Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- Saturday marked the first day of privatisation of the UT electricity department, which has now been rechristened Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL).

CPCL reported no interruptions on Day 1 of the takeover, allowing seamless electricity distribution throughout the city. With smooth handling of power distribution, CPDL claims that it will continue to provide power as usual without any disruption.

On Friday, the department employees, who had been up in arms against privatisation, had decided not to go on strike following the handover. The employees had agreed not to strike work after receiving assurances that they would continue to receive government benefits under the company. This resulted in an agreement ...