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BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora  Manzoor Ahmad Qadri  Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC) and DLMC at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora. The meeting discussed various measures for operationalization of the new building of  Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Bandipora including construction of a link road at JNV Madar and road construction at JNV Brar, alongside addressing various infrastructure issues that need urgent attention.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Chief Medical Officer to arrange counselors to provide guidance to adolescent students ahead of their examinations aimed to offer emotional and psychological support to the students, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner M. A. Qadri instructed the concerned from Jal Shakti Department and Power Development Department (PDD), to facilitate water and electricity connections for the new JNV school building, once all required formalities are completed by the institution.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of ensuring quality education and the welfare of students in the district and reiterated the District Administration's commitment to improving educational infrastructure and facilities across the district.

The meeting was attended by ADC Zaffar Husson Shawl, Chief Education Officer Bandipora Kishore Kumar, Chief Medical Officer Rafi Ahmad Salathi, Assistant Director FCS&CA, Dr.Naseer Ahmad, Executive Engineer R&B Mohammad Hussain, Executive Engineer PDD,  Principal JNV Bandipora (Member Secretary), Mohammad Parvaiz, Officers from PHE and other concerned.

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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