• WSS Arigatnoo handed over to community

KULGAM: As part of Jal Arpan Diwas celebrations under the ongoing Jal Mahotsav Pakwada, completed water supply schemes are being formally handed over to the community. In this regard, the Water Supply Scheme (WSS) Arigatnoo was handed over to the community in the presence of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam.

During the visit, the DC, along with local residents, inspected the assets and source of the scheme and guided the community members about their responsibilities during the operation and maintenance phase. He emphasized the importance of community participation in safeguarding the infrastructure and ensuring the sustainable functioning of the water supply scheme for the long-term benefit of the area.

Among others, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, Ishtiyaq Hamid, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Block Development Officer (BDO) Pahloo, Tehsildar Pahloo, and local residents of Arigatnoo were present on the occasion.

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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