Protests Over Outages in Punjab; PSPCL Asks Govt Offices to Switch Off ACs, Use Power Judiciously
3 years, 8 months ago

Protests Over Outages in Punjab; PSPCL Asks Govt Offices to Switch Off ACs, Use Power Judiciously

News 18  

Punjab is reeling under a severe power crisis in peak summer season, with unscheduled and long outages leading to protests by consumers in various parts of the state. The state-owned Punjab State Power Corporation Limited admitted it was facing a problem in meeting the demand of more than 14,500 Plus MW as temperatures continue to soar in the state. Era of long power cuts is back though even rivals forced to admit we left Punjab power surplus. SAD won’t remain mute witness.” Power cuts by @capt_amarinder govt are deliberate excuse for denying free power to farmers at peak of paddy plantation.

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Drastic steps needed to curb power theft in Punjab, says PSERC
2 hours, 35 minutes ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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 power regulator to question the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission chairman Viswajeet Khanna said PSPCL needs to take drastic action to focus on such high-loss …

PSPCL gets ₹4,000-cr boost, but free power subsidy gap remains
1 month, 1 week ago

PSPCL gets ₹4,000-cr boost, but free power subsidy gap remains

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government’s decision to avail an additional borrowing of 0.5% of the gross state domestic product has provided a significant financial boost to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, which has received ₹4,004 crore. This amount includes ₹504 crore in unpaid electricity bills from various Punjab government departments, pending since 2021, which the PSPCL had been struggling to recover. Given …

Crackdown on bill defaulters: PSPCL disconnects over 500 connections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Crackdown on bill defaulters: PSPCL disconnects over 500 connections

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited on Saturday intensified its drive against electricity bill defaulters, disconnecting over 500 power connections in Kharar, Kurali, Gharuan, Majra and Morinda. PSPCL officials said over 1,000 connections were checked, of which half were disconnected, while the rest paid their outstanding bills. PSPCL officials said that over 1,000 connections were checked, of which half were …

Ludhiana: Power supply disrupted amid dip in temperature
3 months ago

Ludhiana: Power supply disrupted amid dip in temperature

Hindustan Times  

Despite reduction in power demand amid winter, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited is facing significant challenges in maintaining a steady power supply to both domestic and industrial consumers across Ludhiana. “The tripping issues are further aggravated by the accumulation of dust and carbon particles on the insulating discs of high-voltage transmission lines, which short-circuit when exposed to smog,” explained a …

Power crisis in cash-strapped Pakistan, Karachi residents hit streets over 12 hr-long outages
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Power crisis in cash-strapped Pakistan, Karachi residents hit streets over 12 hr-long outages

Firstpost  

Residents of Pakistan’s Karachi staged protests after they faced over 12 hour power outages and water supply cuts on a daily basis. They say scheduled and unscheduled load-shedding have significantly disrupted water supply in the region Residents of Pakistan's Karachi have complained of facing power cuts of over 12 hours everyday. Water supply disrupted by power cuts According to a …

90% households in Punjab were reported to be receiving zero power bills
6 months, 3 weeks ago

90% households in Punjab were reported to be receiving zero power bills

Hindustan Times  

In 2022, when Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took office, a significant concern for more than 3 crore people of Punjab was whether the newly-formed state government would provide 300 units of free electricity from the first month. Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said 90% of the consumers in the state are enjoying free electricity. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Relief for PSPCL as power demand dips by 5,000 MW
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Relief for PSPCL as power demand dips by 5,000 MW

Hindustan Times  

The power demand in Punjab has dipped by 5,000 megawatts, giving much-needed relief to the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. A senior PSPCL official said all thermal units in the state as well as the private sector were running at half load due to the low demand. Until recently, the searing heatwave and paddy transplantation had pushed the state’s peak …

At 16,078 MW, power demand goes past capacity, a unit of Talwandi Sabo plant shuts
9 months, 1 week ago

At 16,078 MW, power demand goes past capacity, a unit of Talwandi Sabo plant shuts

Hindustan Times  

The continuous spell of the searing heatwave coupled with paddy transplantation pushed Punjab’s peak power demand beyond its maximum supply capacity of 16,000 megawatts on Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the state recorded 16,078 MW of power demand, crossing the capacity of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. According to the PSPCL, the state’s own generation, when the …

