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Punjab State Power Corporation Limited News

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Punjab: With over 60% posts vacant, PSPCL reeling under staff shortage

The data reveals that 8,318 posts of linemen, out of the total sanctioned 13,390 are vacant, while 15,979 posts of assistant linemen, out of a total of 22,769 posts are vacant. (HT file)

Published on May 29, 2025, 9:22 AM IST

Ludhiana: Storm exposes PSPCL’s crumbling infra as monsoon woes loom

Ludhiana residents endured power cuts lasting up to 24 hours following a fierce storm on Saturday night, leaving them sweltering in the brutal heat. (Ht Photo)

Updated on May 27, 2025, 10:12 PM IST

Punjab’s power demand drops, thanks to rain relief

MeT officials said there may be a slight temperature rise over the next few days, though it may see a decline by mid-week. (HT File)

Published on May 27, 2025, 8:36 AM IST

Storm aftermath: Ludhiana reels under 22-hour outage

A tree that got uprooted at a market in Model Town area in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on May 26, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

Power demand surges in Punjab, breaches 14,000-MW mark

Volunteers distribute water to train passengers on a hot summer day in Jalandhar on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published on May 21, 2025, 9:44 AM IST

Ludhiana: Burglary at PSPCL office; equipment worth ₹1.3L stolen

The police registered a case under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the BNS, pertaining to theft, housebreaking and criminal trespass. (HT photo for representation)

Published on May 17, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

Gusty winds cost over ₹1 crore to Ludhiana’s power infrastructure

Uprooted tree in Janta Nagar after strong winds that hit the city on Thursday night in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on May 3, 2025, 6:24 AM IST

Ludhiana: Two months on, over 9,000 plot owners await power connection

According to PSPCL officials, clearing backlog is a challenge amid limited manpower. (HT File)

Published on May 2, 2025, 9:06 AM IST

Mohali: PSPCL lineman electrocuted to death while repairing transformer

According to sources, two transformers were located in close proximity at the location. Harpreet had shut down the power supply to one, unaware that the other was still live. (HT Photo)

Published on May 1, 2025, 8:46 AM IST

Punjab: 3 hydel projects exceed annual power generation targets

Three major hydel projects under the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) have surpassed their annual generation targets, recording the highest output in the past three years. (HT File)

Published on Apr 26, 2025, 10:00 AM IST

Ludhiana’s 94% surge in unauthorised load has PSPCL worried

Consequences are visible in rising infrastructure maintenance costs, consumer complaints, and more frequent outages. (HT File)

Published on Apr 22, 2025, 5:26 AM IST

Addressing industrial consumers’ complaints: PSPCL proposes pilot project to outsource work in 10 subdivisions

To speed up the redressal of industrial consumers’ complaints and enhance operational efficiency, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has proposed a pilot project to outsource the work of two subdivisions in each of the five zones

Published on Apr 20, 2025, 8:40 AM IST

Ludhiana: Power demand up 33% amid rising mercury says PSPCL data

PSPCL officials reported that the sharp increase in demand in these areas has led to voltage fluctuations and frequent outages. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 17, 2025, 7:52 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL rolls out new email for complaints

Consumers dissatisfied with the decisions made by the divisional, sub-divisional, or zonal-level consumer grievance forums can appeal to the Corporate Forum in Ludhiana. (HT File)

Published on Apr 16, 2025, 7:24 AM IST

Ludhiana: Year on, PSPCL sub-station staffers await overtime pay

According to the data available, nearly 200 staffers at 39 sub-stations under the operation and maintenance (O&M) division are hit. (HT File)

Published on Apr 10, 2025, 6:22 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL sets up control room to combat crop fires amid harvest, issues safety guidelines

The control room operates from Patiala, connecting all divisional and sub-divisional offices, says Gurvir Singh, SDO of Ludhiana suburban circle. (HT File Photo)

Published on Apr 3, 2025, 5:34 AM IST

10% of state’s budget to go towards power subsidies

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann going to present the Punjab Budget in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Ravi Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 27, 2025, 5:32 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL overcharging domestic consumers, says Ex MSME director

Ex-MSME director Dhillon claims that PSPCL is wrongly using the number of days in a month instead of the correct billing factor, leading to inflated electricity bills. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 19, 2025, 5:40 AM IST

Ludhiana: Hours before Kejriwal, Mann’s visit, civil hospital plunges into darkness

Hours before the inauguration of a ‘renovated’ civil hospital by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the district hospital plunged into darkness. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 18, 2025, 8:04 AM IST

Ludhiana: Frequent power outages in Focal Point irk locals as GIS substation faces delays

Despite the setbacks, PSTCL officials cited the GIS substation, developed by Toshiba Private Limited, will be operational before the advent of paddy season. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 15, 2025, 10:08 PM IST

Ludhiana: Deadline extended for power quality meters

According to Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, those who missed the original deadline to opt for rental installation can do so until March 31, 2025, without facing immediate penalties. (HT photo for representation)

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 6:46 AM IST

Bedlam in House after LoP makes graft allegations against power minister

Congress MLA and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa along with other Congress leaders on the second day of special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 8:56 AM IST

PSPCL staff shortage cripples maintenance work in Ludhiana

As per official data, out of 5,681 posts,only 1,666 are filled, hampering services and operations at divisional level. (Manish/HT)

Published on Feb 24, 2025, 10:51 PM IST

PSPCL gets ₹4,000-cr boost, but free power subsidy gap remains

Given PSPCL’s reported loss of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,500 crore for the year, the Punjab government has allocated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,500 crore to the PSPCL to comply with these guidelines. (HT File)

Published on Feb 24, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

PSPCL bags ‘A’ grade, Haryana power utilities retain ‘A+’ in annual ranking

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has improved its performance, securing the 12th position with an ‘A’ grade among 52 power utilities in the country and the 7th position among state utilities. (Representational image)

Published on Feb 22, 2025, 8:49 PM IST

Ludhiana: 2,400 farmers reaped benefits of Paani Bachao, Paise Kamao scheme in five years

PSPCL’s Paani Bachao, Paise Kamao scheme is currently operational in four divisions of Ludhiana—Doraha, Khanna, Raikot and Samrala—covering 16 agricultural feeders, including Loharmajra, Jallowal, Dulwan, Barwali Lehi, Julamgarh and Manupur. (HT File)

Published on Feb 19, 2025, 10:15 PM IST

Ludhiana: Upgrade work triggers power outage in several areas

The disruption may have been caused by a technical glitch, says an official

Published on Feb 16, 2025, 5:26 AM IST

Ludhiana: Power quality meters not installed, industrial units penalised

Industrialists term <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80-per-kW penalty unfair as they say such meters are in short supply (HT File)

Published on Feb 10, 2025, 7:56 AM IST

Ludhiana: 7 power violations detected; ₹5 lakh imposed

PSPCL officials said FIRs will be registered against those resorting to power theft. (HT file)

Published on Feb 8, 2025, 9:34 AM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL takes up infra upgrade as demand likely to surge soon

One major upgrade involves enhancing the transmission lines along Lalton Kalan to Gill Road and from Sahnewal to Kanganwal using high-temperature low sag (HTLS) conductors. (HT File)

Published on Feb 8, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

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