Nagaland's capital, Kohima, has been placed on high alert after fresh cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were confirmed. Authorities have declared infected and surveillance zones while banning the movement of pigs, piglets, pork, and pig products to contain the outbreak.
African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. Although it does not infect humans, it poses a serious threat to the livestock industry and the livelihoods of thousands of pig farmers in Nagaland.

African swine fever outbreak puts Nagaland on high alert | Pig movement banned in Kohima

Cuba has suffered a total disconnection of its national electricity system, triggering a nationwide blackout and widespread disruption. Authorities say the collapse followed major failures in the island’s already strained power infrastructure, affecting homes, hospitals and transport networks. Emergency crews are working to restore supply, while officials warn recovery could take time as the country grapples with recurring energy shortages.


Cuba Suffers Total Disconnection of National Electricity System 

Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island and knocked out the country’s power grid. Watch this report for more details!

Cuba Ravaged by Hurricane Rafael | GRAVITAS

Power Outage in Cuba After Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall

Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island’s southwest shore, forcing widespread evacuations of tourists and residents.

Hurricane Rafael Lashes Cuba, Power Grid Collapses | GRAVITAS

The EU unveiled plans to make electricity bills "less dependent" on fossil fuel costs to reduce the likelihood of price hikes similar to those seen when Russia invaded Ukraine.

EU introduces electricity reforms to lessen threat of price spike seen after Russia invaded Ukraine

More than half of the households in Argentina plunged into darkness for two hours after the national electricity grid was affected by the fire on Wednesday. The capital city Buenos Aires, along with other major cities and large areas in the countryside, were partly or wholly affected.

More than half of Argentina plunges into darkness as fire knocks out power grid

Several electrical substations in the Baltimore region were allegedly targeted and attacked by a Maryland woman and a Florida neo-Nazi leader, according to authorities on Monday (February 6).

US: Maryland woman along with neo-Nazi leader charged with attempting to disable Baltimore's power grid

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday said that a serious accident took place at a high-voltage substation which led to widespread power outages in and around Odesa, the southern port city of Ukraine.

New blow to power grid in Ukraine after major accident in Odesa, says PM

Ukraine was only again hit by a barrage of missile strikes as Ukrainian officials accused Russia of targeting crucial infrastructure and energy sources ahead of the winter.

Russia launches new barrage of missile strikes on Ukraine, targets power sources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia would surely launch new missile attacks on his country. He also warned defence forces and citizens to be ready to withstand another week of strain on the power grid.

Zelensky warns  Ukraine of more Russian strikes as fighting rages in Donetsk region

According to officials, Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been disconnected from the country’s grid after Russian shelling destroyed its last remaining high-voltage power lines.

Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant cut off from power grid by Russian shelling

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities had turned the nation's power grid into a "battlefield" and sparked a fresh wave of Ukrainian emigration to Europe.

Zelensky tells EU that Russia is turning Ukraine power grid into 'battlefield'

There is a total electricity blackout in Cuba after strong winds and heavy rains broke down the country's main power system. The electric union says that the work is underway to gradually restore services after 11 million people were left without power last night.

WION Climate Tracker | Hurricane Ian: Cuba's main electricity grid goes offline, 11 mn people left without power

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Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking power grid after losing ground in Kharkiv

A threat intelligence firm has claimed that China-backed state hackers have been attacking the Indian power grid system near Ladakh in recent months. A report released by Recorded Future on Wednesday claimed that the attacks are part of China’s cyber-espionage battle against India, reports Bloomberg.

China-backed hackers waged cyberattacks on Indian power grid system near Ladakh: Report

Texas’ power grid chief executive officer Bill Magness has been fired, as the fallout continues from a deadly blackout last month that left residents without heat, power or water for days.

Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts

Cybersecurity officials watched with growing alarm in September as Russian state hackers started prowling around dozens of American state and local government computer systems just two months before the election.

Russians who pose US election threat have hacked nuclear plants and power grid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to switch off lights on April 5 at 9 PM IST created panic due to fear of failure in power grid nationwide. The power secretary has assured that there will be no blackouts, all appliances will run usual.

India: Power secretary assures 9-minute blackout will not harm power grid

The Iranian army shot down an unidentified drone near the port of Bandar-e Mahshahr on the Gulf Coast on Friday, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency reported. The unmanned aircraft was downed over Iranian territory with a domestically manufactured Mersad surface-to-air missile, said Tasnim news agency which is close to the ultra-conservatives.

Iran downs unidentified drone near Gulf coast: Reports

Iran signed a preliminary agreement with Syria on Saturday to help rebuild the Arab ally's electricity grid, Iranian state media reported, as Tehran seeks a deepening economic role after years of the Syrian conflict.

Iran strikes initial deal to rebuild Syrian power grid

Japan's Hitachi on Monday announced plans to buy a majority stake in the power grid business of Swiss-Swedish engineering giant ABB for $6.4 billion, in what would be its biggest ever buyout.

Hitachi to buy majority stake in ABB's power grid arm for $6.4 billion

Power Grid, Tata Steel, L&T, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, SBI, NTPC, Asian Paint, HDFC Ltd, Hero MotoCorp, ITC Ltd, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, TCS and Reliance Industries were major gainers, which supported the indices

Sensex moves up 110 points as January F&O series takes off

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