KUPWARA: In view of the ensuing holy month of Ramadan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Khan chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review and finalize necessary arrangements for the people during the holy month of Ramadan. The ADC directed all concerned departments to ensure the availability of essential services, including uninterrupted power and water supply, sanitation and market regulation.

The Power Development Department (PDD) was instructed to provide uninterrupted electricity, particularly during Sehri and Iftar hours, while the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department was asked to ensure adequate water supply. Emphasizing cleanliness and hygiene, the ADC instructed Municipal Committees to enhance sanitation efforts in towns and market places. Additionally, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department was directed to conduct regular market inspections to regulate prices, prevent hoarding, and ensure the availability of essential commodities.

The ADC urged all stakeholders to work in coordination to provide the best possible services to the people of Kupwara during the holy month so that they do not face any inconvenience. The meeting was attended by Tehsildars, Executive Engineers from PDD and PHE, AD Food and other concerned officers.

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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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