BANDIPORA: Municipal Council Bandipora observed Swachh Bharat Diwas today with a series of activities, including a cleanliness rally, Swachhata Pledge, plantation drive under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” and a Special Council Meeting, organised under the theme “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag: Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.”

The programme witnessed active participation from municipal officials, elected representatives, civil society members and other stakeholders, who came together to reaffirm their collective commitment towards cleanliness, sanitation and responsible waste management.

The Special Council Meeting provided an opportunity to deliberate on key local sanitation priorities, strengthen community participation and promote collective responsibility for maintaining clean, healthy and sustainable surroundings.

The celebrations highlighted the importance of Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation) and the active involvement of elected representatives and the community in advancing the vision of a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Bandipora.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here