News Topic:Electricity
J&K
J-K authorities mandate solar panels in govt buildings to tackle power shortage
In a move to tackle the persistent power shortage in government buildings, the J&K Government has mandated all its departments to install solar power panels.
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Kashmir
KPDCL implements ban on nichrome coil-based heating gadgets
The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited issued an order on Wednesday prohibiting the procurement and sale of heating gadgets based on nichrome coils.
Kashmir
South Kashmir residents shocked over power tariff hike
Residents of several areas in south Kashmir are up against the Power Development Department (PDD) for hiking their power tariffs every month.
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Kashmir
More power curtailment in offing in Kashmir
Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited announced the likelihood of an increase in electricity curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours across Kashmir Valley during peak hours.
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Kashmir
Residents of Pulwama’s Eid Gah Colony demand power infrastructure upgrade
Residents of Eid Gah Colony area of Gudoora in Pulwama district are up against the Power Development Department for its failure to upgrade power infrastructure.
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Politics
PDP voices concerns over soaring electricity tariffs in Kashmir
PDP General Secretary, Gulam Nabi Lone Hanjura on Friday expressed concern over the substantial increase in electricity tariffs in Kashmir valley in recent months.
Kashmir
Electrocution incident claims life of Kulgam truck conductor in Ahmedabad
A conductor of a truck from Kulgam died while its driver was injured due to electrocution in Ahmedabad area of Gujarat on Friday, officials said.
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Kashmir
KPDCL MD urges consumers to clear electricity dues to prevent disconnections
Managing Director, KPDCL, Mussarat Islam, today urged consumers to clear their outstanding balance on account of electricity dues.
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J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail
J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.
Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks
The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.
223 J&K sportspersons await govt job joining amid dispute over candidate
The joining of 223 J&K sportspersons selected under the sports quota remains uncertain amid a dispute involving an individual candidate from Jammu.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.