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Kashmir’s Power Woes Worsen, Plunging Residents into Darkness and Frustration

November 28, 2023 Editor

The crisis has forced leaders of mainstream political parties to question the intentions of the administration Kashmir is reeling under an unprecedented power crisis amid the early winter in the Valley. As against the demand of 2,500MW, the supply is limited to a mere 1,200 to 1,500MW. Though the administration had promised to procure additional 500 MW power, the procurement process is not being fast tracked. The crisis has forced leaders of mainstream political parties to question the intentions of the administration. They have even organised protests over the demand.…

Failure to Provide Reliable Power: Power Corporations to Reimburse Consumers for Poor Supply

November 25, 2023 Editor

In a significant development, electricity consumers are now empowered to seek compensation from power distribution companies (discoms) for their failure to ensure a steady power supply, thanks to the Rights of Consumers Rules 2020. As frustrations mount in Kashmir over inconsistent power supply, consumers are leveraging these rules to hold discom accountable for their lapses in providing a reliable power supply. Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is the sole electricity distribution agency in Kashmir. It has come under severe criticism for failing to provide a quality power supply in…

Amidst 18-Hour Power Cuts, Kashmir Opposition Denounces ‘Collective Punishment’ Strategy

November 25, 2023 Editor

The Valley is in the middle of the longest power cuts in two decades, with 12 to 16 hours of cuts per day, according to locals. Kashmir is dealing with its worst electricity crisis with power generation hitting a record low of 50-100 MegaWatts (MWs) against the demand of 1800 MWs, badly impacting the life of over 70 lakh people. The Valley is in the middle of the longest power cuts in two decades, with 12 to 16 hours of cuts per day, according to locals. The prolonged cuts come…

Kashmir’s Power Crisis Takes Center Stage: PDP and Congress Lead Protests in Srinagar

November 24, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Valley is facing its worst power crisis with long unscheduled power cuts, especially in the evening hours As power crisis in Kashmir is increasing with every passing day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress workers held a protest demonstration in Srinagar against the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The Kashmir Valley is facing its worst power crisis with long unscheduled power cuts, especially in the evening hours. This has affected the normal lives of the people adversely. Dozens of PDP workers tried to take out protest demonstration from…

Srinagar Shivers Under Bone-Chilling Cold as Thick Fog Blankets City, Records Coldest Night

November 21, 2023 Editor

People in the Valley’s summer capital Srinagar woke up to a thick layer of fog on Monday as the minimum temperature during the night had plummeted to -0.8°C in the city Kashmir witnessed sub-zero temperatures and foggy weather on Monday, affecting life in the Valley, with Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) urging the administration for early winter vacations. People in the Valley’s summer capital Srinagar woke up to a thick layer of fog on Monday as the minimum temperature during the night had plummeted to -0.8°C in…

Energy Crisis Grips Kashmir, Threatening Dark Winters for Residents

November 19, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Looming Power Crisis: A Winter of Darkness Awaits By: Javid Amin As the chill of winter descends upon Kashmir, the region faces a looming power crisis that threatens to plunge its inhabitants into darkness. The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), the state-owned electricity utility, is contemplating further extending power cuts due to a persistently inadequate allocation of power from the central grid. The current power allocation of 1300 MW falls significantly short of the 1700 MW received during the same period last year, indicating a severe shortage that…

Former J&K CMs Question Bail to Army Captain Convicted of Killing 3 Civilians in Shopian

November 15, 2023 Editor

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah questioned the bail granted to an army Captain convicted of killing three civilians in a “staged” encounter in 2020. National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar termed it a reminder from the Union government that the blood of people of J&K is “cheap”. The armed forces tribunal in New Delhi on Monday suspended the life sentence of Captain Bhoopendra Singh who was found guilty of killing three youths in a “staged” encounter in south Kashmir’s Amshipora village in July 2020. The…

Over 1000 J&K govt employees salaries on hold due to missing appointment orders

November 2, 2023 Editor

Government of Jammu and Kashmir Withholds Salaries of Around 1000 Employees Due to Missing Appointment Orders Around 1000 employees of different departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, including IFS and JKAS officers, are currently without salaries because their initial appointment orders are not available on the Human Resource Management System (JKHRMS). In an effort to address the issue, the government has directed the concerned Administrative Secretaries to ensure submission of requisite information along with the recommendation within 15 days for scrutiny by a high-level committee. However, the General…

J&K Power Crisis: Causes and Solutions

October 29, 2023 Editor

Overall, J&K has a requirement of about 2,600 MW of electricity. However, the power supply to the Kashmir division is 1200 MW while to Jammu is 900 MW. There is a deficit of about 500 MW. The Jammu & Kashmir administration last week said the Union Territory is facing a power crisis as its power projects are generating less electricity than before due to the dry spell in summer. The administration is taking steps to address the issue, it added. How much electricity does J&K require? How much power are the UT’s…

Land Subsidy Scheme to Encourage Kashmiri Pandits to Return to Kashmir

October 26, 2023 Editor

Following the allocation of 5 marlas of land to” landless people” in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the PMAY-G scheme, the administration led by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has made a decision to offer land at reduced rates to Kashmiri Pandit employees in Srinagar. This initiative aims to facilitate their reintegration and resettlement in the Valley, as reported by The Indian Express. During a gathering of migrant Kashmiri Pandits at the ongoing construction site of the Bhaderkali temple in Devi Angan Thalwal, Jammu on Ram Navmi, Sinha declared that…