#Electricity
Tripura Government Absorbs Full Electricity Tariff Hike
Tripura will cover 100% of increased power bills for nearly 10 lakh consumers, offering relief starting with the September billing cycle.
Nihar Jamatia • 21 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Power Minister Rules Out Scheduled Load Shedding
Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh says Meghalaya will avoid scheduled blackouts, blaming recent spotty service on maintenance and localized technical faults.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Tripura Power Utility Suspends Engineers Over Billing Failures
TSECL has suspended two engineers and launched a probe into billing errors following widespread consumer complaints regarding poor service delivery.
Nihar Jamatia • 18 Aug 2026
Tripura Pushes Rooftop Solar As Gas Supplies Dwindle
Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath is pushing for rooftop solar as the state faces rising electricity demand and shrinking natural gas supplies.
Nihar Jamatia • 18 Aug 2026
Na-Bakharbori Villagers Demand Fix for Persistent Power Issues
Residents in Assam's Morigaon district petitioned electricity officials to replace failing infrastructure and end chronic low-voltage power problems.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026
Residents Fuming as New Assam Transformer Sits Idle
A 25 kVA transformer in Kaliabor sits idle three months after installation, leaving local residents in Bamuni Pathar and Bamuni Gaon without power.
Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026
Manipur Seeks NTPC Power Deal to Fix Winter Shortages
Manipur officials want to buy 100 MW of power from NTPC to stop blackouts as winter demand hits record levels and hydropower generation drops.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Aug 2026
Teenager suffers severe burns after hitting high-voltage line in Assam
A 13-year-old boy is in the hospital after a low-hanging 11,000-volt power line shocked him during a football game in Assam's Cachar district.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Laban residents demand better communication after sudden power outages
Laban residents are frustrated by unannounced power cuts that disrupted daily life, schools, and businesses in the area on Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Driver Electrocuted After Tipper Hits Power Line in Hailakandi
A 35-year-old tipper driver died after his truck hit a power line at a petrol pump in Hailakandi, Assam. Local officials are now demanding an investigation.
Timungpi Terang • 13 Aug 2026
Tripura Congress Demands Inquiry Into Smart Meter Bill Spikes
Tripura Congress leaders are challenging the state's smart electric meter rollout, citing unexplained bill hikes and demanding an independent probe.
Ayan Debbarma • 12 Aug 2026
Tripura Nets 1,165 Crore From Bangladesh Power Exports
Tripura raked in 1,165 crore selling electricity to Bangladesh since 2016. The state now considers a supply hike to 250 megawatts to meet rising demand.
Ayan Debbarma • 12 Aug 2026
Tripura Power Minister Blames Audit Flaws for Smart Meter Bill Crisis
Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath addresses electricity bill complaints, citing past audit failures and blocking payments for inflated bills.
Nihar Jamatia • 11 Aug 2026
Manipur Faces Power Shortage as Winter Demand Hits 310 MW
Manipur anticipates a 150-MW power deficit this winter. Officials are banking energy and seeking new thermal allocations to stabilize the grid.
Diana Moirangthem • 11 Aug 2026
Dimapur Leaders Demand Power Grid Fixes Amid Smart Meter Rollout
Dimapur urban leaders demand stable electricity and stop to intimidation tactics as frequent voltage fluctuations damage appliances across the district.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Aug 2026
Tripura Power Minister Promises Relief on Electricity Bills
Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced plans to fix electricity billing issues and payment problems for 150,000 prepaid meter customers.
Nihar Jamatia • 10 Aug 2026
Nagaland Power Department Proposes Rate Hikes for Postpaid Users
Nagaland's power department is pushing for a 6.4 percent tariff hike for postpaid users, while keeping prepaid rates flat to encourage a system switch.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Aug 2026
Rajabala Residents Demand Inquiry Into Alleged Electricity Extortion Racket
Residents in Rajabala are calling for an inquiry into a power franchisee employee accused of running an extortion racket involving cash, rice, and paddy.
NEWire Desk • 9 Aug 2026
Tripura Chief Minister Reviews Infrastructure and Power Projects
Dr. Manik Saha met with top officials Saturday to push forward power, highway, and Smart City development projects across Tripura.
Ayan Debbarma • 8 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Fines TSECL for Cutting Power to Banamalipur Flats
The Tripura High Court ordered TSECL to restore power to three Banamalipur flats and pay fines after an illegal disconnection during a property dispute.
Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026
