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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Flooding damages electrical infra, disrupts power supply in 3 districts
Balasore: Electricity supply has been severely disrupted in several villages across Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts after incessant rainfall caused the Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers to overflow, with floodwaters damaging electric poles, transformers and distribution lines at multiple sites. Sources said power to over 50,000 consumers in the three districts was temporarily disconnected due to flooding. The worst-affected areas include Basta, Baliapal and Bhograi blocks in Balasore, Chandabali and Dhamnagar in Bhadrak, and Binjharpur in Jajpur, where access remains restricted due to submerged roads. Damage to electrical infrastructure makes it difficult for authorities to resume supply promptly. Power has been partially restored in some areas. However, many villages continue to remain without electricity. In several locations, daytime power cuts are being implemented to facilitate repairs. As per Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), the 11kV Pratappur feeder line under the Baliapal primary substation in Balasore was severely impacted, disrupting supply to 72 villages and affecting nearly 10,900 consumers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo As a temporary measure, electricity was provided at night while maintenance was carried out during the day. Power to villages like Chaudharikuda, Palajamkunda, Jamkunda, Talapada, Nayabali, Bishnupur, Kulhachada and Ikdapal have been fully restored. In Jajpur, two blocks experienced major disruptions, affecting around 10,000 consumers. The Sundermuhin substation was particularly hard-hit, with six distribution transformers damaged, 11km of low-tension lines uprooted and a critical river-crossing distribution point destroyed. In Bhadrak, several villages, including Analdiha, Astak, Mishrapur, Khangara-Dhamnagar, Gochhayat Sahi, Pachhalo, Khadimahara, Pangata, Harihansa, Hasnabad and Nuasahi-Asurali, experienced outages. TPNODL deployed 60 personnel, replaced 50 damaged poles and restored power supply. Five substations located in waterlogged areas were temporarily powered through nearby transformers. Gajanan S Kale, CEO of TPNODL, said restoration work is progressing on a war footing. "Our teams are working round the clock to restore electricity in the affected areas. In many places, it is still unsafe to restore connections due to waterlogging, but we are monitoring the situation closely," he added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
HC orders TPNODL to pay Rs 2L interim compensation in electrocution mishap
Cuttack: Orissa high court on Monday directed electricity distribution company TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) to pay Rs 2 lakh as interim compensation to a woman whose husband died after coming in contact with a live electric wire in 2007. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court held the company strictly liable for the mishap under the principle of strict liability. The court said under strict liability, entities undertaking hazardous activities are responsible for any resulting harm, irrespective of negligence. The order was passed by Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra while considering a petition filed by Umamani Nayak in 2008. She had sought Rs 2 lakh as compensation along with 12% annual interest for the death of her husband, Sanatan Nayak, due to alleged negligence by the power utility. According to the petition, the incident took place on July 6, 2007, near Sergarh under Khantapada police station limits in Balasore district. Sanatan, 54, a daily-wage labourer, was on his way to the market when he stepped into a water puddle that had become live due to a snapped L.T. (low-tension) wire lying in it. Though he was rushed to the district headquarters hospital, Balasore, he died the same evening. Observing that the distribution company had a statutory responsibility to ensure safety in electricity supply, Justice Mohapatra in the July 28 order said, "As the death was caused due to electrocution by coming in contact with a snapped L.T. line electric wire lying on the road... the Court is of the considered view that by application of the principle of strict liability, the Distribution Company is strictly liable for the death. " The petitioner's counsel had referred to the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) Compensation to Victims of Electrical Accidents Regulations, 2020, which fixes Rs 4 lakh as compensation for loss of human life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, the court noted that the regulation cannot be applied retrospectively as the incident took place in 2007. Accordingly, keeping in view the regulation and the compensation amount sought in the petition, the Justice Mohapatra directed the distribution company to pay an interim compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the petitioner within a period of two months along with interest @8% from the date the incident took place till payment of such amount. "In the event the payment is made after expiry of the aforesaid time stipulation, the compensation amount shall carry interest @12% till the date of actual payment is made", Justice Mohapatra specified, adding, "Further, liberty is granted to the petitioner to pursue other suitable remedies in the common law forum for higher compensation, if so advised."
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- New Indian Express
One dies after boundary wall of TPNODL store collapses
BALASORE: A 43-year-old man was killed after the boundary wall of a TPNODL store reportedly collapsed on him in Sahadevkhunta area of the district on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Sadananda Tudu of Gudipada in Balasore town. The mishap took place when Tudu, a daily wager, was passing in front of the power distribution company's store at Sahadevkhunta. Following the incident, tension flared up in the area as Tudu's family members and locals staged protest by placing his body on Gudipada-Balasore road in front of the office of the TPNODL superintending engineer demanding a compensation of Rs 25 lakh. As the protest intensified, police teams from Sahadevkhunta and Balasore Town reached the spot to bring the situation under control. Balasore Sadar MLA Manas Dutta, Remuna MLA Gobinda Chandra Das and municipality chairperson Sabita Sahoo also rushed to the protest site to take stock of the situation. During discussion with the agitators, TPNODL officials assured a compensation of Rs 7 lakh to the deceased's family along with a job for his wife on basis of her qualification. The discom also provided Rs 30,000 for conduct of the last rites of Tudu. Subsequently, the agitating locals withdrew the road blockade.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tata Power-DDL appoints Dwijadas Basak as CEO effective June 9
New Delhi: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited ( Tata Power-DDL ), which supplies electricity to around 9 million people in North Delhi, on Monday announced the appointment of Dwijadas Basak as the company's new Chief Executive Officer with effect from June 9, 2025. Prior to this, Basak was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) and Chief of the Odisha Distribution Business. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL). Prior to this, Basak was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) and Chief of the Odisha Distribution Business. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL). Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD of Tata Power Company Limited, said, 'I welcome Dwijadas Basak as the new CEO of Tata Power-DDL. He brings with him deep domain expertise and a stellar track record in the power distribution sector. I am confident he will lead Tata Power-DDL into its next phase of transformative growth—driving innovation, boosting operational excellence, and elevating customer centricity to new heights.' Basak has over three decades of experience in power distribution management. He previously served at Tata Power-DDL as Chief of Customer Experience, Commercial, Government Affairs, Communication, and Social Impact Group. From 1991 to 2002, he worked in the power distribution sector in India and Brazil. He joined the Tata Power Group in 2003 and has been associated with several transformation initiatives in the power distribution segment. On his new role, Basak said, 'I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Tata Power-DDL, an organisation that stands as a benchmark in the power distribution domain. Being a proud recipient of the prestigious Deming Prize, the Company reflects excellence in quality management. I look forward to building on its strong foundation and leading the company into its next phase of growth with the support of our highly talented and committed team. I am confident we will continue to deliver industry-best services to approx. 2 million customers and set new performance benchmarks in the sector.' Basak has completed the Advanced Management Program (SLDP) in 2022–2023 from IIM Ahmedabad and holds alumni status of the institute. He has also pursued an Advanced Leadership Course from IIM Bangalore and completed a General Management Certification Program conducted by the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and Tata Management Training Centre (TMTC). Tata Power-DDL is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi.
