• Spirit of Sewa Parv must reflect in every village, school, & institution of the district: Dr Basharat

PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom today chaired a meeting at the Administrative Complex to review arrangements for the celebration of ‘Sewa Parv’, being organised across the Union Territory from 17th September to 2nd October, 2025.

At the outset, DC underlined the objective of Sewa Parv as a UT-wide initiative to promote public service, community participation, and inclusive governance. He emphasised that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure active community involvement in the planned activities.

Meeting discussed the schedule of activities to be undertaken in the district, including cleanliness and plantation drives, awareness programmes on waste management, Books, Stationery and clothes donation drives and education support for underprivileged students, health check-up and nutrition camps, visits to orphanages and old-age homes, and workshops on government schemes, organic farming, and skill development among others.

Cultural programmes, painting and essay competitions, and social media campaigns for wider public outreach were also highlighted. DC directed all line departments to prepare detailed action plans, designate nodal officers, and upload activity-wise reports, photographs, and videos on the designated portal. He also stressed on convergence among departments for better results and instructed officers to ensure maximum participation of the general public.

While reviewing departmental responsibilities, DC asked for special focus on cleanliness of public spaces, health and blood donation camps, engagement with elderly and vulnerable sections and awareness on government welfare schemes to reach the grassroots during the fortnight-long celebration.

Dr Basharat urged officers to make Sewa Parv a people’s movement in Pulwama through visible, impactful, and sustained initiatives that reflect the spirit of service and social responsibility.

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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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