News Topic:Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited

JERC authorises J&K, Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply in theft cases

JERC has authorised designated J&K and Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply on detection of electricity theft, subject to statutory safeguards.

J&K consumers to pay higher power tariffs from September 1

J&K’s revised electricity tariff, including an average 6.83% hike, takes effect September 1, with new domestic rates and ToD billing for eligible consumers.

J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise

JERC has approved a 6.83% power tariff hike for J&K effective September 1 and introduced Time-of-Day billing; opposition leaders and traders have criticized the move

J&K Discoms propose 5% power tariff hike; JERC to take final call

Jammu & Kashmir’s two power distribution utilities—KPDCL and JPDCL—have proposed a five percent hike in electricity tariff across all consumer categories.

No increase in power tariff, subsidized rates to continue: JKPDD

In a major relief for consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (JKPDD) announced today that the J&K Government will absorb any increase in electricity tariffs.

Govt appoints 25 liaison officers ahead of neutral experts’ visit to Kashmir

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday appointed 25 liaison officers in view of a visit of neutral experts along with “delegations from India and Pakistan”.

JPDCL withdraws power curtailment schedule amid infrastructure improvements

Managing Director JPDCL, Vikas Kundal on Wednesday issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

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’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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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.

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