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Punjab electricity board engineers flag PSPCL's ‘unrealistic’ power loss target

February 10, 2026 12:48 pm

The engineers’ body argues that the revision appears aimed at projecting a reduction in power purchase costs of more than Rs 5,200 crore over three years.

Punjab govt power connections to have prepaid smart meters; state's borrowing limit to go up

January 28, 2026 5:43 pm

In 2021-22, the Centre introduced a power sector reform-linked borrowing incentive in the form of additional borrowing space up to 0.5 per cent of gross state domestic product (GSDP).

Storm batters Mohali: Power out for over 36 hours in several sectors, water supply hit

January 24, 2026 2:45 pm

Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal expressed hope that the power supply would be restored within the next few hours.

Engineers are protesting the government's move to dilute recruitment norms for the top posts at PSPCL and PSTCL. (File)

From PSEB to PSPCL and PSTCL: How CMD rules in Punjab power utilities have changed since 2010

December 24, 2025 10:53 am

A fresh amendment allowing secretary-level IAS officers to be appointed as CMD of PSPCL and PSTCL, without consultation with stakeholders, has sparked a row.

Punjab is preparing to challenge the revamped rural scheme, with Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond set to brief media before a December 30 Vidhan Sabha resolution.

Chairman-cum-MD of PSPCL: Amid appointment row, Punjab govt changes guidelines

December 23, 2025 4:20 pm

The government issued a notification to “appoint an lAS officer, who has served/is serving in the rank of secretary or above, whether in service or retired, to the post of chairman- cum-managing Director, PSPCL” amending the earlier orders.”

The prime properties belong to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and other government departments.

PSPCL functioning with only 2 full-time directors; key posts remain vacant amid ongoing employee unrest

November 22, 2025 7:10 pm

In a letter to the Punjab chief minister in March this year, PSEBEA had urged the government to fill vacant director-level positions before the onset of the paddy season, but no appointments have been finalised yet.

Section 43(4) of the Bill would permit consumers above 1 megawatt (MW) demand to shift to private suppliers. (File)

Punjab ‘silent’ on Centre’s draft electricity amendment bill as unions warn of ‘roadmap to privatisation’

November 10, 2025 2:48 pm

The Union Ministry of Power issued the draft on October 9 and sought comments within 30 days.

As Punjab govt plans to sell properties to shore up funds, row over 50 acres of PSPCL land identified for sale

November 07, 2025 4:07 pm

As per the minutes of a meeting held by Chief Secretary K A P Sinha on October 1, the government has decided to give away various properties of the PSPCL to the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority.

Employees allege political interference as PSPCL suspends chief engineer for Ropar and Goindwal plants over ‘hike in fuel cost’

November 02, 2025 2:53 pm

A day after taking over as the power secretary and CMD of Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited, Basant Garg ordered Harish Sharma’s suspension, triggering widespread resentment.