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SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 kV, 100 MVA Grid Station Khunmoh will be observed due to which power supply to Wuyen, Balhama, Munpora, Befina, Zafran Colony, Khonmoh Checksangri, JKAP, TCI Old Cement Plant, Industrial Area Khonmoh, SAIFCO Cement Plant, KHYBER Cement Plant, TCI MAX Cement Plant and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 am to 03 pm on 15 November 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Khanda Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Wanpora, Khanda, Sanzipora, Magraypora, Kuzwaira, Gowharpora, Kultreh, Barigound, Bharampora, Wadipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 12 pm on 7 November 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora-Sangam (Sangam-1st) line will be observed due to which power supply to Mehand, Khiram, Sirhama, Nowshera, Marhama, Sangam, Halmullag and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 03 pm on 5 November 2026.

Furthermore, shutdown of 33 kV Bemina-Fatehkadal line and 33 kV Bemina-Barbarshah line will be observed due to which power supply to K.K Moulla, Nowpora, Bohrikadal, BB Shah, Babademb, Bishembarnagar, Gousia Hospital, Naisarak, Barbarshah, Exchange, Basant Bagh, Car Parking, Maisuma Bazar and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 am to 03 pm on 5 & 11 November 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Wanganpora-Kawdara Mughal Masjid line will be observed due to which power supply to Zadibal, Mughal Masjid, Kawdara, Rajouri Kadal, Jamia Masjid, Firdous Colony, Bacchi Darwaza and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 am to 03 pm on 05 & 09 November 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Kulgam DH Pora line will be observed due to which power supply to DH Pora, KB Pora, Nillow, Arreh, Begam and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 03 pm on 11 & 16 November 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kulgam Yaripora line will be observed due to which power supply to Yaripora, Behibagh, Tarigam, Sampora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 03 pm on 10 & 14 November 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kulgam Devsar line will be observed due to which power supply to Devsar, Sopat, Akhal, Hablish and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 03 pm on 16 & 18 November 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh Qaimoh line will be observed due to which power supply to Qaimoh, Khudwani, Redwani and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 03 pm on 5 & 7  November 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh Qazigund line will be observed due to which power supply to Mirbazar, Vessu, Nipora, Qazigund Town, Railway Station and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 am to 03 pm on 9 & 11 November 2026.

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