Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced that partial power restrictions will be imposed across the state during peak hours on Thursday due to the prevailing electricity shortage. The move comes as Kerala continues to face a worsening power crisis. Authorities are making efforts to bridge the supply gap by procuring electricity from Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the power crisis in Kerala worsening, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to procure additional electricity to ensure uninterrupted supply across the state. KSEB plans to purchase 200 MW of electricity on a round-the-clock basis and has filed a petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) seeking approval to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s power crisis has intensified, with load shedding expected to continue across the state. Power Minister Sunny Joseph said the situation has worsened due to rising electricity consumption, reduced hydropower generation following weak rainfall, and the obligation to return borrowed power. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is little chance of Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced that partial power outages will be implemented across the state tonight due to increased electricity demand. According to KSEB, electricity consumption has risen significantly following reduced rainfall caused by the El Niño phenomenon. At the same time, the availability of power through the national Power Exchange has Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has indicated that load shedding may have to be extended as the state continues to face a severe power crisis. The utility also stated that it may be forced to procure electricity at rates exceeding the existing price cap. At present, the upper limit for purchasing power has been Read More…
Palakkad: In a major setback to traffic enforcement in Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has disconnected the power supply to the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Palakkad after electricity arrears crossed ₹50,000, bringing enforcement activities to a complete halt across the district. With the power cut, the office responsible for operating and monitoring Read More…
Kerala’s electricity consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced a notable cut in fuel surcharge for the month of December. According to KSEB, the fuel surcharge — which had gone up to 10 paise per unit during the September to November period — will now be Read More…
Kerala’s largest hydroelectric power station — the Moolamattom Powerhouse, part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project — will undergo a complete shutdown for one month starting November 11 for critical maintenance and repair work. According to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the temporary closure is expected to cause a power shortfall of around 600 megawatts Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Consumers in Kerala will face yet another hike in electricity bills this October, as a 10-paise per unit fuel surcharge is set to be added. The additional charge applies to both monthly and bi-monthly bills, further burdening households. The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission explained that the surcharge is aimed at recovering ₹27.42 crore, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala will face higher bills in September as the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) introduces a 10-paise surcharge per unit. The hike is aimed at offsetting the additional ₹26.28 crore expenditure caused by soaring fuel costs for power generation in July. In comparison, August saw lower surcharges — 9 paise per Read More…