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Ludhiana: Storm batters power grids, outages last up to 12hrs

A lineman restoring electricity in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated 10 days ago

Ludhiana: 17-hour power outage hits Grewal Colony, residents battle heat and water woes

Residents allege repeated complaints about oil leakage to PSPCL went unheeded. (HT File)

Published 14 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL issues provisional power bills as contract staff continue protest

Bills generated on past consumption data as outsourced staff stay away from spot billing work. (HT Photo)

Published 20 days ago

Punjab govt to hire 2,437 apprentices as assistant linemen in PSPCL: Cheema

Cheema said the Board of Directors of PSPCL, acting upon the advice of the advocate general, had approved the absorption of 2,437 apprentice trainees as assistant linemen. (PTI)

Published 22 days ago

Unpaid dues leave Ludhiana streets in darkness

Sources in the MC said that the MC wants the PSPCL to settle the dues in place of the payments they owe to the MC. (HT File)

Published 25 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL outsourced staff resume indefinite stir, services take a hit

Union leaders said employees would continue the agitation until their demands were addressed. (HT photo)

Published 26 days ago

Ludhiana: Storm leaves trail of destruction; 215 electricity poles, 65 transformers damaged

PCPCL worker repairing the line at Dugri area after thunderstorm that hit in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 32 days ago

PSPCL apprentice linemen intensify protest, climb power tower in Patiala

The apprentice linemen have been protesting for the past several days, demanding regular recruitment and job opportunities in PSPCL. (HT)

Published 33 days ago

Chandigarh: Getting ₹45/unit genset power for 3 months, 700 families get HC relief

Residents submitted that they hold no legal liability for the amount, as the obligation falls entirely on the absconding developer. (HT File)

Published 37 days ago

20 apprentice linemen hurt as cops resort to lathicharge in Patiala

Police personnel use force to remove the protesters from the gate of PSPCL headquarters in Patiala on Friday. (PTI)

Published 37 days ago

Punjab’s 19 lakh power consumers hit’: Notice to PSPCL over billing ‘errors’ draws no response

PSPCL director (distribution) Inderpal Singh says employees’ strike that lasted nearly two months contributed to disruption; he says he will check if his office filed its response to the PTAC.

Published 41 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL sets up dedicated control room ahead of paddy sowing

Any prolonged disruption in electricity supply can adversely affect irrigation schedules and agricultural operations. (HT PHOTO)

Published 43 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL shifts technical staff to field duties amid manpower crisis

The corporation’s immediate focus is on ensuring quick fault resolution. (HT File)

Published 49 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL workers demand basic pay, raise safety concerns

The workers also urged PSPCL authorities to stop assigning HT line work to assistant linemen during probation, terming the practice illegal and unsafe. (HT File)

Published 51 days ago

Former CMD of Punjab's power utility PSPCL held in corruption case

Former CMD of Punjab's power utility PSPCL held in corruption case

Published 54 days ago

Ludhiana faces power outages after rain, thunderstorm

The workers have to wait for the winds to calm down a little before repairs can be started, chief engineer added. (HT File)

Published 60 days ago

Ludhiana reels under 10-hr outage as storm hits 40 feeders

Officials said strong gusty winds damaged portions of the 66-kV and 220-kV networks, including infrastructure near Sua Road, after trees and heavy branches fell on electricity lines and installations at multiple locations. (HT PHOTO)

Published 71 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL faces flak as rural areas under prolonged power cuts

PSPCL lineman repairing the line connections in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 77 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL recovers ₹251 crore from 1.29 lakh consumers in 3 months

The east circle emerged as the biggest defaulter pocket where 31,167 consumers cleared dues worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>114.33 crore. (HT File)

Published 95 days ago

Ludhiana: ₹26.22 crore power theft detected in a year according to PSPCL

Officials said controlling power theft will be critical to maintaining grid stability and ensuring uninterrupted supply. (HT Photo)

Published 114 days ago

PSPCL: ₹100 crore substation plan gains pace in Ludhiana

PSPCL <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>100-crore power upgrade gains momentum in city (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 117 days ago

Ludhiana: Over 300 PSPCL meter-tampering cases detected in 11 months

In February, PSPCL detected 62 cases of smart meter tampering and slapped <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23.64 lakh as fine on errants. (File photo)

Published 121 days ago

Ludhiana: 354 power theft cases detected in 1.5 years, ₹1.4 crore imposed

PSPCL officials checking consumer meter reading on his Electricity meter in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

Published 129 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL clears ₹23 crore tenders, but ground progress remains slow

Tangled and low-hanging power cables loom over the crowded lanes of Ludhiana’s old city markets in Ludhiana on Thursday, February 26, 2026. (Manish)

Published 137 days ago

Cash pangs worsen: PSPCL’s software switch triggers bill glitch

People aware of the matter in the PSPCL said that the earlier bill generation was stalled for residential and non-residential connections as well, but since then, the issue has been sorted. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 151 days ago

Consumer forum scraps PSPCL’s demand of ₹24L from Khanna unit

The manufacturer challenged the demand, alleging overbilling, repeated cost revisions and lack of transparency. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 156 days ago

Ludhiana: PSPCL pulled up for not updating firm’s ₹22L security deposit

Reportedly, security deposits are advance payments made to the utility as a guarantee for electricity usage or for extensions in sanctioned electricity load. (Manish/HT)

Published 159 days ago

₹99-crore plan to rid Ludhiana of dangling power cables

The tendering process will be carried out in phases, with some tenders likely to be floated on January 29. (HT Photo)

Published 171 days ago

Ludhiana: Sans safety gear, PSPCL contract worker electrocuted in Sahnewal

Officials said had proper safety equipment been used, the severity of the injuries could have been reduced. (HT Photo)

Published 174 days ago

Ludhiana: City resident billed ₹1L for vacant house, PSPCL assures action in 2 days

PSERC norms mandate load reduction within 15 days of application. (HT Photo)

Published 200 days ago

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