BUDGAM:  Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam,  Mehraj-ud-Din Shah, today convened a meeting of officers to review the arrangements being put in place for the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Muharram- ul-Harram in the district.

The meeting had detailed deliberation on various issues and demands including scheduled power and water supply, repairing and surface leveling of roads, link roads and inner lanes in all areas, timely distribution of ration, LPG and firewood, sanitation, installation/restoration of street lights, daily garbage lifting, adequate healthcare facilities, transport and other related facilities in all Shia dominated areas.

Stressing on prompt and elaborative arrangements, the ADC directed the officers to ensure full support and fulfil the genuine demands well in advance. He directed the officers to ensure adequate supply of essential commodities like Ration, water supply , power supply, firewood etc on Muharram.

The ADC asked the concerned authorities to ensure full security and free transport facilities during the period. The meeting among others was attended by SDMs, CMO, Executive Engineers of R&B, PDD and PHE , EOs and others.

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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