KUPWARA: On the auspicious occasion of Urs Sharief of Hazrat Zeti Shah Wali (RA), Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Wednesday visited the revered shrine at Muqam Shahwali to attend the annual Urs. She also reviewed the arrangements put in place for the annual urs. During the visit, DC took a comprehensive review of the arrangements and interacted with devotees and members of the local community to obtain firsthand feedback on key services such as sanitation, potable water supply, uninterrupted electricity, medical aid and crowd regulation.

Appreciating the efforts made by the district administration so far, DC emphasized the need for sustained coordination among departments to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience during the Urs. Ayushi reiterated the administration’s commitment to facilitating all necessary amenities for the visiting devotees and stressed the pivotal role of every department in upholding the sanctity and spirit of the revered occasion.

The Urs Sharief at Muqam Shahwali attracts thousands of devotees from across the district and beyond, and the district administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure its successful and peaceful observance. DC later visited Tehsil Office Drugmulla and took assessment of routine office work and construction work of Tehsil office. She also inspected Nayabat office and Patwarkhana.

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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.

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