BANDIPORA: As part of the ongoing Jal Mahotsav Pakhwada, water testing demonstrations were conducted in various High and Higher Secondary Schools across District Bandipora to promote awareness about safe drinking water and water quality monitoring among students.

During the programme, Resource persons from the concerned departments demonstrated different methods of testing drinking water and sensitised students about the importance of maintaining water quality and ensuring safe water for public health. 

Meanwhile, Plumbers Day was also celebrated as part of the Jal Mahotsav Pakhwada at three Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the district. On the occasion, staff and trainees were imparted essential training on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of water supply schemes.

The training sessions highlighted the crucial role of skilled manpower, particularly plumbers and technical staff, in ensuring sustainable, efficient and reliable drinking water services under various water supply programmes.

The activities were organised to strengthen awareness, enhance technical capacity and reinforce the importance of skilled workforce in maintaining water infrastructure and ensuring safe drinking water for the community.

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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.

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