• Takes stock of MC Shopping complex, inspects proposed site for the Public Library at Gagren

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today visited Batapora Bus Stand and took stock of cleanliness in and around the Bus Stand. The DC also made an inspection of the shopping complex of Municipal Committee Shopian at Batapora. He instructed the Executive Officer, MC, Shopian for auctioning of all the 52 shops and constructing the 2nd floor of the said Shopping Complex for business purposes.

He also interacted with the shopkeepers and traders who put forth their issues for early redressal. The DC heard them patiently and assured of resolving their genuine demands as per norms on priority. Later, the DC visited and inspected the proposed site for the establishment of the Public Library at Gagren Shopian, and directed the Block Development Officer, Shopian for setting up the Public Library in the same building promptly.

The DC desired the establishment of the district library which will provide library services to students preparing for different examinations and shall be equipped with all facilities. The DC was accompanied by Additional District Development Commissioner, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone during the visit. Besides, BDO Shopian, Executive Officer, MC, Shopian and other concerned were present at the site.

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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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