Hyderabad is reeling under a massive internet outage after TGSPDCL cut dangling wires from poles on government orders. Over one lakh connections were affected, sparking public outrage, ISP protests, and a High Court case. Interim relief has halted further cable removal.
A widespread internet outage hit Hyderabad on Wednesday, disrupting IT work and online transactions. ISPs blamed indiscriminate cable cutting by TGSPDCL, while COAI warned of severe service disruptions. Frustrated citizens lashed out on social media as restoration timelines remained unclear.
Two youths died and another was critically injured in Bandlaguda when a 22-foot Ganesh idol they were transporting struck a high-tension wire on Monday night. Police suspect electrocution, though power officials dispute the cause. Forensic reports are awaited.
A one-day special court will be held on August 5 at Nagaram to resolve electricity-related complaints under the Keesara division. TGSPDCL officials will address power supply issues, billing errors, wiring problems, and connection or account change requests from consumers.
The Telangana Electricity Employees' 1104 Union re-elected V Venkateswarlu as State president and G Sai Baba as general secretary for their second and fourth terms, respectively. The elections were held under the supervision of Election Officer R Janardhan Reddy on Sunday
Power supply to Pittampally village extended from 11 KV feeder of 33/11 KV Pamana Gundla substation; supply load and 11 KV feeder load is 120 amps, and voltage levels are healthy, says official
The Joint Action Committee of Electricity Employees warned the State government against handing over any services handled by SPDCL, NPDCL, Transco, Genco and other power utilities to private companies.
