Zunheboto to face power cuts from October 26-31

Zunheboto, October 23 (MExN): A scheduled power shutdown will be in effect in Zunheboto district from October 26 to 31 to facilitate vegetation clearance along the 132 kV and 66 kV Mokokchung–Zunheboto transmission lines.According to a circular issued by Deputy Commissioner Dharam Raj, IAS, on October 23, the shutdown will occur daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the scheduled period. The shutdown will affect the 66 kV and 132 kV Mokokchung–Zunheboto transmission lines, with Zunheboto district listed as the affected area.The circular stated that the schedule follows a press release issued by the Executive Engineer, Transmission Division, Mokokchung, Department of Power, Government of Nagaland, to facilitate vegetation clearance along the transmission lines.All heads of offices, administrative officers, educational and health institutions, town councils, village councils, business establishments and the general public in Zunheboto district have been requested to note the schedule and make necessary arrangements to minimise inconvenience and disruption to essential services.The public has also been urged to cooperate with the Department of Power for the smooth execution of the scheduled work, the circular added.