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Drastic steps needed to curb power theft in Punjab, says PSERC

Chandigarh, March 31 -- Even though the Punjab government gives 300 units of free power each month to domestic consumers, the number of feeders with 50% or above losses increased by 23%, prompting the... Read More


Power bills in Punjab to go down as regulator merges slabs

Chandigarh, March 29 -- It's good news for power consumers in Punjab. The state electricity regulator on Friday announced a new tariff order for 2025-26 with no hike in electricity charges for domesti... Read More


Focus on rural transformation with rRs.r3,500-cr for village devp

Chandigarh, March 27 -- The Punjab budget outlines a transformative plan for the state's rural areas, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure, irrigation, and community welfare. Finance minister Har... Read More


10% of state's budget to go towards power subsidies

Chandigarh, March 27 -- The financial situation in Punjab for the upcoming fiscal reflects a significant dependence on subsidies, particularly in the power sector. Nearly 10% of the state's total budg... Read More


Bhupesh Bhagel asks MLAs to corner AAP government on drugs, 'unfulfilled' promises during Punjab budget session

Chandigarh, March 19 -- Ahead of the upcoming budget session of the Punjab legislative assembly, the Congress party is preparing to take an aggressive stance and corner the government on drugs and unf... Read More