News Topic:Electricity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

KPDCL firm on installing smart meters despite consumer protests

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited said that there was no alternative to the installation of smart electricity meters across Kashmir.

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.

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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.