News Topic:Electricity

Fury of winds causes two deaths, widespread damage across Valley

Kashmir Valley was rocked by a powerful windstorm late Sunday night that tore through homes, orchards, and public infrastructure, leaving behind scenes of chaos.

KPDCL announces power shutdown in parts of Pulwama, Shopian

The shutdown of the Lassipora-Pulwama Line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV receiving stations at Pulwama, Pinglena and Tenghar shall remain off.

KPDCL announces power outages across Kashmir for maintenance

Ahead of winters, the KPDCL has said that several parts in the region will face power outages till October 23 owing to the maintenance of lines and renovation.

250kV power transformer stolen in Baramulla

Unknown burglars stole a 250kV power transformer from Tarzoo Sopore area in Baramulla district last night, according to eyewitnesses.

No increase in power tariff, subsidized rates to continue: JKPDD

In a major relief for consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (JKPDD) announced today that the J&K Government will absorb any increase in electricity tariffs.

Pulwama man electrocuted by low-hanging power line, locals blame PDD negligence

A young man, who was the father of two small kids, died today after he got electrocuted with a low-hanging high-tension (HT) electric line in Pulwama district.

KPDCL urges under-construction building owners to apply for temporary electricity connections

KPDCL has advised the owners of under-construction commercial and residential buildings to immediately apply for temporary connection.

Flat rate charged for majority of residential consumers in Kashmir: KPDCL

The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has said it was charging a flat rate for 68 per cent of its residential consumers.

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In an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking, Pulwama Police arrested a suspected drug peddler on Tuesday, seizing a significant quantity of illicit narcotics.
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