Jiribam blackout for last 6 days
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Jiri News Network (JNN)
Jiribam, September 13 2014 :
Due to the failure of the 20 MVA transformer of the Sub-Station Construction Division No.1 of Jiribam Sub-division under Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL), Jiribam sub division has been facing total blackout since the morning of September 8 last.
Besides affecting the business of all hues, people of Jiribam and Tamenglong have been facing lots of inconveniences because of power failure.
Talking to the media, President of DESAM Local Council Jiribam K.Babuloo said that 'not only the students but also businessmen of Tamenglong and Jiribam have faced hardships due to non-availability of electricity for the last 5 days' .
While blaming the Jiribam electricity staff and officers for remaining at their home in Imphal, Babuloo said the problem has been aggravated as the official works are entrusted to the Grade IV staffs.
He appealed to the concerned authority to look into the matter and solve the power crises in these areas.
According to a source, two Section Officers from Imphal have been in Jiribam to repair the power snag since Sept.
10 and power supply is not expected for some more days.