Briefs: Power demand at all-time low during blackout
Patiala: During the blackout in various parts of the state, the maximum power load dipped to an all-time low of 1,147 MW between 11.30 to 11.45 pm. The maximum demand during the day was 8,439 MW. The sudden dip in power demand posed threat to grid stability. TNS
Five relief camps set up for border villagers in Fazilka
Fazilka: With evacuation gaining momentum in Fazilka border areas, the local administration has set up five relief camps to accommodate people. According to a letter issued by Fazilka Tehsildar Jaspreet Singh, the camps have been set up at MR Government College, Government Senior School for Boys, Sant Kabir Polytechnic College (Jat Wali village), Government Senior Secondary School (Lalowali village) and the ITI, Fazilka. Medical and veterinary teams have been deployed at these camps, besides ensuring proper supply of water, eatables, power etc. oc
Leave of IAS, PCS, revenue officers cancelled
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Friday cancelled leave of all IAS, PCS and district revenue officers, including tehsildars and naib tehsildars. A senior government functionary said no officer would leave his station without approval of the competent authority. All leave approved so far also stood cancelled. TNS
National Lok Adalat deferred
Chandigarh: The National Lok Adalat scheduled to be held on May 10 in the Punjab and Haryana High Court stands deferred. The decision follows an official communication received from the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), New Delhi. The new date is yet to be announced. TNS
