Srinagar, June 09: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today announced power shutdown in several areas of the division in forthcoming days.

In a communication, Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL said the shutdown of 33 KV LJHP Gantamulla- Uri Line will be observed due to which power supply to Salamabad, NHPC, MES, TFC, Garkote, Balkote, Uri, Mohura, Rampur, Bani, Bijhama, Dhani and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 10 & 13 June 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Amargarh-Watergam Line will be observed due to which power supply to Watergam, Hachipora, Palpora, Behrampora, Dangiwacha, and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 13 June 2026. 

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV  Malpora- Chandoosa Line will be observed due to which power supply to Chandoosa, Hospital, Dangerpora, Sultanpora, Gantamulla, Malpora, Hevan, Namblan, Nowshera and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 15 June 2026.

Similarly shutdown of 33 kV Amargarh-Sopore Line will be observed due to which power supply to Sopore Hospital, Court Road sopore, Main Chowk sopore, Model Town, Sadiq Colony and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11 June 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Amargarh Nowpora Line will be observed due to which power supply to Mundi, Seelo, Behrampora, Bomai, Nowpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 13 June 2026.

Furthermore shutdown of 33 KV Amaragarh- Arampora Line will be observed due to which power supply to Panzipora, Shari Colony, Tarzoo, PHC Hospital Tarzoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 20 June 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Amargarh-Bandipora will be observed due to which power supply to Duroo, Watlab, Tujjar, warpora, Hathlangoo, Arampora, Adipora, Sopore Town-I & Town-3 and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 16 June 2026.

Likewise, Shutdown of 33 KV Nehalpora-Pattan Line will be observed due to which power supply to Pattan, Zangam, Buran, Hamray, Tapper, Wanigam, Tantraypora, MES and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM ton03 PM on 10 June 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Mattan- Pahalgam Line will be observed due to which power supply to District Jail, Anantnag, Seer, Salia, Sallar, Aishmuqam, Batkoot, Pahalgam and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11, 13, 15, 17 & 20 June 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Wanpoh Ashajipora line will be observed due to which power supply to Ashajipora, Dialgam, Rohu, Mirbazar, Schichen, Brinty.Malaknag, Reshi bazar, Janlatmandi, Shirpora BB Nowgam. Thajiwara, Brakpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 10 & 13 June 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Wanpoh Qazigund Mir Bazar line will be observed due to which power supply to Mir Bazar, Akhran. veesu, Qazigund,Veesu. Kund & adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 13 & 15 June 2026.

 Likewise, shutdown of  33 KV Wanpoh Qaimoh line will be observed due to which power supply to Qaimoh, Redwani and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11 & 14 June 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Badampora Wangipora/Safapora Tap Line, 33 KV Badampora lar Line and 33 KK Badampora Dab Line will be observed due to which power supply to Batwina, Nowgam, Wangipora Zazna Ahan,Waskura, Kharbagh, Sumbal, Nesbal, Lar, Watlar Repora, Dangerpora, Watlar Theeru, Larsun, Kurhama, Youngoora Barsoo, Old Dab, Checki Baba Salun, Sainik School, Rabitar,  Kondbal GCET Safapora and  adjoining Area will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11 June 2026.

Srinagar, June 09: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, J&K Police arrested three drug peddlers in separate operations across Anantnag, Sopore and Pulwama districts, recovering heroin and charas-like substances from their possession.

A police spokesperson said that in Anantnag, a police party from Police Post General Bus Stand apprehended a suspicious individual during routine patrolling in the Bus Stand area after he attempted to flee on noticing the police. The accused was identified as Arshad Ahmad Sofi son of Abdul Ahad Sofi resident of Kanelwan. Heroin was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 176/2026 was registered at Police Station Anantnag and investigation was initiated.

He said in Sopore, during naka checking at Hib Dangerpora Crossing under the jurisdiction of Police Post Watergam, police intercepted and searched a suspicious individual. A charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. The accused was identified as Aamir Nazir Tantray son of Nazir Ahmad Tantray resident of Gund Brath, Sopore. FIR No. 53/2026 was registered at Police Station Dangiwacha and further investigation is underway.

He also said that in Pulwama, Police Station Kakapora apprehended Umar Farooq Lone, son of Farooq Ahmad Lone, resident of Nehama, during naka checking on Railway Road. Approximately 1.53 kilograms of charas-like substance (Bang Boosa) was recovered from a nylon bag abandoned by the accused while attempting to flee. FIR No. 47/2026 has been registered and investigation taken up.

J&K Police reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and affirmed that sustained efforts under the anti-drug enforcement campaign will continue to dismantle narcotics networks and protect society from the menace of drugs.

Srinagar, June 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday described the breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel as a historic achievement that would transform the lives of people in Ladakh and fulfil a long-pending dream of year-round connectivity between Kashmir and the Union Territory.

Addressing the gathering at the Zojila Tunnel breakthrough ceremony, Omar Abdullah congratulated the people of Ladakh and thanked Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and his ministry for bringing the ambitious project to a crucial milestone.

“I would like to congratulate the people of Ladakh and thank Gadkari Sahib and his department. We have now reached a point where Kashmir and Ladakh are connected throughout the year in the real sense,” the Chief Minister said.

He said the dream of all-weather connectivity had remained unfulfilled for decades despite being a long-standing aspiration of the people living in the region.

“This was a dream for the people for a very long time, but nobody could make it a reality until now,” he said.

Omar Abdullah noted that the significance of the tunnel could best be understood by those who have experienced the hardships caused by the closure of the Zojila Pass during winter months.

“The difficulties faced by the people here because of the absence of this tunnel can be understood only by interacting with them. Whether it is students seeking education, patients needing medical treatment, or families travelling during winter, this tunnel will make a huge difference in their lives,” he said.

The Chief Minister said the project would improve access to essential services, facilitate economic activity and strengthen social and cultural ties between Kashmir and Ladakh.

Drass, June 9: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday triggered the final blast marking the breakthrough of the main Zojila Tunnel, describing it as a “historic moment” for ensuring all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Ladakh MP Mohammad Haneefa, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Secretary of Ladakh, DGP Ladakh, senior officials of NHIDCL, BRO and representatives of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd were present on the occasion.

The breakthrough connected both ends of the 13.15-kilometre main tunnel being constructed on National Highway-1 between Baltal in Kashmir and Minamarg in Drass.

Gadkari pressed the remote detonator at the East Portal near Minamarg, marking a major engineering milestone in one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.

“This tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, ending Ladakh’s winter isolation. It will boost strategic mobility, tourism and the local economy,” Gadkari said after the ceremony.

Being constructed at an altitude of 11,578 feet above sea level, the Zojila Tunnel is set to become Asia’s longest bi-directional road tunnel upon completion. The project includes the main tunnel, an escape tunnel, three vertical ventilation shafts and nearly 18 kilometres of approach roads.

The total project cost is estimated at ₹6,809 crore.

Officials said more than 75 per cent of the physical work has been completed. Following the breakthrough, tunnel lining, road pavement and electro-mechanical installations will be expedited. The project is targeted for commissioning by February 2028.

Once operational, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time across the Zojila Pass from more than three hours to around 15 minutes while bypassing snow-bound and accident-prone stretches of the highway.

The project is also expected to ensure year-round movement of defence personnel, essential supplies and tourists between Kashmir and Ladakh.

Local leaders from Kargil and Ganderbal hailed the breakthrough as a landmark achievement and described the tunnel as a “lifeline for Ladakh” that will transform connectivity, economic activity and access to essential services in the region.