New Delhi, May 2: Auction of lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi will be started by December, said Secretary Ministry of Mines Vivek Bharadwaj. Speaking at an industry event on Tuesday, the secretary said the ministry has written to J&K administration for the transaction advisor for the lithium auction. “We have completed the […]
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Power
Unscheduled power cuts
Even as there is improvement in power scenario, the unscheduled power cuts keep on occuring, causing inconvenience to the people. Kashmir has witnessed improvement in the power supply since March. By and large the scheduled power curtailment programme, which was operational in winter, has come to an, end mostly in Srinagar city and several other […]
Power supply to remain affected in various Kashmir areas from May 4 to 15
Srinagar, May 2: Power Controller Kashmir on Tuesday said that the power supply will remain affected in various areas of Kashmir in a staggered manner between May 4 and 15. It informed that, the power supply to Receiving Station Gopalpora shall remain affected due to facilitate pending stringing of 33 Kv Kanganhal Line on May […]
SEBI seeks 6-month extension from SC for investigating Adani-Hindenburg case
New Delhi: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has urged the Supreme Court to extend the time to conclude the investigation in the Hindenburg Research report on the Adani Group by a period of six months. In an application moved before the Supreme Court, SEBI submitted that it would take further time to […]
Power shutdown to be witnessed in parts of Kashmir from today
Srinagar, Apr 29: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that the power supply to Receiving Stations GIS Batmaloo, Exhibition, and Court Complex shall remain affected on April 30 from 10 am to 12 noon. Similarly in order to facilitate augmentation works of 33/11 Kv lines the power supply to receiving stations Momen, Reshipora, and Landoora shall […]
Power curtailment hours to be reduced once weather improves: KPDCL
Srinagar: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday said that the winter power schedule has been changed as the curtailment hours have been reduced across Kashmir. Talking to the news agency KNO, Chief Engineer , KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar, said that the curtailment hours have been reduced everywhere across the Valley and in […]
Power shutdown announced for Kashmir parts
Srinagar, Apr 29: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that the power supply to Receiving Stations GIS Batmaloo, Exhibition and Court Complex shall remain affected on April 30 from 10.00 am to 12 noon. Similarly, in order to facilitate augmentation works of 33/11 Kv lines the power supply to receiving stations Momen, Reshipora and Landoora shall […]
MG Motor launches cheapest EV in India, starting at Rs 7.98 lakh
New Delhi, April 26: British car manufacturer MG Motor India on Wednesday unveiled its smart electric vehicle — Comet EV, at a starting price of Rs 7,98,000, which offers a certified battery range of around 230 km on a single charge. According to the company, the new Comet EV has been evaluated to provide an […]
Electrocution deaths, electric shock injuries | HC orders constitution of panel to ensure implementation of safety measures
Srinagar: Noting that deaths due to electrocution and injuries due to electric shocks are ignored as “mere accidents” with safety measures disregarded, The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has ordered constitution of a three- member panel to be headed by Commissioner Secretary PDD to monitor and ensure implementation of statutory safety measures and regulations […]
LG reviews power situation for upcoming summer months
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday reviewed the power situation for the upcoming summer months. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that chairing a meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) to review the power situation during the upcoming summer months here the LG directed the PDD authorities to meet any peak […]
Power shutdown in Jammu on April 21
Jammu: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Industrial area of SICOP Birpur Complex, Greater Kailash, Bari Brahmana and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 21 from 4 pm to 5 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Dogra Hall, Rehari, Resham Ghar Colony, Bus stand, Jewel, Hari Market, Raghunath […]
Power shutdown announced in Shankerpora, Hiller, Aarkashpora stations
Srinagar, April 20: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that the power supply to Receiving Stations Shankerpora, Hiller and Aarkashpora shall remain affected to facilitate the work for carrying out augmentation of 33KV Lisser-Hiller line on April 24, 27 and 29 from 10 am to 3 pm.