Punjab is facing its worst power crisis. Power cuts are being imposed because of the rising gap between demand and supply. Though the state has initiated the process to set up huge coal-based thermal plants, it will take another four to five years to fructify.

Jamshedpur, Jan. 3: There is bad news in store for power pilferers.

The Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) is ready to crack its whip again.

After successful completion of its anti-power theft drive in Jamshedpur and Adityapur circles in December, JSEB is gearing up to continue the campaign in January too.

Pradeep Pandey MUMBAI

Energy is a prime requirement for sustainable development and poverty reduction. The energy dimension of poverty is fundamental. Lack of energy/electricity perpetuates poverty as it precludes most industrial activities and the jobs they create.

NEYVELI Lignite Corporation on Wednesday said it plans to venture into power generation and mining industry business.

Edifice of State appears to have developed cracks as not only roads are dilapidated but during peak hours there is acute shortage of electricity also.

During Rabi season distribution transformers' inventory has been prepared. Work of replacing burnt and dysfunctional transformers is being done at fast pace. About 4500 additional transformers are lying with the Electricity Distribution Companies.

Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (Jusco), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel, has proposed huge capital expenditure to augment its existing infrastructure and extend its facilities to the fringe areas of the steel city.

The gap in power generation and demand in Noida and adjoining areas has baffled the residents and made the industry angry. Industries are shutting down and residential areas have installed alternative power back-up systems to meet their requirement. A huge demand-supply gap is the root cause of Noida

LUCKNOW: In a significant decision, the UP electricity regulatory commission (UPERC) gave the Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL)

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