BARAMULLA: In a warm and heartfelt gesture, district administration Baramulla today organized a grand farewell-cum-welcome function at Dak bungalow Baramulla to bid farewell to outgoing Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Ghulam Rasool Mir and Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Javid Ahmad Najar, while also welcoming the newly appointed Chief Planning Officer and Accounts Officer.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, presided over the function and praised the outgoing officers for their sincere and dedicated service to the district. He highlighted their valuable contributions in planning, development, and administrative affairs, and wished them success in their future assignments. Several senior officers from various departments also spoke on the occasion, appreciating the professionalism, commitment, and coordination displayed by the outgoing officers during their tenure.

As a mark of respect and affection, tokens of love and appreciation were presented to both officers by DC and other officers from different departments. The event also served as a platform to formally welcome the newly posted Chief Planning Officer and Accounts Officer. DC and other speakers extended their best wishes to the new officers, assuring full cooperation and support in carrying forward the district’s developmental vision. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks and a warm interaction session among all present.

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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