Srinagar, Nov. 21 -- The recent proposal by the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to impose a 20 percent surcharge on electricity consumed during morning and evening peak hours is bound to provoke public discontent. While the utility frames it as part of the Time of Day (ToD) tariff system, which aims to balance demand and supply, the timing and implications of this move make it particularly burdensome for ordinary citizens in Kashmir. For most households in the Valley, winter is not just a season; it is a struggle against biting cold. Peak electricity usage during morning and evening hours coincides with crucial domestic activities - heating, cooking, and lighting - making the proposed surcharge unavoidable for famili...