Articles for Power Shortage

Power shortage in Karnataka is a legacy of BJP, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

Power shortage in Karnataka is a legacy of BJP, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

The power crisis gripping Karnataka is a legacy of BJP’s alleged misrule in the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday. Fielding reporters’ queries outside his residence, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the BJP government failed to add even a single MW of power to the existing capacity in the State during its tenure. Mr. Siddaramaiah said he will table a White …

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Oppn looks to corner Karnataka govt on power shortage
1 year, 2 months ago

Oppn looks to corner Karnataka govt on power shortage

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The power shortage in Karnataka has emerged as a political controversy, not only in Karnataka but also in the neighbouring poll-bound Telangana. Karnataka’s energy minister, KJ George, on Thursday said that the government is committed to providing a continuous 5-hour power supply to the farming community Due to the persistent situation of drought, the electricity production in Karnataka has …

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Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms
1 year, 2 months ago

Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms

The Hindu  

Amid protests by farmers over inadequate supply of power and attack by the Opposition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday held a review of the Energy Department and gave instructions to the MDs of electricity supply companies that electricity should be supplied to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day and precautions should be taken to avoid load …

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CM Yogi Adityanath directs UPPCL chief, energy minister to ensure no 'power shortage' in state
1 year, 6 months ago

CM Yogi Adityanath directs UPPCL chief, energy minister to ensure no 'power shortage' in state

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh news: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday discussed issues related to electricity distribution in the state with Energy Minister AK Sharma and president of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited M Devraj, and directed them to ensure there is no power shortage. The chief minister expressed displeasure over undeclared power cuts and said, "Wherever there is a transformer damage, …

Energy Uttar Pradesh Power Minister Yogi Adityanath Energy Minister No Power Shortage
Power cuts and high LPG prices cripple daily life of Sri Lankan families
2 years, 7 months ago

Power cuts and high LPG prices cripple daily life of Sri Lankan families

India Today  

Amid the economic crisis ravaging Sri Lanka, India Today reached out to a local Sri Lankan family to understand their plight on a day-to-day basis. As the team reached the residence of Udhaya Sushantha and Dilini Wasana, there was a power cut, one which the government enforces for close to three-and-half-hours everyday. The increase in price and shortage of LPG …

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Global Chip Shortage Could Ease This Year Despite China Lockdowns
2 years, 8 months ago

Global Chip Shortage Could Ease This Year Despite China Lockdowns

ABP News  

New Delhi: The global chip shortage, that plagued several industries like automotive and consumer electronics, is set to ease during the second half of the year despite lockdowns in China as demand-supply gaps decrease across most components, a new report has said. “Coupled with wafer production expansion and continuous supplier diversification, we have witnessed significant improvement in the component supply …

China Supply Ease
October 2021 saw highest power shortage in over 5 years
3 years, 1 month ago

October 2021 saw highest power shortage in over 5 years

The Hindu  

India recorded a power supply shortage of 1,201 million units in October 2021 — the highest in 5.5 years — due to a crunch in coal stocks available with thermal plants. Coal crisis | No shortage of anything; reports baseless: Nirmala Sitharaman In October, Gujarat recorded a power shortage of 215 million units, the highest for any month in more …

India Plants Power Highest Shortage Million Units Coal Stock
India's energy crisis: Coal shortage an opportunity to fully explore renewable, nuclear options
3 years, 2 months ago

India's energy crisis: Coal shortage an opportunity to fully explore renewable, nuclear options

Firstpost  

The current crisis should be seen as a window of opportunity to not go back to producing more coal but to begin the transition to explore green and renewable energy With a coal shortage at thermal power projects persisting and India continuing to grapple with an energy crisis, the need of the hour is for the Centre to shift focus …

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‘No shortage of coal? But power plants are shutting’: Baghel counters Centre
3 years, 2 months ago

‘No shortage of coal? But power plants are shutting’: Baghel counters Centre

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday took a dig at the Centre for claiming there is no shortage of coal supply in the country. The Chhattisgarh government said South Eastern Coalfields Limited will ensure the supply of 29,500 metric tonnes of coal per day for thermal power plants in the state. Delhi’s power minister Satyendar Jain had warned residents …

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Won't let power blackout take place in Punjab: Channi
3 years, 2 months ago

Won't let power blackout take place in Punjab: Channi

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday said his government will not let a power blackout take place in the state and asked the Centre to ensure adequate supply of coal. Channi's statement came amid a power crisis triggered by severe coal shortages in the state's thermal power plants. "Not only Punjab, the entire country is facing a power …

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Load-shedding if shortage of power from central pool continues: Kerala minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Load-shedding if shortage of power from central pool continues: Kerala minister

Hindustan Times  

Kerala electricity minister K Krishnankutty said on Sunday that the state government may have to resort to load-shedding in case shortage of power from the Central pool continues for a long time due to non-availability of coal for the thermal power plants. Kerala electricity minister K Krishnankutty said he was in favour of hydel power projects and that the statet …

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Coal Crisis: Delhi may see intermittent rotational load shedding in coming days, says TPDDL chief
3 years, 2 months ago

Coal Crisis: Delhi may see intermittent rotational load shedding in coming days, says TPDDL chief

India Today  

Coal shortages across the country have led to reduced power generation and Delhi might go through intermittent rotational load shedding in coming days, power discom Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited CEO Ganesh Srinivasan said on Saturday. Coal-based power stations supplying electricity to Delhi discoms have coal stocks to meet generation requirements for one-two days against 20 days as per applicable …

Delhi Stocks Plants Power Coal Generation Shortage
California faces power shortage as fires threaten electric lines
3 years, 5 months ago

California faces power shortage as fires threaten electric lines

LA Times  

Customers cool off at a restaurant mister in Palm Springs on Thursday as the temperature hit 110. The National Weather Service said the blistering heat wave that blanketed Southern California this weekend would continue through Monday, with highs well into the 100s across interior areas. The sizzling conditions will meet with low humidity levels and gusty afternoon winds, said Joe …

Record Heat National California Set Palm Springs Degrees