KUPWARA: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025 and Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign, Muncipal Council Kupwara organized the ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ drive. The drive was flagged-off jointly by MLA Kupwara, Mir Mohammad Fayaz and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse from Town hall Kupwara to Main Market Kupwara. The event marked a collective pledge towards building a clean, green, and healthy Kupwara.

As part of the launch, waste collection hoppers were also flagged-off, equipping the campaign with essential resources for effective sanitation work. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Fayaz commended the district administration for organising the event under Swachhata Hi Sewa. He stressed that the messages heard during the campaign must be applied in day-to-day life. Cleanliness, he said, should be the foremost priority of every citizen, as it ensures healthier living conditions and reflects the discipline of society.

Earlier before the flag-off, DC highlighted the importance of sanitation and civic responsibility in daily life. He stressed the need to keep the city clean and green, underlining that cleanliness is not just a civic duty but a foundation of public health. He also informed that health camps are being organised under Sewa Parv and urged residents, particularly in far-flung areas, to avail these facilities.

The event also witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing various schools in district Kupwara. Their thoughtful words reinforced the significance of collective responsibility in protecting natural resources and ensuring a healthier future. Executive Officer, MC Kupwara reiterated the commitment of the Municipal Council to sustain cleanliness initiatives in Kupwara and called upon the community to extend their wholehearted support in the days ahead.

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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