KULGAM: District administration Kulgam today organized a farewell function for the outgoing Chief Planning Officer, Zahid Sajjad on his transfer from district Kulgam. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam Athar Aamir Khan, ACR, senior district officers, and other officials of various departments were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, DC said, “Outgoing CPO served the district with great zeal and sincerity, excelling not only in his departmental responsibilities but also in the additional assignments entrusted to him by the district administration, especially during the parliamentary elections of 2024 and JK assembly elections of 2024."

He added that all the assignments given to officer were completed sincerely and well in time. DC further said, the workmanship & dedication of the officer will be missed in the district.  District administration wished him the best on his transfer for his future assignments, DC added. 

All the officers present in the function extended their best wishes to Zahid Sajjad for his future assignments. Zahid Sajjad the outgoing CPO Kulgam thanked the district administration for their active support and cooperation during his tenure.  He also expressed his gratitude to the people of Kulgam for their love and affection.

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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