BANDIPORA: Acting on the issues raised by general public during the Public Outreach programme held yesterday at Town Hall Bandipora, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning and repair of street lights in Bandipora town and deliberate on the regulation of E-Auto services and roadside parking.

During the meeting, it was noted that while street lights had been installed at various locations across Bandipora town, a majority of them were presently defunct and required immediate attention. The DC directed the concerned departments to prioritise the restoration of street lights at key locations, including Nusso Stand, Jamia Masjid, Street Vendor Market and Kaloosa Tri-Junction.

The DC directed the Power Development Department (PDD) to submit estimates for the repair of High-Mast lights. Regarding the repair of antique lights, it was decided that the matter would be taken up with NHPC. PDD was also directed to hold deliberations with the concerned contractor for undertaking the repair and restoration of defunct street lights.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Municipal Council Bandipora, was directed to submit estimates for the required repair works and ensure timely action in coordination with the concerned departments.

The meeting also deliberated on the issues concerning E-Autos and roadside parking, which were also raised during the Public Outreach programme. The DC stressed the need for effective regulation and directed the concerned authorities to conduct enforcement drives against illegal and unauthorised roadside parking. She further emphasised that the existing car parking facilities must be utilised effectively and warned that punitive action would be taken against violators.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Executive Engineer PDD, ARTO Bandipora, Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council Bandipora, President Traders Federation 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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