In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 kV Grid Substation Pattan will be observed due to which power supply to Pattan Town, Buran, Railway, Nihalpora, Hanjivera, Zanga, Hamray, Lolipora, Wanigam, Tapper, Tantraypora, Palhalan Market, Army, Aglar, Singhpora, Divar, SSM College,Skuast,Duslipora, Kalseri, Mirgund, Rambilgrah, Hariwatnoo, Rerum, Tangmarg, Shajimarg, Chandilora, Ferozpora, Alambal, Baba Reshi, Rangiwali, Kulhama, Kralweth, Mulgam, Crusher, Gulmarg, Shadipora, Markundal, Sumbal (Partially) , Asham, Odina, Shilvat, Sultanpora, Shahgund, Panzinara, Naidkhah and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 21, 28 October and 07 November 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 200 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station Pampore (132 & 33 kV Switchyard) and 132 KV ICT Circuit- I&II will be observed due to which power supply to Konibal, Lethpora, Pampore, Kadlabal, Shar Shali, IE Wuyan, IE Khrew, Cement Plants, Pahru, BK Pora, Nowgam Railway Stn. Summerbugh, Khanda, Ladhoo, Badamibagh, Lasjan, Panthachowk, Sonwar and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 22 October 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 175 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station Awantipora (132& 33 KV Switchyard), 132 kV Pampore-Awantipora (Ckt-I&II) and 75 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station Lassipora (132 kV Yard, 33 kV Yard and Transformer Yard) will be observed due to which power supply to Saimooh, K-Koot, Hariparigam, Kaigam, Chakoora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam Railway, Panzgam, Agriculture, Rakh Litter, Naina, Batpora, Khellan, Marhama, Kelan, Khiram, Sangam, Tral, Devar, Pinglish, Dadsara, Chandrigam, Mandoora, Kahlil, Bajwani, Noorpora, Batagund, Lurgam, Nanar, Taki, Laam, Jawaharpora, Aripal, Khangund, Sathoora, Awantipora, Jawbara, Barsoo, Malangpora, Padgampora, Beighpora, Midoora, Bohu, Lassipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 22 October 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora Tral-1st line and 33 kV Awantipora-Tral-II line will be observed due to which power supply to Tral, Devar, Pinglish, Dadsara, Chandrigam, Mandoora, Kahlil, Bajwani, Noorpora, Lurgam, Gulabagh and Aripal. 15MW Batagund, Lurgam, Nanar, Taki, Lam, Jawaharpora, Aripal, Khangund, Satoora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 22 October 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Awantipora line will be observed due to which power supply to Awantipora, Jawbara, Barsoo, Malangpora, Padgampora, Beighpora, Midoora, Bohu and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 22 & 27 October 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Balhama & Old TCI Tapline of Khanmoh-SIDCO-I line will be observed due to which power supply to Wuyen, Balhama, Munpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 24 October 2026.

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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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