News Topic:J&K Power Development Department

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.

Pulwama man electrocuted by low-hanging power line, locals blame PDD negligence

A young man, who was the father of two small kids, died today after he got electrocuted with a low-hanging high-tension (HT) electric line in Pulwama district.

PDD employee dies of electrocution in north Kashmir’s Sopore

An employee of Power Development Department (PDD) died of electrocution in Sopore town of northern Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday.

PDD installs smart meters on trees in Pulwama’s Koil village

In the absence of proper power infrastructure, the Power Development Department has installed smart meters on trees in Pulwama’s Koil village, residents said.

Father of five daughters dies due to electrocution in Budgam

A government employee, who was the father of five daughters, died of electrocution in Magam town of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said.

J-K initiates multi-faceted development: Amnesty, film policy, heritage preservation and dairy industry boost

The Administrative Council embarked on a series of decisions aimed at enhancing various sectors of development across Jammu and Kashmir.

Power cuts plague Kashmir amid Ramadan

With the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, Kashmir valley continues to face unscheduled power curtailments and distress cuts.

New electricity curtailment schedule likely for Ramadan

The Power Development Department is mulling to improve the power curtailment schedule in the holy month of Ramadan.

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Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir

The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Govt committed to regularise daily wagers, restore SKIMS autonomy: NC leader

Senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq said that the government is committed to regularise all daily wagers and casual labourers in a phased manner.

61 people voted in favour of ‘special status’ resolution in Assembly, only 28 opposed: Speaker

J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather said that the resolution passed in the maiden Assembly session was forwarded to the concerned quarters for necessary action.

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Why NC’s ‘special status’ resolution is disappointing

The 'special status' resolution passed by the ruling National Conference in the J&K Assembly falls far short of expectations and is not in sync with their mandate.
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Tarigami reflects on being first J-K leader detained under PSA, life of struggle, loyalty to CPIM

CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, in a candid interview with The Kashmir Pulse, shared that he was the first person in J&K to be slapped with the PSA.