Step taken to avoid penalties for delay in construction work.

PM will be in Iran to seek extension in deadline for IP pipeline.

3,500MW to be added by end-May; PM orders decrease in power outages.

Amendments could allow regulator to impose minimum fine of Rs1m for cartel formation.

ECC members oppose deregulation, but agree on increase in margins.

Ministry tells power distributors to ensure recovery of power bills by the end of June.

Frustrated citizens are left with no choice but to endure unrelenting load-shedding schedules.

Amount will be provided next week, more will be arranged later.

Minister for water and power labels government the biggest electricity defaulter.

Delhi seeks $21 per mmbtu, higher than regional average of $16.