#Electricity
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
Power Outages Scheduled for Parts of Nagaland on July 27
Nagaland's Power Department will cut electricity in four districts on July 27 for three hours to clear vegetation near transmission lines.
Naro Jamir • 24 Jul 2026
Manipur Electricity Regulator Marks First Year with Push for Better Power
Governor and CM mark the first anniversary of the Manipur Electricity Regulatory Commission, calling for transparent and reliable power services.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 23 Jul 2026
Tripura Contractors Demand Two Years of Unpaid Bills from TSECL
Contractors are demanding two years of unpaid bills from TSECL to avoid potential work stoppages on vital electricity infrastructure projects.
Nihar Jamatia • 23 Jul 2026
Assam Electricity Consumers Demand Free Power and Reject Smart Meters
The All Assam Electricity Consumers' Association demanded 200 free units of electricity and a stop to mandatory smart meter installations in Silchar.
Bibar Daimary • 20 Jul 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Expands Power Grid with New Lines and Substation
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chowna Mein reports major progress on power infrastructure, commissioning three new transmission and substation components.
Rinchen K • 20 Jul 2026
Mawlyndep residents protest soaring power bills and outages
Mawlyndep villagers are hitting back at the MeECL over faulty meters, surging monthly electricity bills, and constant power outages in the region.
NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026
Khowang Residents Protest Persistent Power Outages in Assam
Assam residents blocked streets in Khowang to protest repeated power outages, forcing local businesses to close until officials promised fixes.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026
Tripura Power Contractors Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Bills
Tripura State Electricity Corporation contractors began an indefinite strike today after waiting three years for overdue payments from the state.
Ayan Debbarma • 16 Jul 2026
Zunheboto Power Outage Expected to End Thursday
Project Colony residents face a second day without power after a transformer failure. A replacement arrives Thursday to restore electricity by evening.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jul 2026
Substation Failure Cuts Power to Kohima and Surrounding Villages
A damaged circuit breaker triggered a major power outage in Kohima and four nearby villages on Monday. Repair crews are working on alternate fixes.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Jul 2026
