Jun 12 2017 : The Times of India (Chennai)

Now, get SMS alert on power cuts





Power consumers in the state can now check their cellphones to get advance notice via text messages of power shutdowns in their neighbourhoods. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has launched the new service recently for consumers attached to the Anna Salai substation inside the TNEB headquarters campus. “Called `minsara nanban' (friends of power) service, the texts will tell consumers of all categories about planned power shutdowns. Tangedco has telephone numbers of 1.65 crore consumers.