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KPDCL Advocating New Revenue Collection Policy Linking Salary Disbursement to Cleared Electricity Dues

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KPDCL Advocating New Revenue Collection Policy Linking Salary Disbursement to Cleared Electricity Dues

Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has asked all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) in Kashmir to make the clearing of electricity dues mandatory before releasing salaries or payments to employees and contractors. The power distribution utility has asked DCs to issue orders stating that funds for salaries or contractor payments could only be released after electricity dues have been settled. In a missive to DCs across Kashmir, the Managing Director of KPDCL outlined the rationale behind the directive to make clearance of dues mandatory before salary and payment releases. According to it,…

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J&K, Ladakh Face Fuel Shortage as Tanker Operators Strike Against Hit-and-Run Law

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J&K, Ladakh Face Fuel Shortage as Tanker Operators Strike Against Hit-and-Run Law

All J&K Transporters’ Welfare Association has, however, not joined the strike and has called a meeting on Tuesday to ponder over the issue Opposing the Centre’s new provisions regarding hit-and-run cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, around 1,500 oil tankers that ferry fuel to Jammu and Kashmir besides Ladakh, went on a strike on Monday. In Himachal, the nationwide protest led to a shortage of fuel and many petrol pumps in major cities were seen rationing fuel. Rush was reported at petrol pumps across Hiamchal. All J&K Transporters’ Welfare Association has,…

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J&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse

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J&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse

In a deeply troubling revelation, Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a severe drug addiction crisis and as per the recent government data approximately 14 lakh individuals are ensnared by substance abuse, posing a significant threat to public health and societal well-being. National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi raised the concern during the Parliament session, inquiring whether there were nearly 10 lakh drug addicts in J&K. In response, the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, cited the…

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