• DC Bandipora participates in the festival, ensures its smooth conduct

BANDIPORA: After a gap of 35 years, the traditional Hindu festival ‘Sumbali Mawas’ was today celebrated with religious fervor at the Nand Kishore Temple in Sumbal. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri visited the temple, participated in the celebrations, and ensured the smooth conduct of the festival.

DC also interacted with members of the local Pandit community, who expressed immense joy at the revival of this significant religious tradition. Community members highlighted the spiritual importance of ‘Sumbali Mawas,’ noting that its observance after more than three decades symbolized the revival of heritage besides strengthened cultural unity in the region.

The celebrations included special prayers and rituals dedicated to Nand Kishore Maharaj, marking a spiritually uplifting moment for the devotees. While interacting with the devotees, DC stated that the administration is committed to promoting communal harmony and ensuring that such festivals are celebrated with dignity and full support.

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.

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