Srinagar, Jan. 4 -- J&K has decided not to increase electricity tariffs and the National Conference (NC) termed it as a New Year gift to consumers from the government.

In a message on official handle, J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah announced this decision and termed it as a people's welfare decision.

"The government continues to prioritise people's welfare by keeping electricity affordable. For 2025-26, there is no general increase in electricity tariffs across J&K and Tariff of Day (ToD) tariff remains unchanged," Office of CM wrote on X.

The NC spokesman termed this as a New Year gift from the elected government.

The CM's announcement has come as a major relief to consumers amid widespread apprehensions over a proposed additional ...