SRINAGAR: With Srinagar’s air quality high on the agenda, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr. Owais Ahmed led a comprehensive review meeting today at the SMC headquarters to take stock of the city’s progress under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP).

The meeting focused on finalizing the slate of projects planned for the 2025–2026 financial year under NCAP. While acknowledging the meaningful progress made so far, Dr. Owais pointed out the areas that still need attention to ensure tangible improvements in air quality.

“Clean air isn’t just a goal — it’s a necessity,” Dr. Owais said, adding “We have a shared responsibility to ensure our citizens breathe air that is safe and healthy. This requires teamwork, urgency, and smarter ways of working.”

Dr. Owais urged departments to accelerate current projects, improve coordination, and cut down red tape. Emphasizing the importance of openness and accountability, he called on officials to make the process smoother and more transparent for everyone involved.

The meeting ended with a collective resolve from all present to double down on efforts, push projects forward, and stay committed to building a cleaner, healthier Srinagar for the generations to come.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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