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Mexican farmers protest new national water law with tractor blockade of Congress. The law aims to regulate usage but faces backlash over privatization fears. Read the full story.
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Sugs Lloyd Secures ₹43.37 Cr PSPCL Order Under RDSS
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.
PSPCL Engineers Protest Political Meddling in Patiala
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.
Punjab Power Engineers Protest on Dec 2 Over Asset Sale
Over 1,000 PSPCL engineers will protest on December 2 against asset sales, political interference, and suspension of officials. Read about their key demands and the reasons behind this unprecedented agitation.
Punjab Bus Services Hit by Worker Protests Over Privatization
Punjab roadways workers continue strike for second day against backdoor privatization, disrupting bus services across state. Passengers face hardships as protest intensifies.
Nuclear Sector Opening to Private Players Sparks Debate
PM Modi announces nuclear sector privatization for energy security, but experts question SMR viability and funding challenges. Will India achieve 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047?
Nationwide Power Sector Protests Against Electricity Bill
Thousands of power employees protest Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 & privatization. Read how this affects tariffs and consumers nationwide. Join the conversation!
Power Employees Protest Electricity Amendment Bill Nationwide
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
PSPCL JE, Contractor Nabbed Taking Rs 15,000 Bribe
PSPCL Junior Engineer and contractor arrested red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 bribe in Jalandhar. Vigilance Bureau operation exposes corruption in power department.
Punjab protests power bill: privatization fears, tariff hikes
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
India's First Private PSLV to Launch This Fiscal Year
India's first privately-built PSLV rocket is scheduled for maiden flight before FY25 end, accelerating the country's private space economy and following the US privatization model.
PSPCL operating with just 2 directors amid employee unrest
Punjab's power corporation faces governance crisis with multiple director posts vacant. Employee protests intensify as key positions remain unfilled, affecting decision-making ahead of paddy season.
Illegal power link causes water crisis in Mohali
Hundreds face severe water shortage in Greater Mohali's New Sunny Enclave after PSPCL cuts supply over illegal tubewell connection. Residents struggle for basic needs as tanker prices surge.
Punjab Power Engineers Stage Sit-In Protest at PSPCL
Punjab State Electricity Board Engineers' Association escalates protest against PSPCL management over disciplinary actions. Read about the unprecedented sit-in demonstration and growing tensions.
Amritsar Farmers Protest Electricity Amendment Bill
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
Punjab Power Corporation Simplifies Electricity Connections
PSPCL announces major reforms for electricity connections, reducing paperwork and speeding up service delivery under Punjab's Ease of Doing Business policy. Learn how this benefits consumers.
Education Inequality: Marginalised Students Need More Support
Privatization deepens education inequality in India. Marginalised students require comprehensive support beyond quotas to bridge the gap. Read analysis.
Ludhiana Power Employees Begin Indefinite Strike
Contract workers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited launch indefinite strike in Ludhiana, protesting for permanent positions and better benefits outside Power Minister Harbhajan Singh's home.
Powercom Contract Workers Strike in Jalandhar
Contract workers at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited stage massive protest in Jalandhar, demanding job security and opposing privatisation moves that threaten their livelihoods.
6 States Face Power Discom Privatization Threat
Union Power Ministry warns six Indian states to implement electricity distribution reforms or face privatization. Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir given strict deadlines for loss reduction.
PSPCL suspends chief engineer amid political interference
Punjab State Power Corporation cracks down on misconduct as Chief Engineer faces suspension over political interference allegations while fuel costs surge dramatically.
Punjab Engineers Demand Technocrat Leadership for Power Corps
The PSEB Engineers Association urges Punjab government to appoint full-time technical experts to lead PSPCL and PSTCL, warning of operational crisis with current ad-hoc arrangements.
Punjab Power Clash: Minister-Secretary Row Leads to Transfer
Exclusive: A major confrontation between Punjab's Power Minister and his department secretary results in immediate transfer orders, revealing deep administrative tensions in the state government.
India's ₹3 Lakh Crore Discom Debt Crisis
India's struggling power distribution companies (discoms) are drowning in debt. A new financial relief package aims to break the cycle, but will privatization and reforms bring lasting change?
Basant Garg New CMD of Punjab Power Utilities
Punjab government appoints Basant Garg as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of power utilities PSPCL and PSTCL, bringing fresh leadership to state's electricity infrastructure.
Power Discoms Get ₹2.44L Cr Debt Restructuring Package
India's struggling power distribution companies get massive debt relief package with strict reform conditions. Delhi's privatization model expands as states face disinvestment deadlines.
Contractual Power Employees Hold Mass Protest in Ludhiana
Contractual electricity employees in Ludhiana staged a massive protest march, demanding permanent jobs and better working conditions. The demonstration saw hundreds of workers raising slogans against PSPCL management.
400 Jalandhar families face PSPCL land eviction
Nearly 400 families in Jalandhar's Rama Mandi area confront imminent eviction as PSPCL moves to reclaim encroached land. Residents plead for rehabilitation amid demolition threats.
KMS Condemns Power Sector Privatisation in Punjab
Khalra Mission Organisation condemns central government's alleged plans to privatize Punjab's power sector, warning of catastrophic consequences for farmers and domestic consumers in Amritsar and beyond.
BMTC Privatization Debate: Bengaluru's Transport Crossroads
As Bengaluru's transport crisis deepens, the debate over BMTC privatization resurfaces. Explore the clash between corporate efficiency and affordable public transport in India's tech capital.
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