News Topic:J&K Power Development Department

J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.

JKPDD Power Curtailment Schedule in Pulwama

PULWAMA — In view of the dip in local power generation during winter, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) announces a power...

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.

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Former Baramulla DDC Chairperson Safina Baig likely to join NC

Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC).

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