News Topic:Electricity

JPDCL withdraws power curtailment schedule amid infrastructure improvements

Managing Director JPDCL, Vikas Kundal on Wednesday issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

KPDCL warns against illegal power usage

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has warned its consumers to desist from illegal power usage.

Power cuts plague Kashmir amid Ramadan

With the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, Kashmir valley continues to face unscheduled power curtailments and distress cuts.

New electricity curtailment schedule likely for Ramadan

The Power Development Department is mulling to improve the power curtailment schedule in the holy month of Ramadan.

Kashmir residents voice discontent over unplanned power outages

Residents of many areas in Kashmir on Saturday expressed resentment against the unscheduled outages in ‘metered and non-metered’ areas.

Kashmir locals grapple with power woes

Residents of Kashmir Valley find themselves grappling with dual challenges as they face exorbitant power bills and frequent outages during Fajar prayers.

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.

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.

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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.