• Extends warm welcome to newly appointed DTO

SHOPIAN: A farewell cum welcome function was organized by District Treasury Office Shopian to bid a heartfelt farewell to the outgoing District Treasury Officer (DTO) Shopian, Muzaffar Ahmad Rather and to extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed District Treasury Officer Shopian, Umar Javaid. The event was marked by appreciation, reflection, and optimism as officers and staff gathered to acknowledge the contributions of the outgoing officer and to greet the incoming leadership.

Speaking on the occasion, officers and officials highlighted the professional excellence and dedication demonstrated by the outgoing DTO during his tenure. They noted that the officer’s leadership significantly strengthened financial management systems and ensured smooth functioning of treasury operations. Employees of the District Treasury Office shared their experiences and praised the outgoing DTO for his approachable nature, administrative competence, and commitment to staff welfare.

In his farewell address, DTO Shopian, expressed deep gratitude and emotion, describing his tenure of more than two years in Shopian as both professionally fulfilling and personally enriching. He said he felt proud to have worked with such a capable and dedicated team, acknowledging both those who had been with him since the beginning and those who joined over time.

He concluded by thanking all staff members for their unwavering support and expressed hope that they would continue their excellent work under the new leadership. The incoming District Treasury Officer, Umar Javaid, in his address, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome extended to him. He acknowledged the strong foundation laid by his predecessor and assured the staff that he would work collaboratively with the team to maintain efficiency, transparency, and accountability in treasury operations.

He emphasized the importance of teamwork and mutual support in achieving organizational goals and expressed his commitment to strengthening the functioning of the office. The function was attended by District Fund Officer Shopian, Ershad Ul Haq Manhas; DIO Shopian, Showkat Hussain Ganie; Additional Treasury Officer Shopian, Raza Ali Khan; Treasury officers of Zianapora and Kapran, Section Officers, AAOs, Accounts Assistants, employees from Sub Treasury Office Shopian, Zainapora and Kaprin and other departments.

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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