of faults

Bihar's power consumers face temporary disruption in online services as North and South Bihar Discoms upgrade billing software. From May 20th evening to May 22nd morning, bill payments, meter recharges, and new connection applications will be unavailable. However, electricity supply remains unaffected, even for smart meter users. Residents are urged to clear dues beforehand.

Odisha grapples with severe power outages amid a scorching heatwave, leaving rural residents struggling with non-functional fans and water pumps. Protests erupted across multiple districts, including Mayurbhanj and Ganjam, as villagers demanded uninterrupted electricity. The Energy Minister acknowledged transformer overloads due to heat and assured swift restoration efforts.

HMRTC has begun developing a parallel power mechanism that will allow seamless switching between feeders

Power MD directed officials to prevent avoidable disruptions, particularly during peak summer demand

In a strategic alliance, Bihar has joined forces with RECPDCL to enhance its electricity transmission and supply systems, incorporating energy from the Pirpainti Power Plant. This initiative is set to drive the state's industrial ambitions for 2025-2030 by ensuring a stable power supply for enterprises.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered uninterrupted power supply amid soaring temperatures and demand. He stressed accountability in the distribution system and directed officials to maximize generation capacity and strengthen the transmission network. The state has significantly increased its power generation capacity and is implementing measures to improve consumer services and billing efficiency.

In a catastrophic turn of events, Bhagalpur has been battered by a severe cyclonic storm, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives and leaving two individuals unaccounted for. The storm's ferocious winds, peaking at 140 km/h, have torn trees from their roots and laid waste to power lines, plunging the region into darkness and halting transportation systems.