SRINAGAR — There is a huge gap of nearly 200 MWs to overcome the unscheduled power and distress cuts in Kashmir as at present less than 1500 MWs are available against a total requirement of 1700 MWs. Top officials in the Power Development Department (PDD) told news agency Kashmir News Observer that the local DISCOM […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed Power Development Department (PDD) to strictly adhere to the announced power curtailment schedule, emphasizing that he will personally oversee its implementation on day-to-day basis during the winter months. The Chief Minister made these remarks while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the PDD, a department under […]
SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out branch cutting, the power supply to Hakbara, Army Camp, Manasbal, Chandergeer, Hajin, Preng, Banayari, Madwan, Shahgund, Sudunara and Mokdamyari areas shall remain affected on 19th October from 09 am to 03:00 pm. Similarly, to carry out branch cutting, the power supply […]
JAMMU — Two daily wagers of Power Development Department were injured after they got in contact of live wire in Sanai area of Surankote in Poonch district on Friday. Officials told that two daily wagers during repairing of 11 KV line recieved electric shock due to which they sustained injuries. Both the person were immediately […]
SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out construction of 33KV Pulwama 2nd Circuit under Phase II from 160 MVA GIS Lassipora, the shutdown of 132/ 33 KV GIS Lassipora (160 MVA) shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pulwama, Pinglena, MM Flour Mill, Covid Hospital […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]