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SRINAGAR: District administration Srinagar Saturday organized an impressive function at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here to bid a warm and affectionate farewell to outgoing Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat who has been posted as new Deputy Commissioner, Budgam.

Officers, while expressing their views on the occasion, highlighted the contribution of Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat as the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar and unanimously lauded his efforts in shaping developmental initiatives taken in Srinagar district, measures to ensure a prompt and efficient public delivery system, fight against drug menace, employment generation and infrastructure development.

In addition, officers lauded the tireless efforts of Dr Bilal as District Election Officer in ensuring successful conduct of Elections for Lok Sabha and Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar district. His role as a Controller Civil Defence Srinagar, during recent war like situation, to prepare Srinagar district for civil defence preparations and readiness to handle emergencies and ensure the safety of citizens and critical installations in the district.

Officers also enumerated the achievements made under his vibrant and dynamic guidance in Srinagar district. The team Srinagar also expressed gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Bilal for his leadership in ushering the positive change in district and extended best wishes to him for future. While appreciating his commitment, efficiency, and people-centric approach, Officers also praised the ability of the outgoing Deputy Commissioner to maintain accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and coordination among departments.

On the occasion, outgoing DC, in his address, spoke at length about the team spirit and the improved work culture in the district administration at all levels. He advised all the officers to work with a missionary zeal, sincerity and dedication for the larger interest of the public. Meanwhile, Dr. Bilal extended his sincere thanks to the people of Srinagar for their affection, faith, and cooperation.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar besides all the officials of the DC Office Srinagar, District Election Office Srinagar were present on the occasion.

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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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