News Topic:Electricity
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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Politics
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”.
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Kashmir
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.
Kashmir
KPDCL intensifies crackdown on illegal power consumption
To improve the situation of power in the valley, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has intensified its drive against illegal power consumption.
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Kashmir
KPDCL’s Crackdown: 11,000+ defaulting consumers disconnected amidst Rs. 85.24 crore revenue surge
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) conducted a whopping 10,465 inspections and disconnected over 11,000 consumers in the last 10 days.
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Kashmir
Amidst electricity crisis, Cyber Police to act against abusive X users
After alleged abusive comments by some X users to Kashmir Power DISCOM’s post, the Cyber Police Kashmir has taken cognizance of the issue on the latter’s request.
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J&K
Power Bill Declaration: J-K’s LG targets luxury gadgets, palatial homes for tariff
J&K's Lieutenant Governor announces bold stance on power bills: Aid for the needy, but luxury gadgets and lavish homes to pay as per usage.
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Kashmir
Man electrocuted to death in Shopian
A man died after receiving an electric shock in Poterwal village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday, officials said.
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J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually
J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.
J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares
J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.
Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood
Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
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.