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JAMMU: Recently a fire incident has took place in the GRID Station Lalyana due to electric short circuit a 50 MVA transformer set on fire and was totally damaged effecting large scale population of Bishnah Constituency and surrounding areas of Bishnah. The area was totally under darkness with this incident but MLA Bishnah Dr Rajeev put his best efforts and pressing hard to the GRID Station authority to restore the electricity of the people without fail.

Dr Rajeev MLA was monitoring all the situation and he was online with the engineers with the results at incidental night with the efforts of engineers the electricity was restored at 8.30 PM. Today to review the present situation Dr Rajeev MLA visiting GRID Station Lalyana along with Executive Engineer GRID Station along with his team MLA direction them 50 MVA transformer to be upgraded upto 100 MVA and backup two transformers be ready available for emergency period. And also directed the engineers to make necessary DPR for upgradation and include this for the emergent plan.

The Executive Engineer assured the MLA we will put up forward his demands to the next higher authority for providing necessary funds for installation of 100 MVA transform plus two backup transformers for emergency period.

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here