News Topic:J&K Power Development Department
J&K
PHE owes ₹1,476 crore in power dues, tops J&K defaulters
Government data shows PHE owes ₹1,476.11 crore in unpaid power bills, the highest among J&K departments, with total dues at ₹4,385.30 crore.
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Kashmir
J&K Govt sacks PDD employee over LeT ties
The J&K Government has dismissed a lineman of the PDD from service over his involvement in terrorism and anti-national activities in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.
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J&K
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.
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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...
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.
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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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.
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