News Topic:Consumers
J&K
J-K initiates multi-faceted development: Amnesty, film policy, heritage preservation and dairy industry boost
The Administrative Council embarked on a series of decisions aimed at enhancing various sectors of development across Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir
KPDCL implements ban on nichrome coil-based heating gadgets
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited issued an order on Wednesday prohibiting the procurement and sale of heating gadgets based on nichrome coils.
Kashmir
KPDCL MD urges consumers to clear electricity dues to prevent disconnections
Managing Director, KPDCL, Mussarat Islam, today urged consumers to clear their outstanding balance on account of electricity dues.
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Kashmir
KPDCL’s Crackdown: 11,000+ defaulting consumers disconnected amidst Rs. 85.24 crore revenue surge
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) conducted a whopping 10,465 inspections and disconnected over 11,000 consumers in the last 10 days.
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J&K
J-K Govt introduces consumer mediation cells for swift dispute resolution
In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has ordered the creation of consumer mediation cells in the state and district consumer commissions.
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Kashmir
Skyrocketing mutton prices grip Kashmir
Mutton prices in the valley have increased by almost 22 percent after the J&K administration instructed the officials to refrain from regulating the rates.
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Business & Economy
Price shock likely for consumers as J-K Govt ends regulation of mutton prices
The Jammu & Kashmir Government will not regulate the prices of mutton in the Union Territory from now onwards.
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Kashmir
KPDCL introduces prepaid mode for electricity bills
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has decided to convert the smart meters installed in the first leg into pre-paid mode.
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Traffic restored in Beerwah after flash floods washed away Sukhnag diversion
Vehicular traffic through Beerwah town in central Kashmir's Budgam district was restored on Saturday after remaining suspended for four days.
Overseas Job Fraud: EOW chargesheets accused who duped youth of lakhs
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged overseas job fraud.
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