Tag: Odisha Energy Minister

Odisha Energy Minister reviews post-Fani situation

Bhubaneswar: Newly-appointed Odisha Energy Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra on Wednesday reviewed the restoration of power infrastructure in the cyclone Fani-affected areas of the state. Energy Secretary Hemant Sharma apprised the Minister about the current status of restoration activities. Presently, around 10,000 connections are being restored every day, said a statement. The Minister also took stock […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
power-consumption
Prevailing Power Crunch Forces Odisha To Buy Electricity From Spot Market At High Price

Bhubaneswar: Even as normalcy has been restored in coal mining operations at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) units including one at Bharatpur after 14 days of agitation where a landslide mishap claimed 4 lives and injured 9 others, Odisha continues to face acute crunch in power generation. The development has forced the State government to buy […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Smart & Prepaid Electric Meters
No More Tampering! Smart & Prepaid Electric Meters In Odisha Soon

Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative of the State government to prevent electricity theft by consumers, Odisha will soon use ‘Smart’ and ‘Prepaid’ electric meters as part of a pilot project, informed State Energy Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra today. In the first phase, a total of 4500 Prepaid meters would be installed in Sambalpur while Smart […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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