News Topic:Electricity

Power cuts spark protest during ‘Sehri’ time in Pulwama village

The power outages during the hours of Sehri, Iftar and Tarawih in the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, sparked a protest in Zaasu Pulwama.

Dip in temperature causing unscheduled power cuts in Ramadan

Ahead of Ramadan, the Budgam Power Development Department had resorted to unscheduled power cuts as the holy month of Ramadan has begun.

New power schedule in three days: Chief Engineer KPDCL

The Government said that the new power schedule for Kashmir consumers will be announced in two to three days.

Erratic power supply irks inhabitants in Pulwama villages

SRINAGAR — Inhabitants of several villages in south Kashmir's Pulwama are up in arms against Power Development Department over unscheduled power cuts following recent...

In a first, smart meters installed on trial basis in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — Amid complaints of inadequate electricity, the Power Development Department (PDD) in a first has started installing the smart meters on trial basis...

Administrative Council clears 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project

JAMMU — In a significant decision, the J&K Administrative Council in its meeting here today approved the proposal for development of 850 MW Ratle...

J&K admin slashes Electricity, Water bills by 50 percent

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced 50 percent discount for electricity and water bills.The incumbent...

Three persons die of electric shock in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Three persons were electrocuted at three different places in Kashmir. Two died in Srinagar while a man died of electrocution in south...

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