#Electricity

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

Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar Blasts Electricity Mismanagement

Manik Sarkar slams the Tripura government for power grid mismanagement despite the state having a surplus of electricity for its residents.

Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026

Assam Power Teams Race to Restore Flood-Hit Grid

Assam utility crews are working 24/7 to repair damaged power infrastructure across four flood-stricken districts in the state's Upper region.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Aug 2026

Manughat Residents Block Highway to Protest Power Outages

Protesters in Manughat blocked a National Highway on Friday, demanding the Power Minister quit over chronic electricity outages and poor service.

Ayan Debbarma • 7 Aug 2026

Transformer Failure Cuts Power to Chümoukedima Villages

A blown transformer at the Ganeshnagar sub-station has left several regions in Chümoukedima without electricity since early Tuesday morning.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026

Chümoukedima Ditches Single Point Metering for Smart Meters

Chümoukedima Electrical Division ends Single Point Metering, shifting all consumers to individual smart meter billing under new state rules.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Chümoukedima Ditches Old Metering System for Smart Meters

Chümoukedima Electrical Division has ended Single Point Metering for all village councils, moving to mandatory smart meter billing for better efficiency.

Naro Jamir • 4 Aug 2026

Nagaland Power Department Files New Tariff Proposal for 2026-27

The Nagaland Power Department has submitted its 2026-27 tariff petition to the NERC. Stakeholders have until August 14 to file their objections.

Naro Jamir • 4 Aug 2026

Tripura Power Minister Pledges to Clear Rs 30 Crore in Contractor Dues

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath promised to pay Rs 30 crore in electricity project arrears by August 15, ending a tense contractor strike.

Ayan Debbarma • 1 Aug 2026

New Transformer Plant Opens at Bodhjungnagar Industrial Hub

Electro Trans Industries opened a new 5 crore rupee transformer plant in Tripura, marking the first project from last month's business summit.

Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026

Power Cut Set for Four Districts on July 27

The Department of Power will shut down transmission lines in four districts on July 27 for maintenance work, affecting three substations for three hours.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026