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

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown for 132/33 kV Grid Station Kulgam will be observed due to which power supply to Ashmuji, Chambgund, Kilam, Devsar, Sopat, Akhal, Pombai, Yaripora, Parigam, Tarigam, Behibagh, Daderkoot, DH Pora, Ahmadabad, Aharbal, Bhatipora, Hospital, KB Pora, Khull, Gopalpora, Rambhama, Nillow, Arreh, Begam, Sehpora, Kulgam town and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 20 October 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Habbak Hazratbal line will be observed due to which power supply to NIT, Kashmir University, Hazratbal Shrine, Habbak Mallabagh, Rangpora, Habbak Crossing, Umer Colony, Mughal Lane, Kanitar, Hazratbal and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 18, 25 October, 01 & 08 November 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Pampore-SIDCO line will be observed due to which power supply to Khrew, Wuyan and Cement Plants will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 18 October 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Lissar-Kokernag line will be observed due to which power supply to Kokernag, Vailoo, Dandipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 21 October 2026.

Also, shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh-Qaimoh line will be observed due to which power supply to Qaimoh, Khudwani, Redwani, Rehpora, Matalhama and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 19 & 22 October 2026.

 Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Dandipora Ichhu/ Mawar SHP line will be observed due to which power supply to Dandipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 19 October 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Veer Zirpora Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Veeri, Nowbugh, Guree, Kanalwan and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 19 October 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV GSS Zainakote will be observed due to which power supply to Nehalpora, Mirgund, Singhpora, Narbal, Kawoosa, Lawaypora, Suzait, Sanoor, Malpora, Redbugh, Railway Station Mazhama, Soibugh, Daharmuna, Wadwan, Russu, Pymus, Shariefabad, Durbal and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM ton03 PM on 21 October 2026.

Likewise, shutdown of 132/33 kV Grid Station Lisser will be observed due to which power supply to Kokernag, Soaf, Sagam, Bidder, Dooru, Nowgam, Chowgund, Qammer Hiller, Sadiwara, Verinag, Vailoo, Dandipora, Hiller, Shankerpora, Larkipora, Aarkashipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 02 PM 21 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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