News Topic:Electricity

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...

J&K, Ladakh UTs to have joint electricity regulatory commission

Ending suspense, the Government of India on Monday ordered that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories will have a joint electricity regulatory commission and its headquarters shall be located in the same city as that of the office of Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Winter power schedule still operational in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Even though half of the Spring season has already passed, people across Kashmir resent the government’s move of providing power supply according...

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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.