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Ludhiana: Consumers throng PSPCL offices over ‘inflated’ power bills

Consumers seek clarification over average bills issued during strike of contract staff. Utility says amounts will be adjusted after regular readings resume. (HT Photo)
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Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:02 am IST

Ludhiana: Over 1,500 transformers develop snag across PSPCL’s Central Zone

High temperatures, overloading, thunderstorms key reasons, PSPCL asks consumers to get load enhanced. (HT FILE)
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Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:01 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL warns officers of disciplinary action over transfer delay

PSPCL has also asked all departments to submit an Action Taken Report within seven days of the issuance of the memo. (HT Photo)
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Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:15 am IST

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

A lineman restoring electricity in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
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Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:19 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 30, 2026 05:34 pm IST

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)
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Published on Jun 24, 2026 04:18 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 21, 2026 04:42 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 18, 2026 10:59 pm IST

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)
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Published on Jun 18, 2026 03:38 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 12, 2026 03:12 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 10, 2026 05:52 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 06, 2026 08:18 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 06, 2026 05:06 am IST

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.
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Published on Jun 02, 2026 08:00 am IST

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)
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Published on Jun 01, 2026 03:00 am IST

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

The corporation’s immediate focus is on ensuring quick fault resolution. (HT File)
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Published on May 25, 2026 07:28 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 23, 2026 06:44 am IST

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

Former CMD of Punjab's power utility PSPCL held in corruption case
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Published on May 20, 2026 09:57 pm IST

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)
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Published on May 15, 2026 03:30 am IST

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)
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Published on May 04, 2026 03:22 am IST

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

PSPCL lineman repairing the line connections in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 27, 2026 06:50 am IST

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 ₹114.33 crore. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 22, 2026 04:08 am IST

PSPCL: ₹100 crore substation plan gains pace in Ludhiana

PSPCL ₹100-crore power upgrade gains momentum in city (Parveen Kumar/HT)
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Published on Mar 19, 2026 03:22 am IST

PSPCL revokes suspension of Ropar thermal plant’s chief engineer after 4 months

More than four months after suspending the chief engineer of Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant (GGSSTP), Ropar, Harish Kumar Sharma, over alleged irregularities in fuel cost, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) on Monday revoked his suspension. Sharma was suspended on November 1, 2025.
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Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:12 am IST

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

In February, PSPCL detected 62 cases of smart meter tampering and slapped ₹23.64 lakh as fine on errants. (File photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 14, 2026 06:26 am IST

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)
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Published on Mar 06, 2026 08:38 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 26, 2026 09:43 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 12, 2026 06:36 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 08, 2026 03:52 am IST
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