EV makers pitch for comprehensive, consistent policy to enable transition

Chennai, Jan 21: A comprehensive policy on the components for Electric Vehicles (EV), inclusion of commercial vehicles for incentives, clarity on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on spare parts and consistency on the policy front, are the expectations of industry players from the forthcoming Interim Budget for transition from petrol/diesel vehicles to EVs. “The […]

SOUTH KASHMIR DIARY

Power cuts irk Awantipora residents Awantipora town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is witnessing prolonged power outages causing much inconveniences to the residents, traders and students in the area. According to the residents, the frequent unscheduled power cuts, which last for hours, have become a norm during this season. “The area has been experiencing recurring […]

POWER WOES | Despite 3 power projects, Ganderbal facing worst power scenario

People in Ganderbal district are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD) for failing to provide them uninterrupted power supply. Locals said that despite having three power projects, Ganderbal was seeing the worst power scenario. They said that the power woes had become a major cause of concern for them, especially with the […]

Lassipora industrial estate hit hard by ongoing power woes

In the heart of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district lies the Lassipora industrial area, a bustling hub of industrial activity. However, this thriving industrial zone has been plagued by frequent disruptions in the seamless supply of electricity. For the industrial unit holders here, these power outages have become a recurring nightmare, causing significant losses and posing […]