News Topic:Electricity
J&K
J&K faces power deficit risk in November as 329 MW central share allocated for winter months
J&K officials warn of power shortages in November and March as winter demand rises. Peak demand may reach 2,900 MW amid limited hydropower generation.
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J&K
J&K, Ladakh face 14% power deficiency during solar peak hours in October
NRPC projects a 400 MW power shortfall for J&K and Ladakh during October 2026 solar peak hours, with another 337 MW gap during non-solar hours.
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J&K
JERC authorises J&K, Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply in theft cases
JERC has authorised designated J&K and Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply on detection of electricity theft, subject to statutory safeguards.
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J&K
PHE owes ₹1,476 crore in power dues, tops J&K defaulters
Government data shows PHE owes ₹1,476.11 crore in unpaid power bills, the highest among J&K departments, with total dues at ₹4,385.30 crore.
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Kashmir
Man dies after electric shock at home in Keegam
A 40-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock at his home in Keegam, Pulwama, and was declared dead on arrival at DH Pulwama.
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Politics
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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J&K
J&K consumers to pay higher power tariffs from September 1
J&K’s revised electricity tariff, including an average 6.83% hike, takes effect September 1, with new domestic rates and ToD billing for eligible consumers.
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Politics
J&K Congress rejects NC’s Cabinet offer over Statehood demand
JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra has confirmed Congress rejected the NC's offer to join Omar Abdullah's Cabinet, saying it won't join until statehood is restored.
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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC
NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.
JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir
Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.
Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.