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Ludhiana: 22 outsourced PSPCL meter readers sacked as audit exposes billing scam

Ludhiana, Dec. 10 -- A routine internal audit by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has uncovered a meter reading fraud in Ludhiana, resulting in the termination of 22 meter readers, o... Read More


Over 11,000 power theft cases in Ludhiana mark 36% dip this year

Ludhiana, Dec. 8 -- Amid crackdown on electricity pilferage, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has reported a sharp decline in power theft cases across Ludhiana this year. Official re... Read More


Flagged 3 months ago: PSPCL yet to act on 'unsafe' buildings; officials blame manpower shortage

Ludhiana, Dec. 4 -- Nearly three months after the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) declared five of its buildings "unsafe" and in urgent need of repairs, the utility's civil wing has fai... Read More


Ludhiana: No let-up in commuters' woes as protesters dig in their heels

Ludhiana, Dec. 2 -- Hundreds of commuters were left stranded at the Ludhiana bus stand on Monday as the ongoing strike by contractual workers of Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC continued, despite un... Read More


Ludhiana: Row over KM scheme: Commuters left in a lurch as more than 140 buses stay off roads during strike

Ludhiana, Dec. 1 -- Nearly 144 buses remained off the roads on Sunday following the strike by workers of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers' Union, who refused to join duty for the ... Read More


Mission zero outages: PSPCL rolls out rRs.r65cr upgrade to boost power network in city

Ludhiana, Nov. 28 -- The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has launched a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade across the city at an estimated cost of Rs.64.57 crore. The initiative, part... Read More


Ludhiana: More than 400 PSPCL engineers exit official coordination groups

Ludhiana, Nov. 27 -- Electricity services across Ludhiana district came under severe strain on Wednesday after more than 400 high-rank PSPCL engineers, responsible for maintaining uninterrupted power ... Read More


Seven months on, 757 ration depots in Ludhiana yet to be allotted, applicants in limbo

Ludhiana, Nov. 25 -- The allotment of 757 ration depots in the district has been stalled for the past seven months, leaving hundreds of applicants uncertain about their future. The food and civil supp... Read More


Faulty meter: Ombudsman directs PSPCL to 'revise' eatery owner's rRs.r13-lakh bill

Ludhiana, Nov. 24 -- Highlighting yet another alarming case of faulty billing practices, the Punjab electricity ombudsman has come down heavily on the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) fo... Read More


Despite recovery drive: Govt depts owe PSPCL a staggering rRs.r302 crore in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Nov. 24 -- Despite a month long drive to recover pending electricity bills across the district, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) continues to face massive dues worth Rs.302... Read More