News Topic:J&K Power Development Department

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.

KTA seeks amnesty for commercial power consumers

The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Government's decision to extend the amnesty scheme for domestic electricity consumers.

Man booked for alleged assault of PDD lineman in Srinagar

A man from Soiteng locality has been booked for allegedly assaulting an on-duty Power Development Department lineman, an official said here on Friday.

PDD lineman attacked during power disconnection drive in Srinagar

A lineman of the Power Development Department (PDD) was injured after allegedly being attacked by a person during a power disconnection drive in Srinagar.

PDD inspector dies of electrocution in Srinagar’s Parimpora

A PDD inspector on Wednesday died due to an electric shock in Parimpora area of Srinagar when he was carrying out some repair work, officials said.

South Kashmir residents shocked over power tariff hike

Residents of several areas in south Kashmir are up against the Power Development Department (PDD) for hiking their power tariffs every month.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

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