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Ludhiana: PSPCL recovers rRs.r80cr dues from govt depts

Ludhiana, March 3 -- The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's (PSPCL) Ludhiana Central zone recovered over Rs.80 crore in dues from defaulting government departments during a month-long drive in t... Read More


Ludhiana: 'Malfunctioning' ticket machines a big hassle, say bus conductors

Ludhiana, Feb. 27 -- Outdated and malfunctioning electronic ticket machines have turned the simple ticketing process into a daily hassle for conductors of the "cash-strapped" Punjab Roadways and Pepsu... Read More


PSPCL snaps supply to 12k meters over unpaid dues in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Feb. 26 -- As the financial year nears completion on March 31, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) Ludhiana central zone has ramped up efforts to recover outstanding dues from... Read More


PSPCL staff shortage cripples maintenance work in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Feb. 24 -- With summer round the corner, Ludhiana's central zone is facing a serious shortage of power department staff, with 70% technical posts lying vacant, who are responsible to cater t... Read More


Encroachers have free run at Ludhiana ISBT, official 'apathy'

Ludhiana, Feb. 24 -- Passengers at the Ludhiana Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) have voiced their concerns over the rampant encroachment on walkways by shopkeepers. Over the years, stores have steadil... Read More


Ludhiana: 3 years on, only 14% covered under smart meter project

Ludhiana, Feb. 23 -- PSPCL's smart meter installation drive, launched to tighten the noose on power theft, fix electricity irregularities and ensure accurate billing, is struggling to gain traction ev... Read More


Protest by outsourced staff hassles passengers at Ludhiana bus stand

Ludhiana, Feb. 21 -- Chaos erupted at the Ludhiana's Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT) on Thursday afternoon when outsourced Punjab Roadways employees staged a protest over alleged salary delays from the... Read More


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

Ludhiana, Feb. 19 -- As many as 2,400 farmers in the rural areas of Ludhiana have enrolled in "Paani Bachao, Paise Kamao"-the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's (PSPCL) flagship scheme-over the ... Read More


Two months on, no driving tests held at centre near Rose Garden in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Feb. 19 -- The work at the automated driving test centre near Rose Garden has been at a complete standstill for the past two months due to a severe staff crunch, causing inconvenience to loc... Read More


Ludhiana: Month on, outsourced transport employees await salaries

Ludhiana, Feb. 17 -- Hundreds of outsourced employees, including drivers, conductors and workshop staff responsible for the operation of government-run bus services, have said that they haven't receiv... Read More