Power cuts in Kashmir crippling lives: Tarigami
4 days, 7 hours ago

Power cuts in Kashmir crippling lives: Tarigami

Hindustan Times  

CPI general secretary and legislator Kulgam Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami on Friday said the absence of electricity in several parts of Kashmir is affecting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. The Kashmir is currently witnessing cold wave, even summer capital witnessing -6.2°C. Many parts in Kashmir have recorded -8 to 10°C and erratic power supply is adding to the woes of the people, especially those with chest problems. Additionally, amidst sub-zero temperatures, the protracted power outages cause immense hardships to people,” Tarigami said in a statement.

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Omar Abdullah cancels Jammu meetings in wake of harsh cold wave in Kashmir valley
2 days, 8 hours ago

Omar Abdullah cancels Jammu meetings in wake of harsh cold wave in Kashmir valley

The Hindu  

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Power cuts amid severe cold push Kashmiris to traditional ways
2 days, 14 hours ago

Power cuts amid severe cold push Kashmiris to traditional ways

The Hindu  

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Valley plunges into darkness amid 10 to 15-hour power cuts
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Valley plunges into darkness amid 10 to 15-hour power cuts

Hindustan Times  

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Jammu and Kashmir UT faces 30 days worth of power cuts in a year | Data
1 year ago

Jammu and Kashmir UT faces 30 days worth of power cuts in a year | Data

The Hindu  

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Dark Days: Why is Kashmir grappling with its worst power crisis in years?
1 year ago

Dark Days: Why is Kashmir grappling with its worst power crisis in years?

Firstpost  

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Unscheduled outages: As winter sets in, power crisis worsens in Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

Unscheduled outages: As winter sets in, power crisis worsens in Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

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