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Kashmir Valley Awaits Reduced Power Cuts During Ramazan: Will It Happen?

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 Editor

Will Kashmir Valley See Fewer Power Cuts During Ramazan? Srinagar 12 Feb: The Power Development Department (PDD) is likely to take a call on modification of power curtailment schedule a week before the commencement of the holy month of Ramazan. Sources in the department informed that it may consider a slight modification in the ongoing power curtailment schedule a week prior commencement of the Ramzan. “As of now PDD has not taken any call for revising the power curtailment schedule. But if there will be any proposal of modification in the…

Unscheduled Power Cuts Leave Kashmir in the Cold: Residents Frustrated

December 3, 2024 Editor

Unscheduled Power Cuts Haunt Kashmiris as Winter Approaches Srinagar, November 2, 2024 – In stark contrast to promises of seamless electricity supply, Kashmir is grappling with extensive power cuts, stretching from five to ten hours across the region. These prolonged outages expose the fragile state of its power infrastructure, leaving residents frustrated and in the cold. Promises Unkept Senior physician Dr. Masood Hassan expressed the sentiment of many Kashmiris when he remarked, “In this modern age, we are witnessing power cuts that seem like a forgotten narrative from a decade…

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

October 27, 2023 Editor

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…

KCC&I Expresses Grave Concern Over Erratic Power Supply in Kashmir

October 12, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed grave concern over the erratic power supply in Kashmir, which has been gravely affecting businesses and households alike. In a statement, the KCC&I said that the erratic power supply has been a major concern for the past several weeks, and that the Power Development Corporation (PDC) has failed to address the issue. The KCC&I also criticized the PDC’s contradictory policies, such as promising uninterrupted power supply while installing smart meters, and then announcing a scheduled power supply. The KCC&I has…

J&K power crisis worsens, government scrambling for solutions

October 4, 2023 Editor

Worsening Power Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Concern Among Consumers Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a deepening power crisis, leaving consumers to endure extended power outages during the day. Authorities have reassured that discussions are underway to address this issue, promising improved conditions in the coming days. However, local consumers have a different story to tell. They claim that the power situation has deteriorated significantly across the valley, with just 4-5 hours of electricity being supplied daily. This situation is occurring even as smart meters have been installed…

Kashmir Grapples with heavy Load Shedding, Residents Demand Relief

September 30, 2023 Editor

Kashmir is currently grappling with a significant electricity crisis as it faces persistent load shedding, resulting from a substantial gap between the demand and supply of electricity, amounting to a staggering 300 Megawatts (MW). Officials of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) have cited two primary factors exacerbating this situation: a drought-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir leading to reduced water discharges in River Jhelum and River Chenab, affecting hydropower generation, and decreased purchases of power from outside power generation companies (Gencos) by the government. According to a senior KPDCL…