#Power
Assam Seeks Power Grid Overhaul and Urban Upgrades in Delhi
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to push for underground power cables in Guwahati and boost state energy self-sufficiency.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026
Flooding Destroys Nagaland Bridge as Power Upgrades Begin
Heavy rain washed away a bridge near Dimapur. Meanwhile, power lines are getting upgrades, and the NNC and FGN have scheduled a meeting for August 31.
Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Slashes Power Losses, Plans Massive Household Electrification Drive
Meghalaya cut power losses to 10.76% and announced a project to electrify 55,628 more households across the state's 12 districts.
Walrik Marak • 25 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
Dimapur Officials Review Flagship Development and Power Projects
Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir led reviews of Dimapur's infrastructure, agricultural schemes, and a Rs 459 crore power grid overhaul on August 19.
Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026
Assam Launches Multilingual Helpline for Power Project Residents
Assam officials launched a multilingual farmer helpline to assist residents affected by the NERES XXV power transmission project across four districts.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Power Grid Remains Stable Despite Rainfall Deficit
Meghalaya officials report a stable power supply despite low rainfall, maintaining a streak of zero scheduled shutdowns over the past three years.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
Tripura Chief Minister Reviews Infrastructure Projects and Power Grid
Chief Minister Manik Saha reviewed progress on power, highways, and the Agartala Smart City project during a high-level state meeting held on August 8.
Ayan Debbarma • 9 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
Dharmendra Kumar Javeri Named Head of POWERGRID North Eastern Region
Dharmendra Kumar Javeri has taken over as the new head of POWERGRID for the North Eastern Region, effective August 1.
Walrik Marak • 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
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
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
Arunachal Pradesh Powers Remote Vijoynagar Border Region
The Sirit Micro Hydro Scheme brings electricity to 1,500 residents in Arunachal Pradesh, ending decades of isolation for eight remote border villages.
Tani M • 18 Jul 2026
Assam Plans Massive Rs 77,353 Crore Power Expansion
Assam aims to reach 8,457 MW of power capacity through a Rs 77,353 crore investment plan focusing on green energy, hydropower, and grid infrastructure.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Jul 2026
