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KULGAM : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for annual urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Noor Shah Saheb Wali Bagdadi (RA). Chairman Local Intizamia Committee Kund informed that the Urs of the saint will commence from February 01 and shall be observed with reverence & religious fervour at Waltengo and Oriel Shrines  of  Kund Valley. 

Addressing the meeting,  Deputy Commissioner (DC) directed the officers to ensure uninterrupted power supply, safe drinking water supply, proper sanitation measures besides healthcare facilities and security arrangements at shrine during Urs days. DC emphasized the KPDCL to ensure the uninterrupted power supply during the auspicious days in entire Kund block and repairing of high mast lights. 

The concerned officer of  Mechanical department was asked to keep men and machinery available and in ready mode to clear roads in case of snowfall during these days to ensure hassle-free movement of devotees. DC stressed upon the officers to work in coordination and to put in place all the requisite arrangements in advance to avoid any inconvenience to the people and assist in smooth observance of Urs.

Transport department was directed to ensure hassle-free movement of devotees besides availability of late evening public transport services to Kund area during the festival days, the press release reads out. The meeting was attended by ACR Mushtaq Rasool, DDC member Kund Gulzar Ahmad, SDPO Qazigund Rameez Raja,  Tehsildar Devsar Rakib Ahmad, Executive Enginers of KPDCL, PWD, Mechanical, Jal Shakti  Qazigund, C.M.O, A.D Fisheries, Range Officer Kulgam and other Officers.

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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