DNA: Who is the real culprit behind power cuts?
Most of the areas in India are facing heatwaves. But if there is a power crisis in the midst of such scorching heat, then the problems increase manifold. But the big question is who is the real culprit behind the power cuts in India?
May 03, 2022, 01:38 AM ISTHeatwave sweeps across several states, India's peak power demand hits all-time high
The country's peak power demand met touched an all-time high of 207.11 GW on Friday.
Amid rising temperatures and coal shortage, THESE states stare at power crisis
Amid a deepening crisis in coal shortage, the Delhi government has warned of a possible setback in providing an uninterrupted electricity supply to important establishments in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals.
Apr 29, 2022, 09:17 AM ISTDelhi witnessed lowest ever power cuts this fiscal
The national capital witnessed its lowest ever power cuts in the current financial year that also saw the highest ever peak power demand, according to a Delhi government data.
Feb 18, 2018, 15:46 PM ISTWon't tolerate power cuts during Iftar and Sehri, Arvind Kejriwal warns officials; VIDEO goes viral
CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday warned the BSES Yamuna officials in Seelampur constituency that there should be no power cuts during Iftar and Sehri.
Jun 16, 2016, 19:34 PM ISTAt least 190,000 affected by power outages in heat wave in Argentina
A heat wave has led Argentina's government to schedule two days of power cuts in Buenos Aires and surrounding areas.
Feb 19, 2016, 05:40 AM ISTRains in Chennai again, 325 dead as waters recede
Thousands of military personnel and social activists were engaged in a major operation of supplying food, water and blankets to thousands trapped in water-logged neighbourhoods.
Dec 05, 2015, 00:52 AM ISTRecord floods kill 11 in US state of South Carolina
South Carolina residents today reeled under the effects of weekend flooding that killed at least 11 people and left tens of thousands without power or drinking water.
Oct 06, 2015, 13:48 PM ISTPower cuts to continue in Odisha till June 2016
Power cuts in Odisha will continue till June 2016 due to shortage of water in various reservoirs in the state, Energy Minister Pranab Prakash Das said on Saturday.
Sep 12, 2015, 16:19 PM ISTModi's coal turnaround to ease India''s chronic power cuts
Fewer power cuts are likely in India this summer after a surge in output at Coal India helped generators amass record stocks, a turnaround for Narendra Modi who had to battle a power crisis within months of becoming prime minister last May.
Apr 16, 2015, 04:54 AM ISTPeak power deficit down to 3.3% in Dec: CEA
Peak power deficit in the country reduced to 3.3 percent last month due to improved coal supplies, generation capacity addition and connectivity of the southern transmission network with the National Grid.
Jan 11, 2015, 12:48 PM ISTCoal unions to go on a 5-day strike from Tuesday; power cuts likely
With coal unions across the country planning to go on a 5-day strike starting Tuesday in protest against the coal block allocation ordinance, India may face long power cuts for the next one week or so.
Jan 05, 2015, 12:11 PM ISTPower cuts a threat to India story: Anand Mahindra
Disturbed over power cuts across Mumbai, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra Tuesday warned that this could be "a threat to the India story".
Sep 02, 2014, 19:00 PM IST