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KPDCL announces scheduled Power Shutdowns in multiple Pampore & Budgam areas for line upgrades, Aug 14–23

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SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Stringing of conductor under RDSS, shutdown of 33KV Khanda Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Khanda shall remain off while power supply to Chattergam, Magraypora, Suthsoo, Gowherpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 14 & 19 August, 2025.

Likewise to carry out the Branch cutting/ stabilization / erection of 13 mtr long ST Pole at Pohroo Chowk Bypass of 33 KV Pampore BK Pora line and stabilization of 33 KV Pampore Wagoora line, shutdown of 33 KV Pampore BK Pora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at BK Pora, Khanda and Summerbugh shall remain off while power supply to BK Pora, Khanda, Checkpora, Chattergam, Kenihama, Summerbugh, Wagoora, Airbagh, Chackpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 18 & 21 August, 2025.

Also in this connection, shutdown of 33 KV KV Pampore Wagoora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pohroo, Kadlabal shall remain off while power supply to Pahroo, Kadlabal, Gas Plant, FGCIL and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 23 August, 2025.

Similarly, in order to facilitate Augmentation / stabilization of 33 KV Pampore-SIDCO line, the shutdown of 33 KV Pampore-Pampore line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Pampore-I & Pampore-II shall remain off while power supply to Frestibal, Khadarmoh, Kadlabal, ITBP, Zewan, JKEDI, Drangbal, Namblabal, Tulbagh and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 17 August, 2025.

Also in this connection, shutdown of 33 KV Pampore-SIDCO line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Cement Plants of Khrew and IE Khrew shall remain off while power supply to IE Khrew and Cement Plants of Khrew and Wuyan and adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 17 August, 2025.

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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