Punjab stares at power cuts as demand hits all-time high
9 months, 1 week ago

Punjab stares at power cuts as demand hits all-time high

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh/Patiala: With the intense heatwave sweeping the region, the power demand has almost hit the roof in the state as the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited on Tuesday afternoon supplied an all-time high of 15,963 megawatts, slightly below its maximum capacity of 16,000 MW. A PSPCL official says that if it doesn’t rain soon, authorities will have to impose power …

Punjab: As power demand peaks, clamour for free power policy review grows
9 months, 1 week ago

Punjab: As power demand peaks, clamour for free power policy review grows

Hindustan Times  

The continuous spell of searing heat has pushed Punjab’s power demand to an all-time high prompting the All India Power Engineers Federation to request Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann to take immediate measures to avoid power grid disturbance. During the first 16 days of June, Punjab’s power demand increased by 43% compared to the corresponding period last year. As per …

Govt depts bleed PSPCL, owe ₹4,637 crore in power arrears
1 year ago

Govt depts bleed PSPCL, owe ₹4,637 crore in power arrears

Hindustan Times  

Patiala : Electricity bill arrears of consumers in Punjab have shot up by nearly ₹400 crore in a year. From ₹4,240 crore in the 2022-23 fiscal, the pending power bills of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited consumers has swelled to ₹4,637 crore till February-end this year, data from the state power utility records reveals. From ₹ 4,240 crore in the …

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited suffers heavy losses due to dust storm
1 year, 10 months ago

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited suffers heavy losses due to dust storm

Hindustan Times  

Dust and windstorms in the region on Wednesday night caused heavy losses to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, apart from disturbing the power supply in many areas. State load which was 7,000 MW before the storm in night, dipped to 2,500 MW during the storm, as many lines were disturbed. As per engineers state load which was 7,000 MW before …

Punjab: Power consumption up 12%, unpaid subsidy bills and summer months stare govt in the face
2 years, 1 month ago

Punjab: Power consumption up 12%, unpaid subsidy bills and summer months stare govt in the face

Op India  

Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh has said in a statement that compared to January 2022, the monthly power consumption in the state has gone up by 12 per cent. The PSEB Engineers’ Association wrote to the Chief Minister saying the “costly indecisions” including mounting subsidy bill, widening expenditure gap and no substantial increase in power generation will cause problems in …

Pakistan begins restoring power after grid breakdown triggers worst electricity outage in months
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan begins restoring power after grid breakdown triggers worst electricity outage in months

India Today  

Pakistan's government began restoring power to millions of people on Monday after a breakdown in the grid triggered the worst electricity outage in months and highlighted the weak infrastructure of the heavily indebted nation. As evening drew on and homes were without electricity in the dark, Energy Minister Khurram Dastgir wrote on Twitter that authorities had started restoring power across …

First no food, now no power in Pakistan: The country’s worsening situation explained
2 years, 2 months ago

First no food, now no power in Pakistan: The country’s worsening situation explained

Firstpost  

The situation in Pakistan is worrying. ابتدائی اطلاعات کے مطابق آج صبح 7:34 پر نیشنل گرڈ کی سسٹم فریکوئنسی کم ہوئ جس سے بجلی کے نظام میں وسیع بریک ڈاؤن ہوا سسٹم کی بحالی پر کام تیزی سےجاری ہے — Ministry of Energy-Power Division, Government of P January 23, 2023 According to Power Minister Khurrum Dastagir, the grid failure followed …

Massive power outage in Pakistan, metro services hit in Lahore | 5 points
2 years, 2 months ago

Massive power outage in Pakistan, metro services hit in Lahore | 5 points

India Today  

Pakistan, which is facing an alarming financial crisis, suffered a massive country-wide power outage following a breakdown in its national electricity grid on Monday morning. سسٹ٠Úéی ØèØ­ØçÙÄی Ù¾Øñ ÚéØç٠تیزی سےجØçØñی ہے — Ministry of Energy January 23, 2023 Major cities such as Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and several areas of Balochistan were affected. وØçØñسÚé سے ÚïØñڈ سٹیØôÙÆوں Úéی …

Twitter lights up with memes as Pakistan suffers major power outage. Best ones
2 years, 2 months ago

Twitter lights up with memes as Pakistan suffers major power outage. Best ones

India Today  

Pakistan faced major power disruption on Monday after the national grid suffered a breakdown. According to a report by Reuters, Power Minister Khurrum Dastagir informed that the disruption was caused by a large voltage surge in the south of the grid. Take a look at some of the hilarious posts we compiled for you: "Generators are too far from the …

