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Scheduled Power Shutdowns in Kashmir: KPDCL’s Maintenance Plan

December 14, 2024 Editor

KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns for Essential Maintenance in Kashmir Srinagar, December 13, 2024 – The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across various regions in Kashmir to facilitate essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. These shutdowns are crucial for ensuring reliable power supply during the harsh winter months. Scheduled Shutdowns and Affected Areas The Chief Engineer of KPDCL’s Distribution Wing has outlined the following schedule for power shutdowns: 33KV Waterhail Tap Line: Shutdown on December 3 and 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM…

Unscheduled Power Cuts Leave Kashmir in the Cold: Residents Frustrated

December 3, 2024 Editor

Unscheduled Power Cuts Haunt Kashmiris as Winter Approaches Srinagar, November 2, 2024 – In stark contrast to promises of seamless electricity supply, Kashmir is grappling with extensive power cuts, stretching from five to ten hours across the region. These prolonged outages expose the fragile state of its power infrastructure, leaving residents frustrated and in the cold. Promises Unkept Senior physician Dr. Masood Hassan expressed the sentiment of many Kashmiris when he remarked, “In this modern age, we are witnessing power cuts that seem like a forgotten narrative from a decade…

Rewards for Efficiency: KPDCL Exempts 22 Stations from Power Cuts

December 8, 2023 Editor

In a groundbreaking move, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a novel approach to reward areas that have successfully reduced power losses by providing them with uninterrupted electricity. Speaking to Kashmir InFocus, Chief Engineer of KPDCL, Javid Yusuf Dar, revealed that 22 feeders have been selected in the initial phase, where Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses have significantly decreased due to the implementation of smart metering technology. Dar emphasised the corporation’s dedication to its promise that areas exhibiting minimal pilferage and reduced AT&C losses would receive…

Kashmir’s Power Woes: KPDCL’s Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households

October 15, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Braces for Lengthy Power Cuts as Demand Surges Amid Chilly Weather As the Kashmir valley grapples with a persistent and escalating power crisis, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a curtailment schedule to manage the growing gap between power supply and demand. The decision to implement power cuts ranging from 4 to 8 hours a day comes as a response to increasing electricity consumption, especially during the cold weather when heating devices and other electrical items are in high demand. Despite power shortages being a common…