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.
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.
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.
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.
NCERT operates with over half its posts vacant, data reveals. Ministry of Education calls recruitment a 'continuous process' as reliance on contractual hires persists. Read the full analysis.
MPESB announces 474 paramedical staff vacancies for Group 1 Sub Group 2. Apply online from Dec 24, 2025 to Jan 7, 2026. Exam starts Feb 10, 2026. Check eligibility & apply now!
Karnataka Home Minister announces approval for recruiting 1,600 PSIs to strengthen the police force. The move addresses vacancies and enhances law enforcement capabilities across the state.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the Centre to double its pay contribution for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, citing overwork and low wages. She also highlighted 3 lakh ICDS vacancies.
SSC has released the exam city intimation slip for Delhi Police Constable 2025 recruitment for 7565 posts. Admit card expected soon. Check steps to download.
Parliament data reveals nearly half of all scientific posts in India's pollution control bodies are vacant, crippling the fight against toxic air. Delhi-NCR also lags in fund utilisation. Read the shocking details.
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.
The Dharwad bench of Karnataka High Court has directed government job aspirants to meet the Chief Minister directly. This comes after police thwarted their protest rallies in December. Read the full story.
UPSC begins online application for 102 posts including Examiner of Trade Marks & GI. Apply by Jan 1, 2026. Salary up to ₹1.25 Lakh. Check eligibility & steps.
UPPRPB allows corrections for UP Home Guard 2025 applicants. Key details on 41,424 vacancies, eligibility, and the December 17 deadline. Stay updated for your chance!
Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) opens online applications for 702 Dental Hygienist vacancies. Check eligibility, category-wise vacancies, and apply at btsc.bihar.gov.in before January 5, 2026.
CCRH has released the exam city intimation slip for its 2025 recruitment drive. Written tests are from Dec 15-18. Here's how to download your slip and key vacancy details.