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Govt procures 2400 MWs electricity to meet power demand: Official

Govt procures 2400 MWs electricity to meet power demand: Official

Power curtailments

Srinagar: Amid the prevailing power crisis in the Valley, the government on Friday said that the Lieutenant Governor has given approval for the procurement of 2400 MWs of electricity from NTPC and Solar Power Corporation of India. “The power demand in Jammu and Kashmir has increased and at present it is 3200 MWs while the […]

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PDD withdraws 15% ‘Electricity Duty’

Says consumer bills unaffected despite revised tariff

JAMMU: In a strategic move to alleviate the impact of a 15% tariff increase, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has announced the withdrawal of Electricity Duty (ED) in its revised power tariff. The decision, effective from 1st December 2023, comes following the issuance of a new Tariff Order by the Joint Electricity […]

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Disconnection drives aimed to stem power theft, stabilize curtailment plan: KPDCL

1048 defaulting consumers disconnected for pending arrears

SRINAGAR: Continuing its pursuit to obtain pending arrears from defaulting consumers, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) collected a revenue of Rs.6.63 crore on Thursday, a spokesman of the organization said. Meanwhile, the Corporation’s inspections to check power pilferage breached 1000 mark with penalties imposed to the tune of Rs.7.95 lakh on Thursday. Elaborating on […]

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Public audit ensures that every rupee is well spent: Lt Guv

Addresses closing ceremony of Audit Week at Jammu

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that public audit ensures that every rupee is well spent for the purpose to bring about a change in the lives of the people standing in the last queue of development. Addressing the closing ceremony of ‘Audit Week’ at Convention Centre Jammu, the Lt Governor appreciated the […]

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Physicists detect second-most powerful cosmic ray from beyond our galaxy

Physicists detect second-most powerful cosmic ray from beyond our galaxy

New Delhi: Researchers have detected the second-most powerful cosmic ray to have come from outside our galaxy. But the exact origin of this “ultra-high-energy” particle from outer space remains a mystery. Observed in Utah, this is believed to be the most powerful cosmic ray detection since the ‘Oh-My-God’ particle in 1991 that left physicists puzzled. […]

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National School Games provide launching platform for young sporting talents: Lt Guv

Closing ceremony of 67th National School Games

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the National School Games provide launching platform for young sporting talents, marking the new beginning for all young sportspersons. Inaugurating the Synthetic Athletic track at University of Jammu and addressing the closing ceremony of 67th National Schools Games in Judo Under-14 Boys & Girls and Fencing […]

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Science and development

Science and development

By: M Ahmad ‘Science is the key that unlocks the doors of knowledge, development and understanding.’ Science plays a fundamental role in peace-building and development by addressing the root causes of conflicts, enhancing diplomacy, and strengthening international cooperation. Scientific research fosters a greater understanding of complex issues and provides evidence-based solutions that can prevent conflicts […]

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Understanding hearing and communication disorders

By: Sana John Hearing loss can be defined as a partial or complete inability to hear. It can affect individuals of all age groups, impacting their communication and overall life quality. Types of Hearing Loss: Conductive Hearing Loss: This type of hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the ear canal, eardrum, or […]

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How risky is it to give card details over phone

By: Paul Haskell-Dowland Paying for things digitally is so common, most of us think nothing of swiping or tapping our card, or using mobile payments. While doing so is second nature, we may be more reluctant to provide card details over the phone. Merchants are allowed to ask us for credit card details over the […]

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Additional Secretary I&B visits JK Pavilion of 17th Film Bazaar at Goa

Additional Secretary I&B visits JK Pavilion of 17th Film Bazaar at Goa

GOA: On the fourth day of ongoing 17th Film Bazaar, here, Union Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Neerja Shekhar Friday visited the J&K Pavilion. During the visit, the Additional Secretary interacted with the team of officers of Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) at J&K Pavilion. She was […]