{
  "id": 6286921,
  "title": "APCPDCL announces temporary power charges for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/apcpdcl-announces-temporary-power-charges-for-ganesh-chaturthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:50:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/apcpdcl-announces-temporary-power-charges-for-ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations/article71442748.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Hindu reports that Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) has announced temporary power charges for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. CMD P. Pullareddy revealed that organizers can avail temporary electricity connections for ₹1,000 for 500 watts and ₹2,250 for 1,000 watts, with supply until September 26. A ₹100 application fee is required, which can be obtained through various channels. APCPDCL has emphasized the importance of electrical safety, urging organizers to avoid unauthorized connections and to locate mandaps/pandals away from electrical hazards. They also advised using quality equipment and having electrical work performed by qualified professionals.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}