News Topic:Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited
J&K
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
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.
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J&K
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.
J&K
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”.
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Jammu
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Managing Director JPDCL, Vikas Kundal on Wednesday issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn with immediate effect.
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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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Business & Economy
JERC revises power tariff from third quarter of current financial year
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has revised the power tariff from the third quarter of the current financial year.
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J&K MBBS interns continue protest for stipend enhancement
MBBS interns across J&K continued their second-day protest, demanding a ₹30,000 monthly stipend and a time-bound decision on the pending revision.
Chenab River rises in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates opened
Chenab River water level rose in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates were opened to regulate increased inflow amid rainfall in upper catchment areas.
J&K to see hot, humid weather with rain, thunderstorms
Jammu and Kashmir may see hot, humid weather with rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with warnings of flash floods, mudslides and landslides.
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