News Topic:J&K Power Development Department
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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Kashmir
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.
Kashmir
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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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.
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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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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
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