Will Press NC Govt to Fulfill 200-Unit Free Power Promise, Oppose Tariff Hikes: Tarigami

Will press NC Govt to fulfill 200-unit free power promise, oppose tariff hikes: Tarigami

Asserting that the National Conference government was equally ‘his government’ owing to the support he lend to it, senior CPI (M) leader and MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami said he hopes to be vocal in the Assembly to “remind NC government of their manifesto”. Addressing a party event, Tarigami said people of J&K were eagerly waiting for the NC government to fulfil promises made in its manifesto, especially free 200 units of electricity. “The…

‘Tariff shock’: Anger across J&K after 7% increase approved in power tariffs

The development has triggered anger across Jammu and Kashmir particularly, against the NC government, as it had promised 200 units of free energy in its election manifesto

'Tariff Shock' Hits J&K: 6.83% Power Hike Triggers Political Storm Over 200 Units Free Power Promise

The JERC's decision to raise electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir by an average 6.83 per cent from September 1 has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference government of betraying its promise of 200 units of free electricity. BJP, Apni Party, Peoples Conference and PDP leaders have criticised the hike, while trade bodies have warned that it could add to the financial burden on consumers and furthe…

J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise

The Kashmir Pulse J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise SRINAGAR — The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh has approved a 6.83% average hike in power tariff for Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27, effective September 1. According to an order issued by JERC, bills issued for consumption from that date will be charged at the new rates. The regulator said JPDCL and KPDCL ha…