Biker killed after ramming into electricity pole in Jeedimetla
A 22-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into an electricity pole on a road curve near Jeedimetla depot on Thursday morning. The victim was identified as Gurli Sai,…
Electricity board employee dies after falling from tree in Hyderabad
A 43-year-old man working as a pump operator with Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTRANSCO) and Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) died after falling from a mango tree within the…
Angry over 7-hour power outage, Telangana man climbs pole to restore electricity
In a desperate attempt to address a prolonged power outage and the inaction of local authorities, a man in Telangana's Mahabubabad district took the risky step of restoring electricity himself.The…
Telangana | Electricity bills to have QR code for easy payment
Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TGSPDCL) has decided to issue the monthly energy bills to its consumers with a QR code. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Telangana…
Sweltering heat driving up electricity demand in Kerala
Consumption generally rises during the summer months, given the higher dependence on air conditioners to escape the heat. File. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah Sweltering temperatures are driving up electricity…
Validity of electricity tariffs extended up to July 31
The prevailing electricity tariffs in the State will be valid up to July 31 this year, according to a new order issued by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission on…
Explained | Why am I getting higher electricity bill in June?
The story so far: Just a few days after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government promised free power up to 200 units for eligible domestic households in Karnataka under the Gruha Jyothi…
Consumer assaults GESCOM engineer for asking him to pay electricity bills
An assistant engineer attached to Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) was assaulted allegedly by a consumer for asking him to pay electricity dues of his residence and a dhaba at…
India’s power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago
The government data showed that power consumption in April-February 2021-22 was 1245.54 BU. File (representational image) | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s power consumption surged 10% to 1375.57 billion units (BU)…
U.P. govt. issues stern warning to electricity workers on strike
Uttar Pradesh electricity department employees performing ‘havan’ in Varanasi on Friday | Photo Credit: PTI The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday has issued a stern warning to the protesting employees…