News Topic:Electricity
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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...
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Kashmir
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...
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Business & Economy
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...
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J&K
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...
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Kashmir
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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Srinagar MP Ruhullah claims Yusuf Pathan was threatened with ‘bulldozer action’; Mahua Moitra slams BJP
A social media post by Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered a political controversy, with TMC MP citing the incident to question "bulldozer politics".
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11 cold storage units in Pulwama face closure as PCC cracks whip
11 CA cold storage units in Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre have been served closure notices by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee.
Fake pesticides leave Shopian farmers in severe distress
The recovery of suspected sub-standard pesticides and fungicides from multiple locations in south Kashmir's Shopian district has sparked outrage among farmers.
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