60% of power supply restored in Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said 60 per cent electricity in the Union Territory (UT) was restored and by tomorrow administration will achieve 100 per cent restoration.

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown Since Sunday owing to a deadlock between the Power Development Department (PDD) employees and the administration over the latter's bid to privatise electricity in the region. LG said talks were held with the striking employees and as of today no dues and salary are pending on part of the government.

"We restored 60 per cent electricity and by tomorrow we will achieve