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SRINAGAR: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution,  KPDCL, shutdown of 132 KV Grid Substation Pampore-(132 & 33 KV Switchyard) and  132 KV ICT Ckt-I & II Konibal will be observed due to which Lethpora, Kakapora, Newa, Pinglena, Tenghar, Pulwama, Kadlabal, Pahroo, Samarbugh, Shar Shali, JK Cements, Pampore-I, Pampore-II, Govt. Press, Panthachowk, and Lasjan receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Konibal, Lethpora, Kakapora, Newa, Pinglena, Tenghar, Pulwama, Kadlabal, Pahroo, Samarbugh, Shar Shali, Cement Factories, Govt. Press, Panthachowk, Lasjan and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 18 October, 2025.

Similarly, shutdown of 132 KV Grid Substation Rawalpora (132 & 33 KV Indoora Switch Yard) shall be observed due to which  Rawalpora, Chanapora, Peerbagh, Bones & Joint Hospital, Bagh-i-Mehtab, B.K Pora, Khanda, Wanbal, Doodganga, Rangreth, JKLAI, BEACON, FIL Industries, RASU and Airforce receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Rawalpora, Chanapora, Peerbagh, Bones & Joint Hospital, Bagh-i-Mehtab, B.K Pora, Khanda, Wanbal, Doodganga, Rangreth, JKLAI, BEACON, Airforce and adjoining areas will be affected on 25 October 2025 from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM.

Likewise, 220 KV Amargarh Zainakote Circuit-I & II. Bemina-I, Bemina-II will be observed due to which Tengpora, GIS Batamaloo, Basant Bagh, Barbarshah, Fatehkadal, Khayam, Karan Nagar, Shalistore, Singhpora, Mirgund, Nihalpora, Shadipora, Pattan, Palhallan, Hamray, Aglar, Shahgund, Naidkhai, Markundal, Wanganpora, Kawdara, Mughal Masjid, Safakadal, Takanwari, Zoonimar, Soura, New Soura, M.R Gunj, SH Pora, and Shreen Bagh receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Bemina, Tengpora, Batamaloo, Basant Bagh, Barbarshah, Fatehkadal, Khayam, Karan Nagar, Shalistore, Singhpora, Mirgund, Nihalpora, Shadipora, Pattan, Palhallan, Hamray, Aglar, Shahgund, Naidkhai, Markundal, Wanganpora, Kawdara, Mughal Masjid, Safakadal, Takanwari, Zoonimar, Soura, M.R Gunj, SH Pora, Shreen Bagh and adjoining areas will be affected on 20 October, 2025 from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kv Ahmadpora Beerwah line and 33 KV Ahmadpora Magam line will be observed due to which Beerwah, Arizal, Khag, Magam, Aripanthan and  Mazhama receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to  Sail Gondipora, Old Beerwah, Arwah, Najan, Chowdara, Beerwah, Hospital, Zanigam, Arizal, Raiyar, Doodhpathri, Khag, Poshker, Sursh, Sujan, Old Sanoor, Aripanthan, Magam, Wariahama, Burden and adjoining areas will be affected on 22 October, 2025 from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM.

Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Arizal Tapline with be observed due to which Arizal receiving station shall remain off while power supply to Arizal, Zanigam, Raiyar, Doodhpathri and adjoining areas will be affected from 10.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 25 October, 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.

— 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