BANDIPORA: Bandipora is set to welcome Chief Secretary Shri Atal Dulloo, son of the soil, who will visit the district tomorrow. Shri Dulloo is known for his compassionate leadership and commitment to addressing the real issues of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. 

MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat has expressed gratitude for the Chief Secretary’s visit, stating that Bandipora looks towards him with trust for fast-tracked development.Bhat, is once again bringing to his notice the dilapidated condition of the Sumbal-Bandipora road, reminding that he had raised this issue in two earlier meetings with the Chief Secretary.He stressed that hurdles in upgrading the Srinagar-Bandipora road, including the demand for National Highway status, should be removed at the earliest to ease the difficulties faced by commuters. 

Bhat, also highlighted the issues of District Hospital Bandipora, including the non-functional lift, inadequate heating arrangements and staff shortages, which have been affecting patient care, requesting urgent intervention to ensure dignified healthcare for the people. 

Concerned about local livelihoods, Bhat urged the Chief Secretary to facilitate the reopening of Wullar, Watlab tourist points and Gurez for tourists, allowing people to earn during the peak season while ensuring necessary safety measures. He also stressed the need for the beautification of Bandipora town with proper street lighting and innovative steps to develop it as a model town of North Kashmir. 

Looking towards Bandipora’s future, Bhat is requesting the establishment of a Youth Skill Development Centre to address unemployment, eco-tourism projects around Wullar Lake to generate livelihoods while preserving ecology, implementation of solid waste management for a cleaner Bandipora, development of sports infrastructure to positively channel youth energy, and promotion of local handicrafts with strong market linkages for artisans. 

MLA Nizamuddin Bhat urged the Chief Secretary to consider these demands on priority during his visit so that the long-pending issues of Bandipora can be addressed without further delay.

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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