KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting at Mini Meeting Hall Kupwara, to review arrangements made for the celebrations of Eid Milad- un-Nabi (SAW) on 16th September and Friday Following Eid-i-Milad-ul Nabi (SAW) on 20th September.

Speaking at the occasion, the DC stressed upon all the officers to be more active and responsive on ground, work with added zeal and enthusiasm, and ensure availability of all essential amenities to the people during the festival days.

She instructed concerned officers for providing all requisite facilities including safe drinking water, sanitation, medical care facilities, uninterrupted power supply, adequate transport facilities and parking places to the devotees.

CMO Kupwara was directed to deploy medical teams at Shahwali Muqam shrine where large congregations in view of Eid Milad- un-Nabi (SAW) and Friday following are expected, similarly the Fire and Emergency department was directed to deploy fire tenders.

Regarding sanitation, the EO MC Kupwara and EO MC Handwara were directed to ensure cleanliness and proper sanitation in and around prominent religious places and market places in Kupwara, Handwara.

To prevent hoarding, illegal profiteering and sale of substandard food items, the DC directed the concerned officers of civil and police to intensify the market inspections in towns, Tehsil Headquarters and Block Headquarters of the district to put strict vigil on profiteering, hoarding and other unfair trade activities.

In addition, ARTO Kupwara and DySP Traffic were directed to deploy more traffic police personnel in Kupwara town and ensure better transport facilities and route plans across the district.

Ayushi also reviewed availability of food supply/essential commodities, security and other relevant arrangements. Meeting was attended by ADC Kupwara, Muhammad Rouf Rehman; DySp Headquarter Kupwara, SDPO Handwara, 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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