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Reduce electricity use to avoid restrictions, Kerala State Electricity Board tells consumers

KSEB urges consumers to reduce electricity usage during evening hours to avoid power restrictions due to decreased supply from CGS. KSEB is procuring costly power through exchanges and is in process of arranging short/medium-term contracts. Bids floated for 200 MW, eyeing 500 MW through swap and 500 MW round-the-clock supply…

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Water level in Idukki dam drops to 2,330.34 ft, say KSEB data

Idukki reservoir water level nears lowest in 25 yrs; 62% rain deficiency. Total storage capacity at 30.41%. In past 25 yrs, only 3 yrs saw water level below 2,331 ft in Aug. Poor SW & NE monsoon in 2002, 2003 & 2012. IMD data shows normal rainfall 2,076.1 mm, district…

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Power crisis: State Electricity Regulatory Commission extends interim arrangement till December 31

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) extends interim arrangement till Dec 31 for KSEB to procure power from 4 unapproved DBFOO contracts to avert crisis in supply. KSERC aware of critical power situation due to monsoon failure & KSEB likely to take some more weeks to finalise medium-term tender. KSERC's…

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KSEB finalises alternate power purchase arrangements to avert crisis

The State-run power utility will urgently secure 500 MW through a ‘swap’ arrangement and 200 MW through short-term purchases to overcome the present supply crisis.

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Power situation to be reviewed on Monday

Monday is a critical day for KSEB as Elec. Min. K. Krishnankutty reviews power situation & KSEB pleads for urgent power purchases. KSEB to submit report on options to tide over crisis. Weak monsoon forces KSEB to reduce hydropower gen. Avg. power consumption is 82 mu/day. KSEB imports 64.7 mu/day.…

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KSEB wants interim arrangement to continue to avert power crisis

A beleaguered Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has sought the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s nod to continue buying power from three generation companies under ‘‘unapproved’‘ purchase contracts to fend off a power crisis

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Buying high-cost power a drain on KSEB’s pocket, State government told

KSEB informs Kerala Govt. of financial crisis due to high-cost power purchases. High-level meeting called to review power situation; KSEB to present report on options to manage supply. KSEB seeks extension for interim arrangement to schedule power for 75 days. SW monsoon weak, storage in hydel dams stagnant at 37%,…

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Minister to review power situation on Wednesday

With the southwest monsoon remaining weak over Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is being forced to spend heavily on power purchases to keep supply stable.

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Smart meter row: Centre says TOTEX mode necessary under RDSS

Amid the debate over the roll-out mode for prepaid smart metering in Kerala, the Centre has noted that the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), in which the metering programme is a component, ‘‘mandates the roll-out of smart meters through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in TOTEX mode.’‘

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Bill arrears continue to trouble KWA, KSEB

Mounting arrears on electricity and water bills continue to haunt both the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) even as both utilities have announced schemes to coax the defaulters to pay up

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Declining water level in Idukki reservoir to hit power generation

Idukki district is facing a 58% shortfall in monsoon rains, leading to a crisis in hydel power generation. The water level in Idukki reservoir is 32.28% of total capacity, 54.46 ft lower than last year. Power generation at Moolamattom power plant is 6.129 million units. Shutters of Cheruthoni dam were…

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Banana farmer to be provided ₹3.5 lakh as financial assistance

Kerala govt. to provide ₹3.5 lakh to farmer K.O. Thomas, whose banana plants were chopped down by KSEB staff. Financial aid on Chingam 1 (Aug 17) as crop was ready for harvest & farmer couldn't be notified in advance. Aid decided after discussions between Electricity & Agriculture Ministers.

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No move to leave revamped distribution sector scheme, says Electricity Minister

K. Krishnankutty, Kerala's Electricity Minister, says no decision to exit RDSS, which includes smart energy meters. State eligible for ₹10,481.84 crore Central grant in two phases. KSEB asked to examine if it can implement project on its own. Finance Dept. examining if options affect State's eligibility for borrowings.

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KSEB to provide compensation to farmer whose banana plants were axed

KSEB to compensate farmer for losses after axing 406 banana plants near 220 KV line. Minister for Power, K. Krishnankutty, said KSEB will consult Agriculture dept. to decide compensation for Kavumpurathu Thomas, whose plants were ready for harvest.

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Banana farmer to be compensated, says Electricity Minister

Banana farmer to be compensated, says Kerala Electricity Minister

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Weak monsoon gives KSEB anxious moments

KSEB faces anxious moments due to weak rainfall in Kerala; storage in hydel reservoirs lowest in 3 yrs. KSEB has cut hydropower generation & is banking on power imports. IMD forecasts below normal rainfall till Aug 17; KSEB petitioned for short-term power procurements. KSEB says consumption levels are manageable &…

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Smart meter row: State to prepare fresh proposal for roll-out

Kerala has decided to place a fresh proposal before the Union Power Ministry for the roll-out of smart electricity meters in the State.

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As southwest monsoon completes half of its course, Kerala stares at a deficient season

As the southwest monsoon has crossed half of its four-month course, Kerala is staring at a deficient season, contrary to the earlier forecast of above normal rainfall issued for the southern peninsula by the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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Migrant worker stabbed to death

The deceased was Muthupandyan, 49, of Tenkasi, a contract worker of the KSEB

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Hydel tourism sites in Kerala to run battery-operated boats

The hydel tourism destinations under the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will soon switch to green energy. Plans are afoot to deploy battery-operated boats in the major hydel tourism destinations in the State.

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KSEB cries foul after MVD slaps fine on contract vehicle carrying pole

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Water level slowly increasing in Idukki dam

Water level in the Idukki reservoir has been rising slowly. According to Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB) dam safety officials, the water level in the reservoir on Tuesday stood at 2,327.32 ft, which is 28.16% of the total storage capacity, as against 2,371.64 ft (65.60%) on the same day last…

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Gavi’s wait for mobile coverage finally ends

Project initiated after raising issue of zero connectivity. Benefits include improved school education, medical assistance, and easier access for KSEB, police, and KFDC officials.

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Smart meter roll-out on TOTEX mode likely to be put on hold

The State government has reportedly decided not to go ahead with the roll-out of smart electricity meters on TOTEX mode.

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Inkel group turnover crosses ₹100 crore

INKEL Group, Kerala Govt. project mgmt. consultancy, reported Rs. 102.89 cr turnover for FY 2022-23. Net profit increased 1009% to Rs. 12.87 Cr. Significant improvements in projects like CCRC & GMC, Ernakulam. Subsidiary companies INKID & INKEL-EKK declared interim dividend of Rs 20.

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