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SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of  33 kV Cheshmashahi-Brein Nishat line will be observed due to which power supply to Brein, Tulip Garden, Brein Pahloo, Taj Vivanta, Exchange Colony, Nishat, Handampora, Pathanbagh, Filtration plant, and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 11 AM on 24 August 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 Kv Chewa Tap Line of Tral-Ist Chewa and Tral Bala will be observed due to which power supply to  Chewa, Tral Bala, Bajwani, Kahlil, Bathnoor, Hayina and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 02 PM on 24 August 2026.

Likewise, in order to carry out erection of poles under 33 kV line for new tap line to Govt. Press, the power supply from 33 kV Pampore-Badamibagh line to receiving stations including Badamibagh, Sonwar and Panthachowk shall remain affected on August 24, from 8AM to 11AM.

Accordingly, the feeding areas to be impacted  includes Sonwar, Shivpora, Panthachowk, Batwara, WSS Tangnar, Summerbugh, Govt. Press, GB Panth Hospital and adjoining areas.

Similarly, in view of erection of poles under SASCI Scheme and completion of punch points raised by Inspection Division for newly constructed 33 KV Nowbgh Khanda line, power supply from 33 kV Nowbugh Chadoora line to receiving stations including Chadoora, Panzan, Ranger, Wathoora shall remain affected on August 27 from 8AM to 2PM. The feeding areas to remain affected includes Sogam, Repora, Chadoora, Wathoora, Bugam, Dawlatpora, Gudsuthoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Ranger, Kathairgund, Yarikalan and adjoining areas.         

Also, power supply from 33 kV Nowbugh Nagam line to receiving stations including  Nagam, Hafroo, Char-1, Char-2 shall remain affected on August 27 from 8AM to 2PM. The areas to be impacted includes Kakawring, Yousmarg, Charar-i-Sharief,  Rakhaye, Tilsera, Badipora, Nagam, Hayatpora, Hafroo, Buzgoo, Gogjipathri, Laden, Loolipora, Nagbal, Brinjin, Watkaloo and adjoining areas.

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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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