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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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Power Curtailments in Kashmir: Authorities Issue Schedule

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Power 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…

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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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Kashmir’s Power Woes: KPDCL’s Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households

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Kashmir'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…

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