News Topic:Electricity

Snowfall cuts power supply to entire Kashmir

The overnight heavy snowfall across Kashmir has cut the power supply to the majority of areas in the Valley including Srinagar.

Defaulters to face disconnection of electricity: KPDCL

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has decided to disconnect connections of consumers whose electricity tariff is pending for more three months.

Kashmir may witness additional curtailment: KPDCL

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has said that Kashmir Valley is likely to witness additional curtailment in power for at least two week.

Pulwama gets its first Gas Insulated Substation to boost power supply

JKPDD has commissioned the first Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) in Pulwama’s Lassipora area which has given a boost to electricity supply.

JKPDD employees call off strike as privatization proposal put on hold

The protesting employees of the Power Development Department (JKPDD) called off their strike, much to the comfort of the common people.

100% electricity to be restored by tomorrow: LG Manoj Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that 100 per cent electricity across Jammu and Kashmir will be restored by tomorrow.

Amid cold wave, Kashmir faces power blackout

As the ongoing strike by the employees of the JKPDD employees is lingering on, there are reports of long power blackouts across Kashmir.

Deploying Army to counter employees is undemocratic: JDU

A day after J-K Government called in Army to run essential services in Jammu, JDU said that Army is not used to counter government employees.

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J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail

J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.

Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks

The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.

223 J&K sportspersons await govt job joining amid dispute over candidate

The joining of 223 J&K sportspersons selected under the sports quota remains uncertain amid a dispute involving an individual candidate from Jammu.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.