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#SrinagarBlackout: Unannounced Power Cuts Disrupt Life, Residents Urge Authorities to Act

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#SrinagarBlackout: Unannounced Power Cuts Disrupt Life, Residents Urge Authorities to Act

Unscheduled power cuts are taking a toll on residents in various areas of the summer capital. The consumers in the areas where smart meters have been installed decried unscheduled power cuts. Asif Ahmad, a resident of Srinagar, said that for the past many months, they have been facing unscheduled power cuts in their areas. “Despite installation of smart meters, unscheduled power cuts are causing inconvenience to us,” Ahmad said. The residents of Downtown Srinagar said that they have been equally suffering due to power cuts for the past few months now.…

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Kashmir’s Power Crisis: A Looming Crisis for Residents and Businesses

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Kashmir's Power Crisis: A Looming Crisis for Residents and Businesses

As the winter season approaches, Kashmir finds itself amid an escalating power crisis. The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has issued a power curtailment schedule, yet the Valley continues to grapple with unscheduled and prolonged power outages, significantly impacting the lives of its residents and businesses. This year’s power crisis has taken a turn for the worse, as even before the onset of the winter, Kashmir is experiencing protracted power cuts, leading to dire consequences for both individuals and commercial establishments. According to the industrialists, the industrial output plummeted by…

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J&K’s Power Crisis: Why is the Region Still Relying on External Power Sources Despite Hydropower Potential?

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J&K's Power Crisis: Why is the Region Still Relying on External Power Sources Despite Hydropower Potential?

J&K’s Hydropower Riches: Why is the Region Still Spending Billions on Power Purchases? Jammu and Kashmir’s over-reliance on external power sources has incurred a substantial cost of Rs 63,000 crore over the past 11 years. This hefty expenditure on power purchases from external generation companies (gencos) underlines the ongoing energy challenge in the region, despite its substantial hydropower potential. Official data reveals that from the fiscal year 2012-13 to 2022-23, the power purchase bills from external power distribution companies (discoms) have reached a cumulative total of Rs 63,000 crore. In…

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