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Power Development Department Proposes Extra Power to Reduce Distress, unscheduled power cuts

December 9, 2024 by NOK Desk

With the growing demand of electricity after the onset of winters, the Power Development Department (PDD) has requested for more power to reduce the issues of distress and unscheduled power cuts across the Valley.

A top official informed that the demand for power has increased significantly from the past two weeks and requires extra electricity to overcome it.

“We are expecting some power from the authorities because we have demanded more power. Let’s see what we get,” the official said.

It also said, “The unrestricted demand of electricity including the ongoing power curtailment schedule has reached 2600-2700 Megawatts. However, as of now, we have only 1450 MWs of power.”

About the new curtailment schedule, the official further added that the department has to provide 24 hours power supply to the essential 250 feeders on which hospitals and other important departments rely on.

“In Kashmir division, more than 50% of feeders’ are supplying power to flat-rated areas wherein the power curtailment is almost eight hours. However, in rest of the feeders, the power curtailment depends directly on Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses (AT&C) losses,” the official said.

Regarding the power generation issues, the official said, “From the power plants of the Kashmir region, the local power generation has further decreased from 60 MWs to 40 MWs.”

Earlier in the first week of December, KNO has reported that that the local DISCOM in Kashmir valley was not getting the same amount of power wherein the consumers could not face distress cuts and unscheduled power cuts—(KNO)

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DT Damage Worrying Sign, 196 DTs Damaged in 4 Days Alone; Power outages a Natural Fallout: Chief Engg KPDCL

December 8, 2024 by NOK Desk

Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Er. Aaquib S. Waheed Deva today expressed serious concern over reports of rising damage to DT substations, due to unauthorised excess load of crude heating gadgets, which is over and above their installed capacity.

In a press statement issued here today, the Chief Engineer referred to the incidents reported from Bon Dialgam in Electric Division Anantnag and Tulmulla in Electric Division Ganderbal where DT substations were completely damaged after being subjected to unsanctioned heating load. “We are catering to the challenge of repairing and restoring 50 DTs per day and our Central Workshop at Pampore and Divisional Workshops are working round-the-clock to keep pace and adhere to the stipulated timelines of replacement,” she said, while urging consumers to avoid overloading their DTs in peak winters and inviting power outages.

She assured the consumers of reliable power supply as per curtailment schedule if they use power judiciously. “We have COPD patients at home and students preparing for examinations. We hope consumers understand the hardships people face when DTs are damaged leading to prolonged hours of power cuts,” she said.

In the last 04 days alone, as many as 192 DTs were reported damaged with some going up in flames, threatening the property of the nearby residents and damage to costly electronic gadgets at home. KPDCL also replaced 192 DTs in the same period.

In an attempt to protect DTs from getting damaged, Inspection Squads across all 19 Electric Divisions are carrying out daily morning and night patrolling to prevent attempts by certain consumers to use power beyond their sanctioned load.

KPDCL carried out 884 inspections drives on Saturday alone to prevent power pilferage with O&M Circle Pulwama leading with 242 drives. O&M Circle II Srinagar carried out 160 and O&M Circle Ganderbal 159 drives.

Er. Aaquib Waheed Deva also warned consumers living in metered areas of strict action if they are found bypassing their meters and hooking on bare conductor, in gross violation of the Electricity Act. “Apart from Circle Squads, Central Inspection Squad is also carrying out inspections to catch those consumers who use power unauthorizedly by tampering or bypassing their meters,” she added.

Police Helpline Phone Numbers for Verification Services

December 6, 2024 by NOK Desk

Srinagar Police has introduced a dedicated helpline numbers to address public grievances related to police verifications, including passport verification, police clearance certificates (PCC), government/private employee verification, and tenant verification etc.

The helpline will be operational on all working days from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Citizens can call or send a WhatsApp message to the designated numbers for assistance with these services.

These numbers are Police Helpline:
9541922441
9541922442

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Effective Deal With The Security,Law and Order-Related challenges in J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha calls for Modernisation of Police

December 4, 2024 by NOK Desk

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday emphasised bolstering Police and allied organisations, infusing technology in alignment with human resources for modernisation to effectively deal with the security and law and order-related challenges in J&K.

Reviewing the progress of ongoing projects under Security Related Expenditure (SRE), Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) and issues related to prison management and border management, he directed to expedite the pace of work to meet stipulated deadlines.

LG Sinha issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting to review the functioning of the Home Department today at Raj Bhawan.This was the second high-level meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor after his Secretariat started functioning in Jammu on November 11.

