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BANDIPORA: In preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha festival, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of arrangements across the district to ensure a safe, smooth, and well-coordinated observance of the festival.

As part of the inspection, DC visited Eidgah Bandipora to assess on-ground preparations and inspect facilities being put in place for Eid prayers. He stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around the Eidgah, ensuring adequate public facilities, and prioritizing the safety and security of worshippers.

Accompanied by senior officers, DC was briefed on the arrangements made to facilitate a hassle-free experience for the public. He underscored the need for close coordination among departments particularly law enforcement, health services and municipal bodies to ensure all aspects of the celebrations are managed efficiently.

DC said that the district administration has made all necessary arrangements, including traffic regulation, sanitation drives and emergency medical services, to safeguard public convenience and well-being during the festivities.

During the visit, Qadri also interacted with members of the local Auqaf Committee and residents, seeking their cooperation in maintaining peace, harmony, and order. He appealed to the public to adhere to the guidelines issued by the administration for a peaceful and joyous celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.

DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl; Tehsildar Bandipora; Executive Officer MC Bandipora and other concerned officials.

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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