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Ludhiana: Viral food vendor fined rRs.r8 lakh for 'stealing' electricity

Ludhiana, Sept. 7 -- The enforcement wing of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has imposed a fine of Rs.8.1 lakh on Ravinder Pal Singh, the viral food vendor known for his burger join... Read More


Ludhiana: Four fatalities in 3 months, PSPCL staff still without safety gear

Ludhiana, Sept. 3 -- A day after heavy rains inundated Ludhiana and caused widespread power outages, outsourced linemen and assistant linemen employed as CHB (Complaint Handling Bikes) and CHW (Compla... Read More


16-hr outage: Many Ludhiana areas plunge into darkness

Ludhiana, Sept. 2 -- Various parts of the city witnessed power outage for long hours on Monday after heavy rains battered Ludhiana, plunging nearly 20% of the population into blackout and disrupting s... Read More


Ludhiana: In 3 months, 1 lakh subsidised foodgrain beneficiaries removed

Ludhiana, Aug. 31 -- Acting on the verification drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries, Ludhiana has witnessed exclusion of over 1.09 lakh people enrolled for subsidised foodgrains in the past thr... Read More


Ludhiana: Suspended PSPCL staff back on duty, probe on

Ludhiana, Aug. 30 -- After nearly a week-long standoff between the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and its employees' unions, the corporation has reinstated two staff members who were s... Read More


Ludhiana: RC, DL issuance delayed for 6 months, commuters hassled

Ludhiana, Aug. 30 -- Despite repeated assurances from state transport authorities, hundreds of vehicle owners in Ludhiana are still waiting for their printed vehicle registration certificates (RCs) an... Read More


Ludhiana: Allotment of 757 ration depots remains stalled

Ludhiana, Aug. 25 -- The allotment of 757 ration depots in Ludhiana district has been hanging on fire for the past four months, leaving hundreds of applicants in a state of uncertainty. Despite comple... Read More


Ludhiana: Veggies' prices soar as supply from HP hit

Ludhiana, Aug. 20 -- Amid incessant rainfall and widespread landslides in Himachal Pradesh that has affected vegetable supplies from the state to the city, residents are facing steep hikes in prices, ... Read More


Ludhiana records 52% dip in power theft cases despite rising demand

Ludhiana, Aug. 19 -- Despite the surge in demand amid ongoing paddy season, Ludhiana district has recorded a sharp fall in power theft cases. Official data shows nearly a 52% decline compared to last ... Read More


Ludhiana: PSPCL staff end 4-day stir after talks with minister

Ludhiana, Aug. 15 -- After four days of disruptions, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employees on Thursday called off their strike following a meeting with power minister Harbhajan Sing... Read More