SRINAGAR — In order to protect distribution transformers (DTs) from damage and curb power losses, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is installing 40,000 DT meters & 1200 feeder meters under the premier loss reduction scheme of RDSS. This shall be besides 6.85 lakh consumer smart meters which shall be installed in unmetered flat-rate areas […]
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KPDCL intensifies drive against non-paying consumers, thousands of connections snapped
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has intensified its drive against non-payment of electricity bills and remotely disconnected thousands of smart-metered consumers. Similarly, in flat-rated areas, those consumers who haven’t paid their pending dues for months together are being physically disconnected, till they clear their bills with KPDCL. In a press statement issued […]
Govt assigns additional charge of JKPCL to Vikas Kundal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday assigned additional charge of the post of Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) to Mr. Vikas Kundal. According to an order, “Mr. Vikas Kundal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who is presently holding the charge of Managing Director, […]
KPDCL to increase power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Thursday said it will temporarily increase power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours in view of drastic reduction in power generation amidst the prolonged spell in the Valley. The KPDCL however, said that it will revert back to previous curtailment once the sufficient power is restored. […]
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)