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Ludhiana: Auto-start genset must at hospital, says PSPCL

The outage was due to a low frequency relay in the 66 kv line that supplies power to the hospital, according to PSPCL chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 11, 2025, 6:16 AM IST

Crackdown on bill defaulters: PSPCL disconnects over 500 connections

PSPCL officials said over 1,000 connections were checked, of which half were disconnected, while the rest paid their outstanding bills. (HT file photo for representation)

Published on Feb 9, 2025, 9:58 AM IST

VB nabs PSPCL deputy chief engineer, lineman taking ₹50k bribe

Accused have been arrested based on a complaint lodged by Lakhvir Singh, senior executive engineer, posted at PSPCL division office in Mukerian, who is resident of Jagat Avenue, village Hardothla in Hoshiarpur. (HT File)

Published on Feb 2, 2025, 5:38 AM IST

35 assistant engineers join Punjab power utilities

Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO (HT File)

Published on Jan 29, 2025, 6:00 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL officials seek FIR against outsourced staff over ‘assault’

Amandeep Singh, vice president of the association, demanded that the police administration register an FIR and take immediate stringent action against the protesters. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 26, 2025, 5:18 AM IST

PSPCL junior engineer, lineman caught for graft

The accused have been identified as JE Manjit Singh and lineman Harjeet Singh. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 18, 2025, 7:10 AM IST

Ludhiana: Power supply disrupted amid dip in temperature

The PSPCL suffers revenue losses due to power supply interruptions.

Published on Dec 24, 2024, 10:25 PM IST

Power supply of 100 ‘polluting’ units in snapped: PSPCL

The PPCB compiled a list of the offending units and sent it to the PSPCL for action. (HT FIle)

Updated on Dec 11, 2024, 9:50 AM IST

Non-installation of quality meters: Industrialists’ body seeks penalty relief from PSPCL

This penalty, FICO delegation argued, is an undue burden on industries, especially those who have already consented to rent quality meters but have not received installations due to delays on PSPCL’s end. (HT file photo)

Published on Dec 3, 2024, 10:12 PM IST

Ludhiana: At 16k, PSPCL records surge in power thefts

The PSPCL has inspected more than 1.01 lakh power connections across the central zone this year. (HT File)

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 10:28 PM IST

Sans safety gear, PSPCL contract staff putting lives on the line daily

Thousands of contractual linesmen in Punjab continue to work in precarious conditions for the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) sans safety equipment.

Updated on Oct 6, 2024, 6:56 AM IST

Ludhiana: GTB Nagar residents rue frequent power outages

Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar in Ludhiana falls under the Focal Point division of the PSPCL. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 30, 2024, 8:18 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL employees proceed on three-day mass leave over demands

PSPCL employees staging a protest in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 11, 2024, 6:52 AM IST

PSPCL official suspended for graft

A probe into the case in on (HT File)

Updated on Aug 29, 2024, 9:58 AM IST

Powercom staff calls to gherao minister’s residence on Sept 1

HT Image

Updated on Aug 29, 2024, 5:14 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL slapped fines worth ₹7.8 cr for power theft this year

Officials say 30,000 connections checked in 40 raids till July , 313 cases of thefts and 498 incidents of meter tampering flagged. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 21, 2024, 10:21 PM IST

PSPCL serves notice on TSPL for its failure to maintain coal stock

The PSPCL has asked the TSPL to take corrective measures else it will revoke clauses of the power purchase agreement and approach the power regulator against it. (AP)

Updated on Aug 21, 2024, 9:00 AM IST

1,108 power theft cases detected, defaulters fined ₹437.54 lakh

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) on Saturday uncovered 1,108 cases of electricity theft during a large-scale inspection drive carried out across five zones of the state. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 11, 2024, 5:20 AM IST

From loss to profit: PSPCL nets ₹830 in 2023-24 fiscal

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has improved its financial condition logging a profit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>830.37 crore in the 2023-24 fiscal following increase in revenue receipts and cutting down its expenses, primarily due to a decrease in power purchases. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 9, 2024, 6:46 AM IST

Poor monsoon: Punjab’s power intake up by 25%

Poor monsoon: Punjab’s power intake up by 25%

Updated on Jul 31, 2024, 11:32 PM IST

Youth Congress protests recurring power cuts in state

Members of the Youth Congress during a protest outside Punjab State Power Corporation Limited headquarters.

Updated on Jul 25, 2024, 9:02 AM IST

Short-staffed PSPCL to call back retired linemen to help with rain-related emergencies

PSPCL continues to struggle to fix technical issues caused by increasing temperature or rain storms. (File)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024, 9:04 AM IST

Amid surge in power demand, four thermal units trip in Punjab

Snags in the four units resulted in 1330 MW thermal generation loss within Punjab. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 11, 2024, 7:00 AM IST

Relief for PSPCL as power demand dips by 5,000 MW

This year, the state has witnessed 30% higher power demand as compared to the last year.

Published on Jul 6, 2024, 10:31 PM IST

Ludhiana: FICO seeks steady power supply, urges govt to roll back hike in tariff

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission ecently increased the fixed charges by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 per KVA and unit rates by 15 paise for industrial consumers. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 6, 2024, 10:16 PM IST

Ludhiana: Day on, cops file FIR over 8-year-old’s death by electrocution

Victim’s father Rakesh Kumar said that the minor went out to buy snacks from a nearby grocery store. When he came in contact with an electricity pole, he was electrocuted and died on the spot. (iStock)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024, 5:10 AM IST

PSPCL meets all-time high power demand of 16,078 MW: Punjab minister Harbhajan Singh ETO

Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) successfully met its all-time highest demand of 16,078 MW on June 19 this year, surpassing last year’s maximum demand of 15,325 MW. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 23, 2024, 7:40 AM IST

Peak demand: PSPCL gets go-ahead to impose power cuts

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has authorised Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to impose rotational power cuts, but with riders, to bridge the gap between demand and supply.

Updated on Jun 21, 2024, 8:18 AM IST

Punjab stares at power cuts as demand hits all-time high

A PSPCL official says that if it doesn’t rain soon, authorities will have to impose power cuts as peak power demand will cross the maximum capacity of 16,000 megawatts.

Updated on Jun 19, 2024, 5:44 AM IST

Punjab shocker: State losing ₹1,850 cr annually to power theft

The Patti sub-division, represented by rural development minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, had the most loss at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>133 crore, followed by Zira at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>131 crore annually. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 17, 2024, 6:12 AM IST

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