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J&K Assembly Session 2026: Omar Govt Faces Heat Over Statehood, Jobs, Reservation

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J&K Assembly Session 2026: Omar Govt Faces Heat Over Statehood, Jobs, Reservation

J&K Assembly Session Begins: Omar Abdullah Government Faces Heat Over Statehood, Jobs, Reservation and Power Tariffs By: News Desk | 20 September 2026 Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly enters its latest session with the Omar Abdullah government facing a familiar but increasingly complicated political test: how to defend its record on governance while managing disagreements with its own alliance partner and a fragmented opposition. The autumn session begins on Monday, September 21, and is scheduled to continue until September 30. The official Assembly portal lists it as the…

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20% Rebate by Day, Surcharge at Peak Hours: What J&K’s New Electricity Tariff Means for Businesses

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J&K ToD Electricity Tariff Explained: KCCI Seeks Clarity Over Peak Surcharge and 20% Rebate

KCCI Seeks Clarity on J&K ToD Electricity Tariff, Warns Consumers Could Face Bill Shock Without Awareness By: News Desk | 11 September 2026 Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for an immediate awareness campaign over Jammu and Kashmir’s new Time-of-Day (ToD) electricity tariff, warning that consumers could face unexpected financial consequences if the system is implemented without clear information about peak-hour charges, daytime rebates and the technical functioning of meters. The new tariff regime came into effect on September 1, 2026, following a tariff order…

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LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It ‘Electoral Fraud’

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LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It 'Electoral Fraud'

LoP Sunil Sharma Hits Out at CM Over Proposed 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 November 2025 In the politically charged region of Jammu & Kashmir, electricity tariffs have become more than just numbers on a power bill — they’re a battleground of convictions, promises, and public trust. The proposal by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to impose a 20% surcharge on electricity consumed during peak winter hours has triggered sharp criticism. At the forefront is Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who has…

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