News Topic:Electricity
Kashmir
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.
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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J&K
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.
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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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Kashmir
KPDCL denies report on switching smart metered consumers to postpaid mode
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) rebutted a news report regarding the shifting of smart metered consumers from pre-paid to post-paid mode.
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