BANDIPORA:  Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib today chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the forthcoming festival of Maha Shivratri (Herath) to ensure smooth facilitation for devotees across the district.

The meeting was held to assess comprehensive arrangements, including sanitation, essential supplies, and coordinated efforts by all departments to ensure the smooth and peaceful observance of the festival on February 15.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized maintaining proper cleanliness and sanitation at temple premises. She emphasized the availability of essential items including walnuts, nadru, fish, marigold flowers, and other festival-related requirements for the community. The DC directed the concerned authorities to carry out dredging of Nallah Ajar to prevent any inconvenience during the celebrations.

The DC directed the Municipal Committee Bandipora to ensure door-to-door waste collection and maintain overall sanitation in the town. Taking note of waste dumping near Hanuman Mandir, Old Hospital Bandipora, she directed officials to take immediate measures to ensure cleanliness in and around the area.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Bandipora, Shabir Ahmad Wani, Executive Engineer R&B Bandipora; AD Fisheries; CEO MC Bandipora; Pandit community members and other concerned officers.

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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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