News Topic:Electricity

J-K plunges into darkness as power supply slashed by 25%

Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a 25 percent sudden cut in the power supply from outside, a move that has triggered a “temporary power deficit in the UT.”

KPDCL introduces prepaid mode for electricity bills

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has decided to convert the smart meters installed in the first leg into pre-paid mode.

Complete 100% installation of smart meters with no further delay: MD KPDCL

Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Yasin Choudhary on Friday took a review meeting of KPDCL.
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Protest erupts against smart meter installation in Pulwama

Local women took to the roads on Tuesday and held a protest against the installation of smart meters in Malikpora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama town.

Supplying record electricity at peak hours in Ramadan, says KPDCL

Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) on Monday said that the department was supplying record electricity during the fasting month.

J-K to have consumer forums, ombudsman for electricity-related complaints

The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir would soon have consumer grievance redressal forums and an ombudsman for resolving electricity-related problems of consumers.

Power supply snapped in Rainawari after locals resist installation of smart meters

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has snapped the power supply to Rainawari areas of Srinagar city.

Power curtailment reduced by 30 percent: KPDCL

The government on Monday said that the curtailment has been reduced by three hours and that the new power schedule will be announced by the end of March.

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