Power Cuts Adds to Woes of Punjab Residents Grappling With Heatwave, Coal Shortage to Blame
2 years, 11 months ago

Power Cuts Adds to Woes of Punjab Residents Grappling With Heatwave, Coal Shortage to Blame

News 18  

In Punjab, it’s power play of a different kind as residents sweat it out due to the searing heatwave and coal shortage. Owing to severe coal shortage, two units each of the Ropar and Talwandi Sabo thermal plants have been shut, while one unit of Goindwal Sahib thermal plant has also been closed down. To make up for the gap, …

Punjab power crisis 'man-made', part of 'utter neglect' of Congress govt: Sukhbir Singh Badal
3 years, 5 months ago

Punjab power crisis 'man-made', part of 'utter neglect' of Congress govt: Sukhbir Singh Badal

India TV News  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday slammed the Congress-led government in Punjab over the current power situation, alleging that the crisis was entirely “man-made” and a direct consequence of the ruling dispensation’s “utter neglect and absence of advance planning and preparedness”. “This is what this Congress government is doing to Punjab which we had turned into a …

After Rajasthan, Punjab Says it Will Cut Power for 2-3 Hrs Due to Nationwide Coal Shortage
3 years, 5 months ago

After Rajasthan, Punjab Says it Will Cut Power for 2-3 Hrs Due to Nationwide Coal Shortage

News 18  

Severe coal shortage in the country has started impacting power generation in many states with Punjab effecting a power cut of three to four hours across the state on Saturday. Officials of state owned Punjab State Power Corporation Lmited said two units each at Talwandi Sabo power plant, Ropar plant and one unit at the Lehra Mohabbat plant have been …

Congress silent on Punjab electricity crisis as it received funds from three thermal power companies: AAP
3 years, 8 months ago

Congress silent on Punjab electricity crisis as it received funds from three thermal power companies: AAP

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party accused the Congress on Monday of staying silent on Punjab’s power crisis as the party had allegedly received Rs 35.25 crore in party funds from three thermal power companies in the state. Bhagwant Mann claimed that Larsen and Toubro, which owns a Thermal Power plant in Talwandi Sabo area, had allegedly paid 18.25 crore between 2004 …

To Take on Punjab CM, Opposition in Mood to Make Power Crisis 'Electoral Issue'
3 years, 8 months ago

To Take on Punjab CM, Opposition in Mood to Make Power Crisis 'Electoral Issue'

News 18  

As Punjab is witnessing unprecedented power shortage since the last few days, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has come under attack by Opposition as rival parties seem to be in mood to make electricity crisis a major electoral issue and play it up ahead of state assembly elections. Punjab on Friday faced further crisis with the Talwandi Sabo power plant …

Punjab industry cries foul as power shutdown extended by a day
3 years, 8 months ago

Punjab industry cries foul as power shutdown extended by a day

Hindustan Times  

Manufacturers in Punjab on Wednesday condemned the decision of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to extend the three-day shutdown on industrial units by a day. A delegation of industry bodies from various parts of Punjab met the PSPCL managing director seeking a breather, but to no avail. Also, a delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry and other bodies …

Power crisis: PSPCL closure order triggers panic as manufacturers fear losing orders
3 years, 8 months ago

Power crisis: PSPCL closure order triggers panic as manufacturers fear losing orders

Hindustan Times  

With the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited directing the large industries in the state to shut their operations for another three days amid a grim power scenario, manufacturers are apprehending losing orders and delay in meeting export commitments. Power crisis: PSPCL closure order triggers panic as manufacturers fear losing orders In the fresh orders issued on Monday, the corporation announced …

As Punjab Power Crisis Looms, Sukhbir Badal Hits Out at Capt Amarinder over PPAs
3 years, 8 months ago

As Punjab Power Crisis Looms, Sukhbir Badal Hits Out at Capt Amarinder over PPAs

News 18  

A day after Punjab chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh targeted the Power Purchase Agreements signed during the Shiromani Akali Dal government, former deputy chief minister and senior SAD leader Sukhbir Badal hit back, raising questions over the intent behind the CM’s statement. But it seems U want to be remembered for “BIJLEE MEHANGI, BIJLEE GULL,’’ tweeted Sukhbir..@capt_amarinder Re your new …

