News Topic:Electricity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Omar Abdullah strongly opposes J-K’s power project deal with Rajasthan

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah expressed strong opposition to the power project agreement with Rajasthan, denouncing it as a “loot”.

Woman fatally electrocuted in tragic incident in Pulwama

In an unfortunate incident in Puchal area, located in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, a woman tragically succumbed to electrocution on Thursday.

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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.