KULGAM: To improve electricity supply in Kulgam town and adjoining areas, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today inaugurated the newly created 11 KV Chattabal Power Feeder at Chawalgam.

The newly commissioned feeder has been segregated from the existing Chawalgam feeder with the objective of ensuring reliable and rationalised power distribution in Chawalgam and Chattabal areas, which had long been a demand of local residents.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the creation of new feeder will bring in rationalized electricity distribution and help improve the electricity supply significantly in Chattabal and Chawalgam areas. 

Officials informed that the project will benefit residents of the surrounding areas by easing load pressure on existing feeders and enhancing overall power distribution efficiency. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Executive Engineer, KPDCL Kulgam, Assistant Executive Engineers, other concerned officers and locals.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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