Ludhiana, June 16 -- komal.kumari@hindustantimes.com

With paddy transplantation gathering pace and power demand rising across the district, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has restricted leave for technical staff till September 15, directing field employees to remain available round the clock to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to farmers.

The move comes as Ludhiana's power infrastructure faces mounting pressure from increasing agricultural load and recent thunderstorms that damaged transformers, poles and distribution lines across several areas, stretching repair teams and field staff.

According to instructions issued by the chief engineer, central zone, technical employees and officers will be granted leave only...