Punjab govt having a tough time dealing with the 'power crisis' in the state
3 years, 8 months ago

Punjab govt having a tough time dealing with the 'power crisis' in the state

Op India  

‘Power’ is the latest buzzword in Punjab as it inches closer towards the Assembly election. While the Gandhi scions Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are trying their best to end the ongoing ‘power’ crisis by brokering peace among feuding factions in its Punjab unit, the Congress government led by Captain Amarinder Singh in the state has been struggling to provide …

Power crisis force Punjab to curtail office timings
3 years, 8 months ago

Power crisis force Punjab to curtail office timings

India TV News  

Power crisis force Punjab to curtail office timings CM Amarinder Singh has appealed to all govt offices to make judicious use of electricity in offices, adding that the situation was dire as the peak demand in the state had touched a whopping 14,500 MW. Facing severe electricity crisis, the Punjab government has curtailed timings of government offices from Friday, and …

Punjab govt cuts work hours of its offices from today amid major power crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

Punjab govt cuts work hours of its offices from today amid major power crisis

India Today  

As North India reels under an intense heat wave driving power demand to new highs, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered government offices to reduce their timings from July 2. The Punjab CM ordered to cut down on power supply to high energy-consuming industries as the electricity demand in the state soared to over 14,000 MW a …

Power crunch: Punjab govt offices to function from 8 am to 2 pm from Friday
3 years, 8 months ago

Power crunch: Punjab govt offices to function from 8 am to 2 pm from Friday

India TV News  

The Punjab government on Thursday reduced timings of government offices and ordered cut down on power supply to high energy-consuming industries as the electricity demand in the state soared to over 14,000 MW a day. Amid rising demand and prolonged dry spell, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited also appealed to government and public sector offices in the state to use …

‘Punjab no more power surplus, needs to diversify from paddy’
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Punjab no more power surplus, needs to diversify from paddy’

Hindustan Times  

Patiala: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited chairman-cum-managing director A Venu Prasad on Thursday denied that Punjab is a power surplus state, particularly during the peak paddy sowing season. Edited excerpts: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited chairman-cum-managing director A Venu Prasad says the solution to the current crisis is that Punjab diversifies from growing a water-guzzler crop like paddy. Punjab is …

Punjab Stares at Long Power Cuts as Coal Supply Dries up Due to Suspension of Freight Trains amid Farmer Stir
4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab Stares at Long Power Cuts as Coal Supply Dries up Due to Suspension of Freight Trains amid Farmer Stir

News 18  

Chandigarh: The state electricity board in Punjab announced that it would have to impose power cuts of at least two-three hours from Tuesday evening as three private thermal plants have shut down and two electricity stations nearly running out of coal. With the situation turning grim, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited is imposing power cuts of two-three hours due …

Power crisis looms large in Punjab as coal supply hit by farmers' stir
4 years, 5 months ago

Power crisis looms large in Punjab as coal supply hit by farmers' stir

India TV News  

Power crisis looms large in Punjab as coal supply hit by farmers' stir Goods train services in Punjab had earlier resumed after farmer unions on October 21 announced exempting them from 'rail roko' agitation. But the serves were suspended next day after some farmers blocked their movement, The suspension of freight trains amid farmers' stir against the Centre's three farm …

Punjab reduces power tariff for consumers
4 years, 11 months ago

Punjab reduces power tariff for consumers

India TV News  

To further mitigate the hardships faced by the people amid the lockdown, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced a reduction in the fixed charges for electricity consumers, along with deferment of the deadline for payment of bills. The PSPCL will have to bear an additional burden of Rs 350 crore due to the various reliefs announced for the …

Punjab: Power cuts continue in ‘surplus’ state, regulator to seek PSPCL’s explanation
9 years, 11 months ago

Punjab: Power cuts continue in ‘surplus’ state, regulator to seek PSPCL’s explanation

Hindustan Times  

In a paradoxical scenario, Punjab is passing through a power-surplus phase, but different sections of consumers are still facing power cuts. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has decided to seek an explanation from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited on this matter in its power tariff order for the current financial year, expected by next week. Hinting at a …

Problem of plenty as Punjab shuts 10 units of state-owned power plants
9 years, 11 months ago

Problem of plenty as Punjab shuts 10 units of state-owned power plants

Hindustan Times  

There is a problem of plenty in Punjab as far as power is concerned as 10 of the 14 units of three state-owned thermal plants have been shut down. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission may have asked Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to take concrete steps to utilise the excess power, but the fixed charges being paid by consumers …

