SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Er. Aaquib Waheed Deva today, inspected electric infrastructure works under the Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), here today.

She was accompanied by SE, O&M Circle II, Srinagar, Er. Shurjeel Ghani Lala, Executive Engineer, ED III (Shireenbagh), Srinagar, Er. Firdous Ahmad and PMU Head of the concerned TKC.

During the visit, the Chief Engineer inspected ongoing works related to the installation of steel tubular poles, aerial bunched cable and creation of new substations in Electric Subdivisions Watalkadal, Pather Masjid and MR Gunj of ED III, Srinagar.

She stressed upon the installation of AB cable as a critical component of bringing down AT&C losses, along with smart metering project under RDSS. Er. Aaquib Waheed Deva called upon the executing agency to increase manpower and deploy at least 10-15 persons on a particular DT for LT-AB cabling involving 2-3 km length so that the works on that particular section are accelerated.

She also emphasised upon the KPDCL staff to liaise with executing agencies for joint monitoring so that the electric infrastructure works are completed within the stipulated timeline.

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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.

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