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High court asks chief secy, PSPCL MD about power backup at Rajindra Hospital

In February, the petition was disposed of as the Punjab chief secretary had told the high court that the health department has been told to ensure that auto-switch facilities for DG sets/power backup are installed in all government hospitals across Punjab, to address any power failure issues. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 02, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Termination of power purchase pact: PSERC’s order on relief to private firm set aside

The PSERC had on March 15, 2024 granted relief to NV Distillers and Breweries Pvt Limited.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 08:30 AM IST

Dam water levels low, Punjab stares at ‘power’ crisis ahead of paddy season

The water level in Bhakra reservoir, also known as Gobind Sagar, is at 474.78m, down by four metres from last year’s level of 478.78m on the corresponding day. (HT File)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 08:20 AM IST

PSPCL technical staff back on ground duties amid peak demand

Facing an acute staff shortage and surging electricity demand due to rising temperatures, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued an urgent directive to redeploy technical employees currently assigned to administrative roles back to field duties.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:40 AM IST

Ludhiana: Technical staff shortage impedes power supply

According to official data, PSPCL across Punjab faces a staggering shortage of 24,197 vacancies out of a total of 34,624 positions for technical staff, further complicating the corporation’s ability to maintain a reliable power supply. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:12 AM IST