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Govt committed to electrifying all remote habitations: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the government remains committed to providing electricity to every household in Jammu and Kashmir,...

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Omar Abdullah flags interference in Ratle power project, calls it unacceptable

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday indirectly flagged the alleged role of BJP MLA from Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar, in interfering with...

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Politicians slam proposal for 20% peak-hour power surcharge in Kashmir

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government’s proposal to impose a 20% surcharge on electricity consumption during peak hours has drawn sharp criticism...

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Electricity could become costlier in mornings, evenings in Kashmir as KPDCL proposes 20% surcharge

Srinagar: Close on the heels of a massive controversy in Kashmir over the installation of smart meters, the Power Development Department (PDD)...

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Hydel power generation in JK drops by 70%, local output down to 400 MW

Srinagar: In Jammu and Kashmir, hydel power generation has reduced by nearly 70% from the local generation plants. An official informed that...

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Electricity amnesty scheme fails to benefit poor: PDP’s Fayaz Mir

Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Mohammad Fayaz Mir on Tuesday said that the government’s electricity amnesty scheme, introduced four years ago...

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Free 200 units of power for AAY families only after rooftop solar installation: JK Govt

‘2.22 lakh AAY families identified; DPRs and tendering under process’ Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the assembly that...