Srinagar: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Stations Brein, Nishat, Shalimar and Harwan shall remain affected due to facilitate repair works and remodelling in HT/LT lines on April 19 from 11 am to 5 pm. Similarly, in order to facilitate augmentation works in 33/11 KV Pinjura receiving station, the power […]
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Power supply to public toilet for tourists snapped at Nigeen Lake
Srinagar, Apr 18: Authorities cut off the electricity to the public toilet at Nigeen Lake in an odd occurrence that has annoyed travellers and garnered ire from travel industry professionals. The electricity connection to the sole public lavatory built by the tourism department for visitors was reportedly cut off a few days ago “without any […]
Death of a daily wager in Pattan
The daily wagers working with various government departments must not be made to do the works for which they are not properly trained, and which can endanger their lives. A number of daily wagers of Power Development Department ( PDD) have died due to electrocution while at work. These incidents have happened in past and […]
Man dies after receiving electric shock in Rajouri
Rajouri: A young man died after suffering an electric shock in Mohra Kampla village of Nowshera after which police have started an investigation and legal proceedings into the matter. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Alyas resident of Kotedhara village of Rajouri. Police said that the deceased was working in the village when he […]
All new electric connections to operate on pre-paid mode: KPDCL
Srinagar: All prospective consumers applying for new electric connections would have to make bill payments on prepaid basis. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to keep pace with the latest state of art technology coupled with empowering consumers with transparency had taken this decision […]
On-duty BSNL daily wager dies of electric shock
Baramulla: An employee of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) died after receiving electric shock in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, 47, of Tantraypora, Pattan. The incident occurred when Mir, a daily wager working with the BSNL was repairing a cable and […]
KPDCL makes prepaid mode mandatory for new electricity connections
Srinagar, April 15: To keep pace with latest state of art of technology coupled with empowering consumers with transparency, KPDCL will register all prospective consumers applying for new electric connections on prepaid basis, officials said today. With this major step towards better reforms, consumers that are applying for new connections shall be provided smart meters […]
Power supply to remain affected in parts of Central Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 11: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that the power supply to receiving stations Kremshore, Kanir, Khansahib, Raithan, Branwar and Hanjura shall remain affected on April 15 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to receiving stations Narbal, Sanoor, Zainkote, Shalteng, and Bakshpora shall remain affected on April 12 and 15 […]
Power supply to remain shut in parts of Central Kashmir on April 15
Srinagar, Apr 11: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that the power supply to receiving stations including Kremshore, Kanir, Khansahib, Raithan, Branwar and Hanjura shall remain affected on April 15 from 10.00 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to receiving stations Narbal, Sanoor, Zainkote, Shalteng and Bakshpora shall remain affected on April 12 and […]
Budget 2023-24 to give major infrastructural push to transform power, road sectors in J&K
Srinagar, April 11: The budget 2023-24 will give a major infrastructural push to four core areas of health, drinking water, power and road connectivity aimed at providing succour to the common people and improving developmental parameters of UT at the national level, government said in a statement. The budget has earmarked funds for providing Functional […]
Devender Rana thanks LG for deferring power tariff hike
Jammu, Apr 11: Senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today expressed his party’s gratitude to Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha for deferring the power tariff hike. He said LG positively responded to the plea taken up with regard to the proposed hike in the power tariff and assured against any such move in the near […]
Villagers hold meet post discovery of lithium deposits in Salal
Jammu, Apr 9: The Salal villagers have held a meeting to discuss the emerging situation post-discovery of lithium deposits from their village in Reasi district. The villagers demanded their proper rehabilitation policy. “People are apprehensive about their possible displacement from Salal because of counting of trees and surveys conducted by different teams. They have developed […]