Kupwara: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday called for meeting the power supply needs of the people. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that chairing a meeting to review the progress of the initiatives of the government and the development works in the Kupwara district, the LG emphasised meeting the power supply needs […]
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Kashmir grapples with load-shedding
Srinagar, Sep 29: Kashmir is currently grappling with a significant electricity crisis as it faces persistent load shedding, resulting from a substantial gap between the demand and supply of electricity, amounting to a staggering 300 Megawatts (MW). Officials of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) have cited two primary factors exacerbating this situation: a drought-like […]
Bandipora village fumes over power outages, studies hit
Bandipora: The Nadihal village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district is facing acute power outages that have disrupted the daily lives and education of students, furious villagers claimed. Students claimed they are not able to complete their assignments, attend online classes, or do their research due to the irregular electricity supply. “My father cannot afford alternative […]
KTA decries pesky power cuts in Kashmir
Srinagar: President Kashmir Traders Alliance, Aijaz Shahdhar issued a passionate appeal to the government, urging immediate action to tackle the persistent issue of power cuts that have plagued Kashmir for years. In a statement, Shahdhar said that as winter approaches, the Alliance emphasizes the critical need for an uninterrupted power supply to safeguard the well-being […]
Power shutdown in Jammu areas
Jammu, Sep 21: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to IIDC Govindsar, MES Janglote, Logate Industry, Kumri Kathera, Sahar Logate and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 22 from 8 am to 8.30 am and 3 pm to 3.30 pm.
Work on installation of smart meters reviewed in Bandipora
Bandipora, Sep 21: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Thursday chaired a meeting regarding the installation of smart meters in district Bandipora. The officials of KPDCL informed the meeting that the installation of smart meters has been rolled out in the district, besides a detailed presentation was given on the status of […]
Khatana nominated to PSC on Energy for 2nd term
New Delhi, Sep 20: BJP MP Rajya Sabha Engineer Gulam Ali Khatana has been nominated to the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Energy for the second term. “Departmentally Related Standing Committee on Energy (2023-24) has been constituted with effect from September 13, 2023 and you have been nominated as Member of the Committee,” read a […]
Jammu areas to face power shutdown
Jammu, Sep 18: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Battal Manwal, Jagnu, Ramnagar, Basant Garh and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 19 from 6 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Bhudhal Town, Gabbar, Kewal, Phalni, Nagathub and adjoining areas will remain affected on September […]
Jammu areas to face power shutdown
Jammu, Sep 18: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Battal Manwal, Jagnu, Ramnagar, Basant Garh and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 19 from 6 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Bhudhal Town, Gabbar, Kewal, Phalni, Nagathub and adjoining areas will remain affected on September […]
High AT&C power losses continue to drain J&K’s exchequer
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir’s Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) power losses, which are the highest among all states and Union Territories (UTs) in the country, continue to be over 50 percent, depleting J&K’s coffers. “The AT&C losses of the J&K Power Department are one of the highest in the country. The present AT&C losses […]
MD KPDCL reviews power supply scenario for G20 Summit
Srinagar, May 19: Managing Director (MD), KPDCL today chaired a meeting of Officers to review the power supply scenario for G20 Summit. At the outset, the chair was apprised regarding the finalization of works related to the G20 Summit and the power supply scenario for the upcoming G20 Summit and further action plans by the […]
Tata Tiago EV achieves 10,000-unit sales milestone
Mumbai, May 7: Automobile firm Tata Motors has announced that it has achieved the 10,000-unit sales milestone for its Tiago EV since its deliveries commenced. The Mumbai-headquartered company said it also made it the fastest electric vehicle to achieve this milestone in less than four months. The Tiago EV is the ‘fastest booked EV in […]