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electricity tariff news

Hike in power tariff: Former finance minister seeks review of HERC tariff order, files petition

During a briefing at Haryana Congress office on Monday, Singh said that there were widespread public protests against the new tariff regime across the state. (HT File)
Published on Jul 01, 2025 08:12 AM IST

Surjewala slams Haryana govt for increasing electricity rates

Former Haryana Power minister Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday slammed the BJP government in Haryana for increasing electricity tariff for domestic consumers. (HT File)
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:00 AM IST

Haryana power regulator hikes tariffs: Check new electricity rates

The Haryana power regulator has also added a new category for consumers having a load of more than 5 kilowatts.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 09:48 AM IST

LG approves pension surcharge audit

LG VK Saxena. (Archive)
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 05:22 AM IST

No power tariff hike in U.P. for 5th year in a row

Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission made the announcement on October 10. (For Representation)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 10:20 PM IST

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab

Members of the trade union and Saunkat Kisan Morcha during a protest in Bathinda on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:54 AM IST

No proposal for any change in power tariff: UPPCL chief

No proposal for any change in power tariff: UPPCL chief (Pic for representation)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 09:04 AM IST

BJP govt didn’t approve hike in power tariff: Bommai

Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai denies that the BJP gave approval to power tariff hike by KERC. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 01:20 AM IST

Himachal water cess: 27 hydel companies register to operate

Despite the BJP-led Centre terming the imposition of water cess on hydel projects in Himachal Pradesh “illegal and unconstitutional” and directing the Congress government in the state to withdraw its decision last month, 27 companies have registered themselves on the portal set up for the purpose to operate in the state. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 03, 2023 06:44 PM IST

AIADMK chief vows to emerge victorious in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

AIADMK chief vows to win in 2024 LS polls. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 01:08 AM IST

Consumer activists oppose increase in power tariff

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Updated on Apr 02, 2023 05:47 PM IST

In big relief for UP consumers, 7 power tariff slab gone. Check new rates

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a a 10 per cent reduction of electricity rates for consumers coming under the ambit of Noida Power Company. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 23, 2022 05:43 PM IST

Electricity in Bihar may get cheaper as tariffs likely to be revised: Report

Electricity in Bihar may get cheaper as tariffs likely to be revised: Report (Representational image)
Updated on Nov 02, 2021 08:44 AM IST

Eye on polls, AAP promises 300 units of free electricity, bill waiver in UP

Delhi deputy chief minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia addresses a press conference in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. 
Published on Sep 16, 2021 02:26 PM IST

Making electricity bills consumer-friendly

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Improved transparency from discoms and improved consumer feedback through grievance redressal can help build trust between both parties.
Published on May 11, 2024 02:58 PM IST

Bains booked for restoring power connections in Jalandhar

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Published on Mar 15, 2020 09:33 PM IST

‘Affordable housing can be green too’

Linking sustainability with quality rather than pricing can create opportunities for upcoming housing projects, especially since India’s socio-economic milieu warrants different perceptions of affordability. The underlying idea is that people should be able to maintain comfortable living standards within affordable sustainable housing.
Updated on Feb 25, 2020 01:57 PM IST

Funds for social services highlight Rajasthan budget

CM ashok gehlot giving final touches to the State Budget 2020-21 at CMO on Wednesday.
Published on Feb 21, 2020 01:33 AM IST

Noida residents unhappy with the UP electricity tariff hike, will approach CM

Noida residents blamed the UP government for the hike, saying that the hike was to cover losses incurred by the administration.
Updated on Sep 04, 2019 01:47 PM IST

‘Don’t need Centre’s nod for free Metro ride’: Arvind Kejriwal

Acknowledging the government had no concrete proposal to roll out the scheme at the moment, Kejriwal said it could take anywhere between two to three months until women will actually be able to avail a free bus or metro ride.
Updated on Jun 04, 2019 07:19 AM IST

After farm loan waivers, fund crunch for Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh

Farmers garland Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath in a thankful gesture for his decision of waiving off their loans, at State Mantralaya in Bhopal,on December 18, 2018.
Updated on Dec 24, 2018 08:53 AM IST

How India’s taxi fleet can go electric

India has 14 of the 15 most-polluted cities in the world, says the latest World Health Organization report. One of the ways to clean up the air will be to go for emission-free electric vehicles (EV). By pushing EVs, like China has done, India could leapfrog to the next generation of motor transportation and a green economy.
Updated on May 28, 2018 08:41 AM IST