Punjab effects 2% power hike for most consumers
10 years, 7 months ago

Punjab effects 2% power hike for most consumers

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Patiala and Talwandi Sabo bypoll, the Punjab State Regulatory Commission on Friday announced a hike in power tariff for the financial year 2014-15. Interestingly, as the tariff for the agriculture sector witnessed a hike, which is not charged from the consumers as the government pays it to the PSPCL in the shape of subsidy, the subsidy …

Rivalling claims of being 'power surplus', PSPCL buys 800mw for September
10 years, 8 months ago

Rivalling claims of being 'power surplus', PSPCL buys 800mw for September

Hindustan Times  

Despite deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal's claims of power shortage in the state being temporary and that by July end the situation will be under control, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, in anticipation of the crisis continuing till September, floated a tender for the purchase of 800mw power for that month. HT Image The PSPCL, which declared itself …

Punjab likely to reduce power tariff
11 years, 2 months ago

Punjab likely to reduce power tariff

Hindustan Times  

With Haryana and New Delhi announcing a reduction in power tariff, recently, something similar may be in the offing for the majority of domestic consumers in Punjab. The average domestic tariff in the region is the highest in Punjab at Rs 6.64 per unit and some relief at lower slabs can be expected, the source added. Sources, however, said that …

PSPCL faces crisis as coal supplier curtails supply
11 years, 5 months ago

PSPCL faces crisis as coal supplier curtails supply

Hindustan Times  

Despite the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited having paid Rs 100 crore as advance ad hoc payment to the coal supplier, the power corporation instead of getting a regular supply of coal has been threatened by the supplier to curtail the coal supply to the thermal plants in Punjab. Panem that used to supply 80-90 racks of coal per month …

Power demand jumps by up to 23%, grim situation ahead
11 years, 10 months ago

Power demand jumps by up to 23%, grim situation ahead

Hindustan Times  

A steep rise of 23% in power demand as compared to that of last year has baffled the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, where the management foresees an acute power shortage in the coming days. "Owing to the rising temperature, we have seen the power demand go up to 1,550 lakh units per day from the 1,265 lakh units 10 …

Mercury rising, power cuts back
11 years, 10 months ago

Mercury rising, power cuts back

Hindustan Times  

With peak summer months here, power cuts are back to haunt Punjab. HT Image Several parts of the state are witnessing power cuts, and the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd is struggling to cope with the sharp increase in demand for electricity as a result of the rising mercury. While two days ago, Punjab had surrendered power from the central …

Punjab not responsible for power grid failure: PSPCL
12 years, 7 months ago

Punjab not responsible for power grid failure: PSPCL

Hindustan Times  

Dismissing the allegations that Punjab was one of the states responsible for the failure of the Northern Grid as baseless, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited chief managing director KD Chaudhary on Tuesday said Punjab had drawn power as per schedule and within limits of the transmission capacity allowed to the state. HT Image Talking to HT, Chaudhary dismissed the allegations …

Absence of monsoon worsens power situation in Punjab
12 years, 8 months ago

Absence of monsoon worsens power situation in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The power situation in the region is set to go from bad to worse as the absence of monsoon has taken the demand up to 2,240 lakh units, but the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited is barely managing to supply 1,950 LU as availability in the Northern Grid has also fallen drastically. Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Patiala are all …

PSPCL satisfied with tariff hike: Chaudhri
12 years, 8 months ago

PSPCL satisfied with tariff hike: Chaudhri

Hindustan Times  

Though the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed only 12.08% hike in electricity tariff against the demand for a 53% hike made by the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd, the PSPCL authorities are satisfied with the hike. Observing that the PSERC had allowed a nominal tariff hike as compared to the steep hike announced by many other states, Chaudhri …

Power cuts: PSPCL lays blame at northern grid doorsteps
12 years, 9 months ago

Power cuts: PSPCL lays blame at northern grid doorsteps

Hindustan Times  

Facing public criticism for its failure to fulfill the promise of an uninterrupted power supply during summer months, Punjab State Power Coropration Limited has laid the blame at the doorsteps of the Northern Grid for power outages in the Punjab. PSPCL had made arrangements to buy power, but the northern regional load dispatch center didn't allow Punjab to transmit this …

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