SRINAGAR: Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar after assuming charge as Vice Chairman J&K LCMA along with all  officers of the Authority took an extensive tour of the Dal & Nigeen Lake to assess the measures being undertaken by the LCMA for the conservation and management of the lake. He also visited various interior areas/back water channels and passed instructions to the officers on the spot for solid waste collection, and also directed to organize a massive deweeding drive for important inflow/ outflow channels.

Moreover, civil society was also requested to extend cooperation and monitor solid waste collection/de-weeding by forming Mohalla committees which will also ensure that no solid waste is dumped into the Channels/ Lake.

He also undertook inspection of various Mechanical equipments including lake cleaning Machinery and directed the concerned division to keep the machines functional and in a state of readiness to carry out deweeding operations in a well-planned manner under proper supervision before the onset of de-weeding season.

He stressed that my priority would be to make sincere efforts for restoration/conservation of Dal and Nageen Lake. He also emphasized the need of stopping the menace of illegal constructions and encroachment, if any, in the jurisdiction of LCMA.

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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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