Srinagar, 14 March (KNB): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a major overhaul of the electricity payment system for employees residing in government quarters in Srinagar and Jammu. Under Circular No. 01-JK(PDD) of 2024, dated 14-03-2024, the government has revoked Government Order No. 301-GAD of 2013, which previouslyContinue Reading

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 29 (KNB): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Power Development Department today at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting discussed various measures for enhancing sustainability, resilience and efficiency of the power sector and steps to achieve targets to reduce AT&C losses. Issuing directions to the PDDContinue Reading

Imran Naikoo Srinagar 18 June (KNB): Chief Engineer Power Development Department, Kashmir, Aijaz Ahmad Dar said that hopefully after next 10 months, the department will proudly say that no utility pole or wire is in a damaged condition across the valley. In an exclusive interview with Kashmir News Bureau, ChiefContinue Reading

Qaiser Dar Srinagar 30 December (KNB): The installation of power transformers at low heights without proper encasing, has made people vulnerable to a deadly threat in several localities of Srinagar. In many areas, like Raj’bagh, Parray’pora, Bemina, Batamaloo, these power transformers are installed on roads at such a low heightContinue Reading