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Decade old case comes back to haunt former Punjab Power Corporation CMD KD Chaudhary

May 21, 2026 1:47 pm

At the heart of the investigation is a 66 KV substation in Ludhiana’s Basant Avenue, constructed between 2011 and 2015.

Punjab power demand surges over 30% in just 5 days as 47°C heatwave triggers local blackouts

May 20, 2026 2:28 pm

Amid rising external power purchases and frequent trippings and unscheduled cuts, trade unions have announced PSPCL employees won’t work overtime from Thursday.

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

PSPCL returns Rs 1.97 crore guarantee to firm linked to minister, row erupts

April 23, 2026 1:23 pm

The issue pertains to the 40-acre Hampton Court Business Park project in Ludhiana.

PSPCL cancels promotions of linemen who participated in February 12 Bharat bandh

March 05, 2026 4:57 pm

Power employees’ unions to stage a protest outside the Ludhiana residence of Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora on March 28.

Punjab electricity consumers complain of inflated bills as 'hurried' software change triggers glitches

February 24, 2026 5:55 pm

Consumers say the inflated bills contradict the ruling AAP’s claim that nearly 90% consumers receive zero bills because the Punjab Government provides 600 units of free electricity bimonthly.

A view of the PSPCL land in village Badungar, district Patiala.

Punjab State Power Corporation’s fresh land transfer to PUDA raises concerns amid stalled projects

February 13, 2026 2:23 pm

The employee federations argue that previous transfers of PSPCL land to PUDA have failed to translate into actual development or revenue generation, even after several years.

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.

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.