Noida: Over 1,500 residents in Sector 105 were left without electricity from Friday morning as oil was allegedly stolen from 12 transformers supplying power to the sector.Power department officials said they were making arrangements to procure oil and resume supply, while a repair team was assigned to inspect and assess the damage. An FIR will be registered based on the panels report.On waking up to no power on Friday morning, Deepak Sharma, RWA president of Sector 105, initially thought it to be a local fault and waited for the power to resume. We checked the transformers when power supply was not restored after a couple of hours and discovered that nearly all the transformers in the sector had been tampered with, said SharmaHe added that Sector 105 is near the GB Nagar police commissionarate and yet the thieves did not fear getting caught.By early evening, residents from B block and D block reported that their inverters had also stopped working. My inverter stopped working by early evening as its battery died down, said Geetanshu Chaudhary, a resident of Sector 105.Kapil Muni, sub-divisional officer (SDO) from the Noida power department, who oversees the area, told TOI, There are about 12 transformers in the sector, some of which are of 1,000 kv capacity. It appears that thieves stole oil from all the transformers late in the night, leaving behind broken door latches and knobs, tampered equipment, and spilt oil.Meanwhile, the transformer repair team of PVVNL visited the sector later in the day to assess the damage. We have inspected about four to five transformers till noon and will be inspecting the rest soon, after which we will submit our report. So far it looks like a case of oil theft by unknown people, said Harsh Srivastava, SDO transformer repair team, PVVNL.Muni added that based on SDO Srivastavas report an FIR will be filed in Sector 63 police station, which is dedicated to power theft and electricity-related complaints. Meanwhile we are arranging oil to refill the transformers and expect the supply to resume by late evening, said Muni.We also published the following articles recentlyMSEDCL appeals to consumer to use mobile app for faulty transformer repairsMSEDCL urges consumers to use its mobile app for transformer repairs. Faulty transformers are now replaced within three days due to the campaign. MSEDCL ensures immediate availability of transformer oil and repaired transformers. Consumers can report transformer failure through the app. The app registers the complaint and notifies authorities to install a functional transformer.Transforming businesses: Leading with AI in the era of connectivityISB Executive Education offers a Leadership with AI program that helps professionals develop skills to navigate the changing business landscape. The program focuses on leveraging AI to drive innovation, make data-driven decisions, and lead with confidence. It is designed for senior leaders, functional leaders, and data scientists who want to enhance their skills and leverage AI for organizational success. The program provides modules on Generative AI applications, industry-relevant AI tools, case studies, assignments, and live case study discussions. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate from ISB and gain the ISB Executive Alumni Status.From junkyard to courtyard: PM Modis call for cleanliness transforms govt officesPrime Minister Narendra Modis cleanliness campaign has transformed government offices in New Delhi. The Department of Posts has created a staff lounge and a courtyard from previously unused spaces. The Ministry of Railways has made state-of-the-art office cabins and washrooms. The Department of Telecommunications has created a gym, recreational room, and a canteen. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and the Central Board of Direct Taxes have institutionalized cleanliness and freed up office space. The Home Ministry and the Personnel Ministry have organized their record rooms and created free space.

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