In an assertion of earlier guidelines regarding “no leniency while dealing with all threats to internal security”, emphasis was made on fine-tuning strategies with a synergetic approach.In the case of border management also, the direction was to identify vulnerabilities and check flaws to ensure a synergised fool-proof system in place.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti; DGP Nalin Prabhat; DGP Prisons, Deepak Kumar; ADGP Headquarters and Coordination, M K Sinha; ADGP Law and Order, Vijay Kumar; ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain; Director Fire and Emergency Services, Alok Kumar; ADGP CID, Nitish Kumar; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Dr Mandeep K Bhandari; IGP Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi and other senior officials of the J&K Police.

An official spokesperson said that at the outset of the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor was briefed on Security Related Expenditure (SRE), manpower positioning, infrastructure works and other important issues of Home and subordinate departments including J&K Police, Prisons, Fire and Emergency Services, Home Guards, SDRF, Prosecution and Forensic Sciences.

“The Lieutenant Governor emphasised modernisation and strengthening of Police and allied organisations to effectively deal with the security and law and order related challenges. He further directed for completion of all projects under SRE and PMDP within the stipulated time,” the spokesperson said.

The meeting also discussed effective prison management, human resources and other issues related to internal security and the criminal justice system.

Following the meeting, LG Sinha, on his official ‘X’ handle (Office of LG, J&K), posted, “Chaired a review meeting of the Home Department at Raj Bhawan today. Evaluated the progress of ongoing projects under SRE and PMDP and discussed issues related to prison management, border management, police modernisation and human resources.”

Earlier on November 17, LG Sinha had chaired a high-level meeting of senior officials of civil administration and J&K Police to review security and development projects in the Jammu region.

He had emphasised synergised operations and a foolproof security grid to thwart the malevolent design of terrorists and anti-national elements in the region. He had asked the officers to go full throttle, with an iron-hand approach in synchronisation with effective and foolproof strategies, to “demolish terrorism and its aiders and abettors.”

Regarding development, he had focussed on seamless, expedited execution of major infra projects meeting deadlines.

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KPDCL achieves major milestone by crossing 2 lakh prepaid meter count: , Er. Shabir A. Khan

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 by NOK Desk

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today achieved a major milestone by onboarding two lakh smart-metered consumers to pre-paid billing mode.

With this, the prepaid consumers shall now enjoy complete control over electricity usage and convenience of re-charging their meters whenever needed.

In a press statement released here today, Chief Executive Officer, IT&C, KPDCL, Er. Shabir A. Khan, stated that with prepaid conversion, smart metered consumers can now actively manage their electricity spending by paying only what they use, preventing unexpected high bills. “They can also log on to Bill Sahuliyat mobile app for monitoring daily consumption if they want,” he said, while crediting his team on this major achievement.

KPDCL has so far installed 3.11 lakh smart meters under PMDP, all of which shall be converted into prepaid mode. It shall install another 6.85 lakh consumer meters under RDSS in uncovered areas, which shall go a long way in improving Discom’s viability in terms of error-free billing with ‘pay as per use’ facility, additional rebates and real-time monitoring of power usage.

Highlighting the advantages of prepaid billing, Er. Shabir Khan stated that prepaid meter shall alert consumers shortly when their credit is running low, allowing them to top up when power is interrupted. “Users can also easily re-charge their meters online or at designated locations whenever needed,” he added.

Extending another olive branch to the consumers, CEO IT&C said that prepaid consumers shall not be subjected to remote disconnection during weekly or a public holiday and beyond office hours of 10.00 am and 4.30 pm, even if their credit is running low, thus allowing them ample time to recharge their accounts.

Highlighting the takeaways for KPDCL, Er. Shabir Khan said that Prepaid billing ensures better cash flow for Discoms due to advance payment by consumers and gradual reduction in burden on Government exchequer. “With removal of manual intervention in meter reading and bill distribution, smart-metering and prepaid enabling offers effective management of resources,” he added.

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Vehicles impounded for serious violations wiill be released only with court orders: Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari RTO Kashmir

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 by NOK Desk

The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, on Monday reaffirmed the authorities’ commitment to continuing and intensifying the crackdown on traffic rule violators across the Kashmir.

Speaking to Kashmir News Service, Bukhari stated that any vehicle found in serious violation of traffic regulations would only be released after a court order, signaling a stricter approach to enforcement.

He further mentioned that while infrastructure issues had previously hindered the impounding of vehicles, discussions with the administration are underway to resolve these concerns swiftly.

This intensified crackdown follows the recent incident at Tengapora, after which the traffic department, in collaboration with the traffic police, has stepped up efforts to enforce road safety and discipline.

