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BHADERWAH: A public meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, at his office chamber. The meeting brought together representatives of civil society, prominent citizens and community leaders to discuss pressing issues in the town.

The meeting was attended by ASP  Vinod Kumar; Tehsildar Kamal Preet Singh, President of Sanatan Dharam Sabha Satish Kumar, President of Anjuman Islamia Riyaz Ahmed Najar, along with senior citizens and civil society members including Mast Nath Yogi, Mohd Ashraf Goni, Shabir Ahmed Chowdhury, Manoj Padha, Vaid Parkash, Manoj Kotwal, Jugal Kishor, Naseer Mahboob (President of Youth Action Committee), Abdul Hafiz Khateeb, and others.

During the meeting, citizens strongly demanded the restoration of internet services in Bhaderwah, emphasizing the difficulties faced by students, traders, and the general public. Responding to the concerns, the ADC assured that internet services would be restored soon. He also directed the concerned officers to strictly monitor the rates of essential commodities to prevent overcharging.

The leaders and civil society Members across the communities appealed for maintaining communal harmony and strengthening the bond of brotherhood in the district. They stressed that peace and unity are the foundation of Bhaderwah’s social fabric and all citizens must work together to safeguard it.

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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