Round-the-Clock Electricity for J&K: Modernization and New Projects Underway

Round-the-Clock Electricity for J&K: Modernization and New Projects Underway

J&K Govt’s Ambitious Plan: 24×7 Power Supply in the Works, Says CM Omar Jammu, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said a well-coordinated plan which includes modernisation works in the transmission and distribution system was under implementation to ensure 24×7 power supply to the consumers in J&K. CM Omar also said that no major progress had been made in developing a coal block in Odisha. The Union Ministry of Coal allocated the coal block to J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) jointly with NTPC in July 2013. Of the total…

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Reaffirms Commitment to Fulfilling Promises

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Reaffirms Commitment to Fulfilling Promises

Will Fulfil Promises Made to People: Omar Abdullah Srinagar 02 March 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the people of the region. Amid discussions about the upcoming budget session and preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, Abdullah addressed various issues, including the BJP’s proposal for a shadow cabinet. No Need for a Shadow Cabinet: A day after the BJP announced its intention to form a shadow cabinet, Omar Abdullah stated that there is no need for such…

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Uninterrupted Power Supply Post 100% Metering: CM Omar Abdullah’s Plan

Uninterrupted Power Supply Post 100% Metering: CM Omar Abdullah's Plan

Uninterrupted Power After 100% Metering: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Srinagar 27 Dec: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said people in the valley were facing difficulties due to intense cold conditions but the government would be able to provide uninterrupted electricity only after 100 per cent metering is achieved. “As far as winter preparedness is concerned, there is an intense cold, and there has been a dry spell. I pray to God for snowfall so that this dry spell ends. “Our endeavour is to minimise the power cuts, and ensure…

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Kashmir Faces Power Shortage as Dry Spell Reduces Hydropower Output

Kashmir Faces Power Shortage as Dry Spell Reduces Hydropower Output

With prolonged dry spell leading to the reduction in water level in most of the water bodies across the Valley, the Kashmir-based power houses are generating less electricity, prompting the government to go ahead with power curtailment, causing immense hardships to the people. Pertinently, August and September—2023 has recorded deficient rainfall while the hot and humid weather conditions continued for weeks together, breaking the decades old record in the month of September. The hot and humid weather conditions resulted in reduction in water level in the famous water bodies including…

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