Authorities have urged drivers to follow traffic rules strictly to avoid penalties and ensure the safety of all road users. (KNS)

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V.K. Bidhuri Div Com Kashmir Assures Improved Power Supply For Winter Amid La Niña conditions

December 1, 2024 by NOK Desk

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, has assured the public that the administration has made significant improvements in the power supply for this winter season, taking into account the expected La Niña conditions.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Bidhuri highlighted that the administration was well aware of the La Niña phenomenon and had been preparing for it since last year. “We were already anticipating La Niña’s arrival, and this year, our preparations have been much better,” he said.

Bidhuri also informed that the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is actively working on a curtailment schedule to ensure minimal disruptions in the power supply.

“We are hopeful that power cuts will be fewer compared to last year,” he added.

In light of the harsh winter expected this year, Bidhuri urged consumers to cooperate, particularly during transformer breakdowns. He also advised against using makeshift or crude instruments to manage power issues, as these could worsen the situation.

The Divisional Commissioner also addressed concerns regarding the Machil incident, assuring that an investigation is ongoing and that the authorities are making every effort to prevent such incidents from happening again. (KNS)

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For Better Transport System Srinagar Wins SKOCH Award

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 by NOK Desk

The smart city Srinagar Saturday was received the SKOCH Award of Excellence in Sustainable Transport System for its work on creating a better and greener transport network.

The award was presented on Saturday in Delhi and highlights Srinagar’s efforts to develop spaces where people can walk and cycle safely.

The Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) led this work, which has focused on making the city friendly for pedestrians. The project aims to reduce the use of vehicles, create a clean environment, and boost tourism and the local economy.

Dr. Owais, CEO of SSCL, accepted the award and said, “We feel proud to be recognized for this. Our goal is to make Srinagar a city that offers world-class services and infrastructure for its people.”

In recent years, SSCL has worked on improving major roads, crossings, public spaces, markets, and areas near rivers. These efforts include making footpaths, cycle tracks, and other facilities that encourage walking and cycling. This has made it easier for locals and visitors to explore the city.

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Over 5.5 lakh Applicants Set To Compete For 4000 Vacancies Of Constables Held on 1st ,8th and 22nd December, 2024

November 29, 2024 by NOK Desk

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting of Civil administration and Police Department to take stock of the preparations made by Deputy Commissioners to conduct the exams for selection of Constables in Police through J&K Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB).

Besides the Chairperson, JKSSRB those who attended the meeting includes Divisional Commissioner Kashmir/Jammu; ADGP, Jammu; IGP, Kashmir; Deputy Commissioners; SSPs and other concerned officers.

The Chief Secretary took this occasion to impress upon the officers to make adequate arrangements in terms of deployment of staff including observers, supervisors, invigilators and other personal.

He urged the Deputy Commissioners to visit as many exam centres as possible besides creating teams under senior officers in district administration to examine all the exam centres established in their districts. He sensitized them to ensure that no untoward incident of copying or malpractice occurs anywhere and orders deployment of enough security personnel at each centre in the district.

He enquired from them about the arrangements made for delivery of both sensitive and non-sensitive exam material to exam centres. He also enjoined upon them to personally monitor the whole process till the OMR sheets are sent back to SSRB by the police department.

In her presentation the Chairperson, SSRB, Indu Kanwal Chib informed the meeting that there are 5,59,135 candidates scheduled to appear in exams for 4002 posts of constables (Home Department) to be held on 1st , 8th 22nd December, 2024.

She further added that the exams of Constables (Executive/Armed/SDRF) are going to be held on 1st of December at 856 centres across the districts for which 2,62,863 candidates are set to appear in the UT with maximum number of 54,296 candidates appearing from Jammu district.

Similarly for Constable (Telecommunication) 1,67,609 candidates are going to exams to be held on 08th of December and 1,28,663 candidates are appearing for Constable (Photographer) exams on 22nd of December this year.

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Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Sends Text Messages to Domestic Consumers for Adopting Solar Rooftop Scheme

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 by NOK Desk

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), today informed the domestic consumers to treat as genuine and authentic the bulk text messages sent to them for installation of solar roof-top plants under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana of the Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.

In a statement issued here today, a KPDCL spokesperson stated that the text messages are being sent to domestic and Rate Code 1 consumers, whose monthly bills exceed Rs.2,000/-, urging them to install the solar roof-tops under PM Surya Ghar for reducing their bills and availing Central Subsidy of Rs.85,800/- and UT share of Rs.9,000/- for plants up to 3 kWp.

“Out of 24,558 metered consumers who have their mobile numbers registered with KPDCL, text messages have been sent to 24,538 consumers so far,” he said, adding the messages shall be repeated in a time-bound manner.

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