SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out branch cutting, the power supply to Hakbara, Army Camp, Manasbal, Chandergeer, Hajin, Preng, Banayari, Madwan, Shahgund, Sudunara and Mokdamyari areas shall remain affected on 19th October from 09 am to 03:00 pm. Similarly, to carry out branch cutting, the power supply […]
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Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out construction of 33KV Pulwama 2nd Circuit under Phase II from 160 MVA GIS Lassipora, the shutdown of 132/ 33 KV GIS Lassipora (160 MVA) shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pulwama, Pinglena, MM Flour Mill, Covid Hospital […]
KPDCL set to install meters on 40,000 DTs, 1400 Feeders for reliable power supply
SRINAGAR — In order to protect distribution transformers (DTs) from damage and curb power losses, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is installing 40,000 DT meters & 1200 feeder meters under the premier loss reduction scheme of RDSS. This shall be besides 6.85 lakh consumer smart meters which shall be installed in unmetered flat-rate areas […]
KPDCL intensifies drive against non-paying consumers, thousands of connections snapped
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has intensified its drive against non-payment of electricity bills and remotely disconnected thousands of smart-metered consumers. Similarly, in flat-rated areas, those consumers who haven’t paid their pending dues for months together are being physically disconnected, till they clear their bills with KPDCL. In a press statement issued […]
ACB arrests KPDCL cashier for demanding bribe in Sopore
SRINAGAR — ACB J&K arrested a cashier in the office of Executive Engineer, KPDCL sub transmission division Sopore red handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 9000 for release of security deposit of a complainant. In a statement, a spokesperson said that ACB received a complaint against Mohd Shafi Bhat senior assistant-cum-cashier in the […]
KPDCL to increase power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Thursday said it will temporarily increase power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours in view of drastic reduction in power generation amidst the prolonged spell in the Valley. The KPDCL however, said that it will revert back to previous curtailment once the sufficient power is restored. […]