Balbir Singh Sidhu Slams Punjab Government Over Power Crisis and Failure to Supply Canal Water to Tail-End Areas Punjab Government Must Immediately Resolve the Problems of Farmers and the General Public : Balbir Singh Sidhu S.A.S.Nagar 30 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Former Punjab Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over the severe power and irrigation crisis in the state, alleging that its false claims and administrative failures have pushed farmers and ordinary citizens into extreme hardship. He said that during the crucial paddy transplantation season, farmers are receiving neither adequate canal water nor sufficient electricity, putting thousands of acres of crops at risk of drying up. Sidhu stated that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly claimed that canal water has been ensured up to the tail-end areas of the irrigation network. However, the ground reality is entirely different....
Chandigarh's Peak Power Demand This Season Reaches 461 MW; CPDL Ensures Reliable Supply Chandigarh 30 June ( Ranjeet Singfh Dhaliwal ) : Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has successfully met the highest power demand recorded so far this year, with the city's peak load reaching 461 MW. With summer temperatures continuing to rise, the peak power demand is expected to surpass this mark in the coming days. Despite the sustained summer heat and increased electricity consumption, CPDL has efficiently maintained a reliable and uninterrupted power supply across Chandigarh through proactive planning, continuous system monitoring, and dedicated network management. The utility has remained focused on operational excellence to ensure consistent service and grid reliability during the peak summer season. To ensure seamless operations during periods of high demand, CPDL has proactively undertaken preventive maintenance of key distribution assets, including transformers and feede...