Category: Power

Residents of Hyderpora have expressed resentment against unscheduled power cuts. A delegation from the area said that PDD resorts to unscheduled power cuts. “We face power cuts for hours together. PDD has failed to adhere to curtailment schedule,” they said.

Terming the statement of divisional commissioner Jammu regarding restoration of power supply in Chenab Valley as “irresponsible and aimed to make a mockery of the sufferings of the people”, the residents of Bhaderwah staged a strong demonstration here on Wednesday, demanding the stern action against the officer. On Tuesday, the divisional commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Kumar, […]

The state-owned power giant NTPC will regulate power supply to Jammu and Kashmir from February 18 midnight for not clearing outstanding dues of more than Rs 1,600 crore. On February 5, the company had also issued similar notices to discoms in Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to regulate power, as the states had as much […]

Eight people suffered pellet injuries and forces allegedly set ablaze two electricity transformers after local residents resisted a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) at Tarigam, Kulgam, on Monday.

Former legislator and AIP chairman Er. Rasheed on Monday appealed to the political parties and the Joint Resistance leadership (JRL) to take a joint stand to stop New Delhi from “looting” the resources of Jammu and Kashmir.

Chamber of Commerce and Industries-Kashmir (CCIK) has opposed the J&K Government’s move to handover the 850-MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project to an “unknown” PSU of the government of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday laid foundation stones for several development projects, including an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and an Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), in Jammu.

Starting the process to set up another joint venture company between the national hydroelectric power corporation (NHPC) and the Jammu and Kashmir power development corporation (PDC) for execution of Rattle hydroelectric power project, the state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the central agency over the 850-MW project, which has been described […]

Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) today launched Android Mobile App for facilitating online electricity bill payment and other consumer-oriented services under the Billsahuliyat initiative of J&K Power Development Department.

Residents of Mustafabad sector 2 (Lane 3) area of HMT here are up in arms against the PDD for failing to upgrade power infrastructure in the area.

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Wednesday opposed the proposed handing over of 850-MW Rattle power project to the national hydroelectric power corporation (NHPC), saying the “sell-out” of a viable power project will have “long term negative implications on the state’s economic growth”.

Residents of Old Gagribal here have demanded safety measures for network of HT wires passing from Masjid Hanfia to Receiving Station.