BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today felicitated officers and officials for their outstanding performance and dedication in the smooth conduct of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024.

In a special felicitation ceremony held at DC office Baramulla, the DC acknowledged the relentless efforts of officers and staff in ensuring free, fair and peaceful elections in the district. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to several officials for their outstanding contributions.

Among the officers and officials felicitated were Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, Shabir Ahmed Raina; ADC Baramulla, Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Raina; Joint Director Planning, Javed Ahmad; Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gulmarg, Altaf Hussain Masavi; SDM Pattan, Gulzar Ahmed Rather; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Baramulla, Arshad Khan; Assistant Commissioner Development Baramulla, Shabir Ahmed Hakak; Deputy District Election Officer Baramulla, Abdul Rehman Bhat; District Information Officer Baramulla, Iftikhar Naseem; Naib Tehsildar (NT) Election, Mohammed Malik, Media Coordinator Baramulla, Shahzad Ahmad.

Speaking at the occasion, the DC lauded the dedication and professionalism of the officials, emphasizing their crucial role in upholding democratic values and ensuring seamless electoral processes.

Minga Sherpa further expressed gratitude for their hard work and commitment, contributing significantly towards the successful execution of the democratic process.

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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