The Latest Breaking News from PSPCL

Punjab Govt. to revert to old office timings from July 17

Punjab govt announces 9am-5pm office timings from July 17. CM Bhagwant Mann had earlier announced 7.30am-2pm timings for summer season. Aim to save electricity & give visitors respite from heat. Unique decision, hopes other states follow.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Power demand declines by 3000 MW in Punjab after rains; units shut down

PATIALA: The power demand in Punjab has declined by more than 3000 MW following rainfall during the peak summers and paddy season.

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2023

Punjab Police removes protesting farmers from outside PSPCL office in Patiala

The protesters were agitating against the state government to stop charging commercial rates on electricity connections for ancillary businesses such as dairying

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Punjab: Rust in base of main tower caused collapse

MOHALI: The preliminary probe has found that the rusted lower portion of the main power tower was the main cause for collapse. The high-tension wires fixed with other two towers could not withstand the pull pressure and gave way. The PSPCL inspection team failed to notice the rusted base of…

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022

Punjab: PSPCL team held hostage, 3 booked

BATHINDA: In a second such case in Barnala district within a few days, a PSPCL team was held hostage on Thursday and allegedly beaten up at Sehna village when it had gone to check power theft. The team head, junior engineer Vikrant Shah sustained injuries and has been admitted at…

The Times of India · May 19, 2022