GANDERBAL: In view of the forthcoming Urs celebrations, the Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, today conducted visits to various shrines in the district to review preparations and ensure timely arrangements. During the visit, DDC Chairperson visited the revered shrine of Hazrat Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari (RA) at Reshipora Saloora and Pir Baba Haider (RA) at Tulmulla. 

The visit aimed to assess on-ground requirements and address the genuine needs of the shrine management committees and the local populace ahead of the religious event. During the inspection, DDC Chairperson issued on-spot directions to concerned departments to ensure adequate arrangements related to uninterrupted power and water supply, sanitation, traffic management, healthcare facilities, parking, and other essential services.

She emphasized the importance of inter-departmental coordination and timely delivery of services to ensure that the Urs celebrations are conducted in a safe, clean, and spiritually fulfilling environment.

All departments have been directed to complete their assigned tasks well before the scheduled dates, with special focus on maintaining cleanliness, regulating traffic, and ensuring public convenience.

DDC Chairperson assured the shrine authorities and the public of the administration’s full support in making the Urs celebrations successful and hassle-free. Officers from all concerned line departments were present at the sites.

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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