BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Sunday extended warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri (Herath) and joined them in the festive celebrations.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with members of the community and enquired about their well-being and the arrangements made for the smooth observance of the festival.

Extending her heartfelt wishes, the DC expressed hope that the sacred occasion would further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, mutual respect, and brotherhood among all sections of society in the district.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that the District Administration Bandipora had made all necessary arrangements well in advance to facilitate devotees and ensure that the festival was observed in a peaceful and orderly manner across the district.

Members of the Kashmiri Pandit community expressed their gratitude to the district administration for its proactive outreach and efforts in ensuring adequate arrangements and fostering an atmosphere of inclusiveness and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir.

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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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