News Topic:Electricity

Kashmir’s power outages unlikely to be resolved anytime soon

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has said that the power scenario is unlikely to improve and also that nothing can be stated at present.

Don’t see silence in J&K as normalcy: Tarigami

CPI (M) senior leader and former Kulgam legislator, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that the Panchayati Raj system is not new in Jammu and Kashmir.

‘Worst’ power scenario spark protest in Srinagar

The womenfolk from the Gawkadal area of Srinagar city held a strong protest against Power Development Department (PDD) for its failure to provide electricity.

Unscheduled power cuts irk Kashmiris this Ramadan

Amid the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, the people from different parts of Kashmir here have complained of unscheduled power cuts.

Punjab government announces 300 units of free electricity from July 1

The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab announced 300 units of free electricity to households from July 1.

Electricity will be free in J-K in next few years: Union Minister

Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the Central government is working towards making electricity free in Jammu and Kashmir.

Snowfall: Highway reopens, 8 flights cancelled, 38 operate from Srinagar

As many as eight flights were cancelled for the second straight day on Thursday while the Srinagar-Jammu highway was opened for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs).

Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Kashmir

The overnight snowfall across Kashmir on Wednesday plunged the entire valley into darkness as power infrastructure suffered almost 70 per cent damage.

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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.