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End of the road? Commercial tax department orders review of its mobile squads' utility

LUCKNOW, Jan. 7 -- Is it the end of the road for the state commercial tax department's enforcement mobile squads in Uttar Pradesh much like the border check posts-long seen as centres of corruption we... Read More


Only 12% enrol in OTS despite Rs 6,367 cr power theft dues

LUCKNOW, Jan. 6 -- Uttar Pradesh's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for power theft has received a tepid response, with just 12% of eligible consumers enrolling despite substantial waivers on offer. T... Read More


UP's power basket thermal-heavy despite renewable energy push

Lucknow, Jan. 5 -- Uttar Pradesh remains one of the largest power-generating states in North India, ranking second in the northern region in terms of installed electricity capacity even as Rajasthan l... Read More


In UP, 80% of 37.47 L prepaid smart meters run despite negative balance

Lucknow, Jan. 4 -- Even as smart prepaid electricity meters are promoted nationally as a guarantee of uninterrupted cash flow for power distribution utilities and a solution to chronic bill defaults, ... Read More