The peak power demand touched an all-time record high for four days in a row in May 2026
Thermal power accounted for about 62.5% of the power generated when the peak demand was met.
The shortage of fuel in rural pockets has severely impacted the agriculture and fisheries sectors
Searing summer heat has already caused the electricity demand in Tamil Nadu to touch an all-time high this year, even as power managers struggle to maintain sustained power supply. While extensive infrastructure upgrades and anticipatory power purchase agreements are in place, the reality of a financial crisis in the power sector cannot be wished away, says R. Srikanth
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said the project would greatly benefit the people of Changthang by strengthening irrigation infrastructure, improving agricultural productivity and supporting the livelihoods of farmers and pastoral communities
On completion, the projects will add 15,274 MVA capacity and 1,822 circuit km of transmission line network
At present, even during summers, drinking water is being supplied once every four to five days, as compared to 8, 10, or even 15 days earlier, according to the Minister
“The aircraft was flying at a comparatively low altitude when it developed a technical malfunction, and one one side of the aircraft reportedly hit a light pole before it struck the ground,” Superintendent of Police, Pune, said
Highways Department sources said that a proposal to construct a bypass for Periyapalayam was under consideration