SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In yet another respite given to power consumers during peak winters, the Government of India (GoI) has increased power allocation to J&K by about 293 MW, by transferring power from distant power houses in West Bengal, Bihar and even Bhutan. According to the spokesperson for the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department […]
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Decline in water level of rivers cause huge power deficit in J&K, says J&K Admin
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Administration on Thursday said there has been a drastic decline in water in rivers and streams in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir this year which has caused a huge power deficit. The Power Development Department (PDD) still supplies 2200 MWs of power against the availability of 1400 […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews power scenario in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the performance of Power Development Department and took stock of power scenario in the UT. The Lt Governor discussed comprehensive strategy of Power Development Department to meet the peak electricity demand. He also directed for enhancing sustainability and efficiency to ensure adequate […]
Transfers and Postings in PDD
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday ordered transfers and postings of 15 Incharge Superintendenting Engineers (Electrical) and 39 Incharge Executive Engineers (Electrical). To check the list you can Download PDF Here. — (KIMS)
New electricity connection to be compulsorily on prepaid mode: KPDCL
SRINAGAR — To keep pace with latest state of the art technology coupled with empowering consumers with transparency, KPDCL will register all prospective consumers applying for new connection on prepaid basis. In a statement, a spokesperson said with this major step towards better reforms, consumers who are applying for new connections shall be provided smart […]