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punjab state power corporation limited news

HC quashes PSPCL tender for supply of 1,000 electrical meters

The tender process was initiated in February 2025 and a purchase order was placed on March 18, 2026, by the PSPCL. (Shutterstock)
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Published on Jul 10, 2026 09:14 am IST

Clarify stand on DA payment to employees, HC tells PSPCL

The PSPCL argument is that there are independent rules and regulations for its employees and thus, it is aggrieved by the April 8 order. (Shutterstock)
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Published on Jul 09, 2026 09:03 am IST

PSPCL staffers in Ludhiana say no to key field duties

The unions have also decided that employees will not perform duties beyond the prescribed working hours and will not accept additional responsibilities that fall outside their designated assignments. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:01 am IST

Ludhiana: Rain brings relief to industry as PSPCL lifts night power curbs

The load-management schedule had virtually brought night-shift production to a halt across several engineering, textile, bicycle, auto-parts and MSME units, many of which depend on overnight operations. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 03, 2026 10:57 pm IST

Punjab: Another thermal power unit shut; six offline amid contractual staff’s strike

Punjab recorded a peak power demand of around 15,600 MW on Tuesday.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 24, 2026 07:14 am IST

Thermal unit shutdowns turn up heat on PSPCL’s coffers

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited contractual employees staging a protest against the Punjab government in Bathinda on Monday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 22, 2026 10:55 pm IST

Ludhiana: Over ₹10 crore lost to transformer thefts in a yr, reveals PSPCL report

A damaged transformer can disrupt power supply to entire villages, agricultural feeders and irrigation operations, affecting both residents and farmers. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 05:24 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL restricts staff leave till Sept 15 as paddy season peaks

Farmers sowing paddy on a field in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:44 am IST

Ludhiana reels under 14-hr outage, PSPCL pegs losses at nearly ₹2 crore

An uprooted tree and a damaged electricity transformer after Thursday’s storm in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 13, 2026 05:50 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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 10, 2026 05:52 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL reshuffles staff ahead of paddy season, JE crisis persists

Sub-divisions, including parts of the Adda Dakha division, are functioning with only one JE. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 07, 2026 03:42 am IST

Ludhiana: Staff shortage affects consumer services at PSPCL’s division office

The Agar Nagar division caters to nearly 1.5 lakh consumers through its three units and is currently grappling with increased public footfall amid peak summer season. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 05:44 am IST

Ludhiana: Contract staff call off strike after assurance on revised pay, hiring

The process is expected to be completed by June 15. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 25, 2026 06:28 am IST

Ludhiana: Man booked for transformer tampering, PSPCL pegs loss at ₹81,000

The FIR was registered on Saturday on the complaint of PSPCL XEN Focal Point Sanjeev Jolly. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 25, 2026 06:08 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL’s maintenance work hit as summer load rises

Officials added that once fully implemented, the project is expected to significantly improve supply stability and reduce repeated local faults . (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 24, 2026 05:58 am IST

Ludhiana: Services hit as over 200 PSPCL contract staff launch indefinite stir in district

With complaints related to power cuts, low voltage, and transformer faults, the department is struggling to manage the growing workload. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on May 23, 2026 06:28 am IST

PSPCL’s ₹2-cr security return to Sanjeev Arora-linked firm under ED gaze

Sanjeev Arora was arrested by the ED on May 9 from his official residence in Chandigarh after raids were carried out against him in an alleged ₹100-crore GST fraud case. (HT PHOTO)
chandigarh news
Published on May 17, 2026 06:58 am IST

Ludhiana:PSPCL snaps supply to 36 govt offices, tells them to clear dues

The department has reportedly granted a final window to departments to clear pending dues. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 14, 2026 06:58 am IST

Ludhiana: Strike ends as PSPCL comes up with direct contractual engagement policy

Outsourced workers’ protest that went on for over a week affected routine operations. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 11, 2026 04:24 am IST

Ludhiana: Routine maintenance hit as PSPCL outsourced staff strike enters 2nd week

PSPCL Lineman repairing the transformer in Ludhiana on Thursday. Officials admitted that the strike has increased pressure on regular staff and hit field-level operations. (HT Photo)
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Published on May 08, 2026 06:08 am IST

Storm effect: PSPCL pegs losses at ₹8 crore

A 220 kV tower damaged near Sahnewal in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT File)
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Published on May 05, 2026 05:44 am IST

Ludhiana: Staff shortage strains PSPCL field operations, say officials

The junior engineer (JE) category is also facing a shortfall, with 233 employees working against 467 sanctioned posts. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 05, 2026 04:24 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL pegs storm losses at ₹1.61 crore

Of the damaged poles, 168 were nine-metre structures and 19 were eleven-metre poles. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 05, 2026 04:10 am IST

PSPCL moves HC against deadline to pay DA to employees, pensioners

The order was passed by the high court on April 8 and released on April 19. Rough estimates suggest the liability for the government would be anywhere between ₹10,000 crore and ₹14,000 crore. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Published on May 03, 2026 05:26 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL replaces ageing underground cable with overhead line to curb outages

According to officials, the new 66kV overhead lines linking Ferozepur Road, PAU and Sarabha Nagar will reduce repair time that earlier took two to three days to restore. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on May 02, 2026 04:20 am IST

No power shortage in Punjab from May 1, says minister Sanjeev Arora

Power minister Sanjeev Arora
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:48 am IST

Watt a relief! Mohali’s power struggles are almost over

According to PSPCL, the city recorded a peak consumption in June-July of nearly 350 MW per day last year, with an annual growth rate of 15-20% (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:46 am IST

Punjab: Facing public heat, PSPCL caps planned power cuts at 4 hours

The revised protocol comes a day after PSPCL faced criticism for enforcing scheduled power cuts ranging from 8 to 10 hours across major cities, including Patiala, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Mohali and Bathinda. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 03:58 am IST

Maintenance work to disrupt power supply in Ludhiana

Chief engineer (central zone) Jasdev Singh Hans said the shutdown has been planned for maintenance ahead of peak summer demand. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 23, 2026 06:12 am IST

PSPCL’s infra upgrade drive to trigger outages across major cities

A PSPCL spokesperson said that the ‘modernisation’ projects worth ₹5,000 crore involve shifting overhead cables, upgrading transformer capacities, and integrating smarter distribution technology.
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 23, 2026 05:40 am IST
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