• Highlights Media’s role as  Fourth Pillar of Democracy in promoting Public Awareness, Transparency and effective Governance

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, today interacted with media persons at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian. During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of constructive engagement between the district administration and the media in disseminating information about government schemes, developmental initiatives and public welfare programmes.

During the meeting, the President of the Media Association Shopian and other members put forth various demands, including the provision of a press club, besides other issues concerning the media fraternity. The DC emphasised the need for close coordination between the district administration and the media fraternity to ensure the timely dissemination of authentic information and effective highlighting of public issues.

He also underscored the importance of responsible journalism in highlighting public concerns, promoting transparency and accountability, and creating awareness about various government initiatives being implemented for the welfare of the people.

President of the Media Association Shopian and other members appreciated the Deputy Commissioner’s initiative of holding such interactive meetings, noting that these engagements help strengthen coordination between the district administration and the media fraternity and provide a platform to discuss issues of public interest.

They also shared their views and raised issues of public interest, which were discussed during the interaction. The Deputy Commissioner assured continued cooperation and coordination with the media fraternity and reiterated the administration’s commitment to strengthening engagement with media persons in the larger public interest. Additional Deputy commissioner, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, DIO, Sajad Ahmad Shah, officials of Information Department Shopian and media persons in large numbers were present.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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