Maharashtra stares at compulsory power cuts

After many years, Maharashtra is staring at compulsory power cuts as demand is higher than supply, the state discom announced on Monday, pegging the shortages at over 2,500 mw. Kindly note that......

Five states on the verge of massive blackout

Five states -- Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat -- face a massive power crisis. Four of these states get electricity from Adani Power's 4,620 MW thermal power plant and Tata......

People's voice: Scrap Jaitapur and Koodankulam

Three important developments in the nuclear sector have put the department of atomic energy and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India on the back foot, says Praful Bidwai If the Manmohan Singh......

'Rehabilitation package for Jaitapur to be announced'

Kailash Chandra Purohit, the new chairman and managing director of Nuclear Power Corporation, on the Koodankulam nuclear power plant Undeterred by the economic slowdown and opposition from certain......

SC junks Tata Power's plea on project award to Adani

In a setback to Tata Power, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the company’s challenge to the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC’s) decision to award a Rs......

Power crisis: Gencos may not switch on idle units soon

Power generating companies (gencos) that use imported coal to produce electricity, may find it difficult to switch on their idle units immediately in the wake of high fuel costs, several players......

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

The earlier resolution allowing these developers to charge higher power tariffs, now stands cancelled. In a setback to Tata Power Mundra, Adani Power and Essar Power, the Gujarat government has......

Maharashtra govt announces 8% cut in electricity tariff for 5 years

While the industry has been given the highest benefits, farmers will have to contend with 1 per cent reduction in electricity costs. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Maharashtra......