RAJOURI: Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi on Saturday chaired a meeting here at Dak Bungalow to review the arrangements for the of Eid-ul-Fitr, Jumat-ul-Vida, and Lailat-ul-Qadr.

The meeting, attended by officials from district administration, focused on the availability of essential services including water supply, electricity, sanitation, security and traffic management, to ensure smooth observance of these important events. Dr. Andrabi also assessed the preparedness for the distribution of ration, market checking, and the availability of ambulances and Mobile Medical Units on these occasions.

Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Mohammad Jahangir Khan provided a detailed briefing on the arrangements put in place by the district administration. Emphasizing the importance of seamless facilities, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi directed stakeholder departments to take preemptive steps to meet all necessary arrangements so that the people may not face any inconvenience. She also stressed the urgent need to repair potholes on the road leading to the revered shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah.

“The Waqf Board is working tirelessly to provide best facilities to the devotees at all the shrines,” said Dr. Andrabi, reiterating the board's commitment to provide a smooth experience to devotees .

The District Administration assured that all arrangements are being executed efficiently to facilitate smooth observance of these sacred occasions. The meeting was attended by CEO Waqf Board Zaheer Ahmed Kaifi, DPO Ch. Mohd Nawaz, Executive Engineer PDD Abdul Rasheed, AD FCS&CA Rohit Kumar, EO Rajouri Yousaf-ul-Umar, DTI M.Y. Khan, Dy CMO Dev Raj and other district and sectoral 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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