November 21, 2025 | Kashmir POST

Electricity Could Become Costlier in Mornings & Evenings in Kashmir Valley: KPDCL Proposes 20% Surcharge on Peak-Hours Consumption

November 21, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Valley to See 20% Peak-Hour Power Surcharge: KPDCL Submits Proposal to JERC By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 What the Proposal Says The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has submitted to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) a proposal to impose a 20 % surcharge on electricity consumption during defined “peak hours” in the Kashmir Valley. The peak windows proposed are 6:00 AM–10:00 AM (morning) and 6:00 PM–10:00 PM (evening). According to KPDCL, the objective is to manage load, deter excessive use during high-demand intervals, and thereby…

J&K Government Orders Transfer & Posting of 58 JKAS Officers: Major Reshuffle Across Departments

November 21, 2025 Editor

Major Reshuffle in Jammu & Kashmir: 58 JKAS Officers Transferred and Posted Across Key Departments By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 What Happened: On November 20, 2025, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir issued orders for a large-scale administrative reshuffle of 58 JKAS (Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service) officers. The move, implemented with immediate effect, covers a wide range of departments including Estates, Social Welfare, ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services), Forest, Ecology & Environment, Science & Technology, Skill Development, Medical Supplies and others. Key postings include: Rajinder Singh Tara…

Vaishnodevi Medical College Admission Controversy: 90% Kashmiri Muslim Students Selected Through NEET Merit Sparks Political Storm

November 21, 2025 Editor

Merit or Identity? Vaishnodevi Medical College Admissions Trigger Political Storm as Kashmiri Muslim Students Dominate First MBBS Batch By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 The newly established Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVIME) in Katra, Jammu, opened its doors this year with high expectations. Built under the prestigious Shrine Board, the state-of-the-art medical college was envisioned as a transformative institution for healthcare and medical education in the region. But the release of its first MBBS admission list triggered an unexpected and explosive debate — one that has…

Trio Driving Jammu & Kashmir’s Rise in the Ranji Trophy: Ajay Sharma, Shubham Khajuria & Abid Mushtaq

November 21, 2025 Editor

A New Era for J&K Cricket By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 Once regarded as perennial under-dogs in India’s domestic first-class circuit, the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team is quietly stirring up attention in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. After years of struggle, the team has started to beat traditional powerhouses – such as in recent wins over Rajasthan, Delhi and Hyderabad – signalling that something has changed. At the heart of this turnaround are three key figures: Ajay Sharma, head coach — former India cricketer now channeling his…