PSPCL Land Sale Protest: Power Employees Hold Dharna in Bathinda
Power sector employees in Punjab protest against PSPCL land sale, draft Electricity Bill 2025, and delay in Ropar thermal units. JAC warns of intensified agitation.
Power sector employees in Punjab protest against PSPCL land sale, draft Electricity Bill 2025, and delay in Ropar thermal units. JAC warns of intensified agitation.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited employees protest against government's asset monetisation plan, threatening indefinite strike. Read about the union's demands and potential power crisis.
Punjab Pollution Control Board recommends disconnecting electricity to 25-30 electroplating units in Ludhiana for flouting environmental norms, risking Buddha Dariya pollution.
A consumer's ordeal with a grossly inflated electricity bill highlights systemic issues in billing complaints. Discover the struggle for resolution and what it reveals about consumer rights.
Former Power Secretary E A S Sarma demands Punjab govt revoke 'illegal' PSPCL land sale, citing breach of public trust. Read the full story.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs PSPCL to pay 100% family pension to a widow, ruling state cannot retain any portion when other beneficiaries become ineligible. Read the landmark judgment.
Former Punjab power secretary EAS Sarma opposes PSPCL land sale to private players, calling it a breach of public trust. The move is already challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
13 leaders on chain hunger strike in Patiala against Punjab govt's move to sell Powercom assets. They warn of making electricity unaffordable and announce a major protest on January 21.
A Joint Action Committee protests Punjab govt's asset monetisation plan for Powercom land. They demand halting sales, using land for substations, and setting up new Ropar thermal units. Read more.
Amnesty International reports a sharp global rise in executions in 2025, led by Saudi Arabia and the US reaching record numbers. China remains the world's top executioner.
Vodafone Idea receives a massive GST penalty order of Rs 638 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence. The telecom giant plans to appeal. Details inside.
AIPEF urges Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to halt arbitrary actions in the power sector, restore autonomy, and uphold the tripartite agreement to protect consumer interests. Read more.
IndiGo faces a massive Rs 458 crore GST penalty from authorities. The airline vows to contest the order, claiming compliance with all regulations. Read the full details.
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
IndiGo faces a GST penalty of over ₹13 lakh for FY 2021-22. The airline disputes the ruling and plans legal action, stating no major financial impact. Read details.
Punjab's tax department imposes a penalty of over Rs 13 lakh on IndiGo for GST-related discrepancies for FY 2021-22. Details on the penalty and airline's response inside.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
Engineers protest as Punjab govt amends rules, allowing IAS officers as power utility CMDs without stakeholder consultation. A timeline of the dilution of norms.
Punjab's PSPCL transfers 17 engineers, including PSEBEA office-bearers, hours after union objected to CMD appointment rule changes. The association calls it victimisation.
PSEB Engineers Association alleges Punjab govt diluted PSPCL CMD eligibility without consultation, violating a 2010 tripartite agreement. Read the full dispute details.
Punjab government amends guidelines for PSPCL CMD post, allowing Secretary-rank IAS officers. Move follows court query and engineers' protest over violation of past agreement.
Punjab government postpones transfer of 4 prime PSPCL properties in Ludhiana & Jalandhar under OUVGL scheme amid engineer protests. Plans to generate ₹2,700 crore from sales.
PSEBEA slams 'secret' meeting with PSPCL CMD, warns of intensifying protest over suspensions, political interference, and Ropar plant delays. Read the full story.
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Engineers at Punjab's power utilities escalate protests, switching off official mobiles and adopting work-to-rule. Demands include halting property sales and reinstating suspended officials. Read more.
Sugs Lloyd Limited bags a major ₹43.37 crore turnkey order from PSPCL for loss reduction works under the RDSS scheme in Punjab, aiming to upgrade the state's power distribution network.
Power engineers in Punjab held a state-level protest in Patiala, demanding CM Bhagwant Mann end political interference and halt asset sales to protect the state's electricity stability.
The 15 December advance tax deadline is approaching. Learn who must pay, the instalment schedule, and the interest penalty for missing the due date. Act now to avoid fines.
India's massive 17-0 win over Oman in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers revealed tactical concerns in penalty corner conversion. Coach Sreejesh demands sharper starts ahead of the decisive match against Switzerland in Madurai.
Delhi High Court hears Apple's plea against CCI's new penalty rule based on global turnover, potentially exposing it to a $38 billion fine. CCI accuses Apple of stalling proceedings. Details inside.