Omar’s tirade against Sinha comes at a time Union Territory is facing worst power crisis in years Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Jammu and Kashmir government was making all luxuries available to lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha while the common people were struggling for basic amenities such as power. Omar’s tirade against Sinha comes at a time the Union Territory is facing the worst power crisis in years. Most Kashmiris have to endure up to 16 hours of power cuts amid freezing cold, leading to widespread anger…
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Kashmir Grapples with Power Crisis, Unscheduled Cuts Disrupt Daily Life
In a worsening power crisis, Kashmir finds itself grappling with a severe shortage, leaving habitats in darkness and rural areas particularly hard-hit by unscheduled load shedding. A senior official from the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) revealed that on Friday, forced curtailment reached a staggering 1000 MW, indicating a substantial gap between power demand and supply. The official who wished not to be named said, “It doesn’t need rocket science to understand that the power curtailment schedule announced by KPDCL is hardly followed. The widening gap between power requirement…
Read MorePower Curtailments in Kashmir: Authorities Issue Schedule
Ahead of winter, the authorities on Monday issued a fresh power curtailment schedule for the Kashmir Valley. According to the schedule, metered areas will face 4.5 hours of power cuts on a daily basis, while non-metered areas will face 8 hours of power cuts. The curtailment will be in three shifts—morning, afternoon, and evening. The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has attributed the power cuts to the rising demand for electricity during the winter months. The KPDCL has urged consumers to cooperate and use electricity judiciously. The power cuts…
Read MoreKashmir’s Power Woes: KPDCL’s Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households
Kashmir Braces for Lengthy Power Cuts as Demand Surges Amid Chilly Weather As the Kashmir valley grapples with a persistent and escalating power crisis, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a curtailment schedule to manage the growing gap between power supply and demand. The decision to implement power cuts ranging from 4 to 8 hours a day comes as a response to increasing electricity consumption, especially during the cold weather when heating devices and other electrical items are in high demand. Despite power shortages being a common…
Read MoreKashmir’s power woes continue as government fails to deliver on promises
The persistent power crisis in Kashmir has thrown the daily lives of its residents and businesses into turmoil, as prolonged outages and load shedding continue to plague the region. With power cuts lasting as long as 7 to 9 hours a day, the situation remains dire despite assurances from authorities of procuring additional power. Metered and non-metered areas alike have been affected, with many regions enduring 3 to 4 hours of continuous outages. The fluctuating power supply has left people in the dark for extended periods, raising mounting frustration among…
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