BARAMULLA: The District Administration Baramulla, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa, organized a farewell ceremony at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to bid adieu to Sub-Divisional Magistrate Uri, Javed Ahmad Rather, and Chief Education Officer, Shabir Ahmad Khan, on their transfer.  Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Zahoor Ahmad Raina, Joint Director Planning, Javed Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Arshad Ahmad Khan and other senior officers and officials attended the farewell function.

Speaking on the occasion, DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa appreciated the dedicated services of Javed Ahmad Rather and Shabir Ahmad Khan, commending their professionalism and commitment to public service. He extended his best wishes for their future endeavors and expressed confidence that they would continue to excel in their new roles.

SDM Uri Javed Ahmad Rather, in his farewell address, expressed gratitude to the district administration for p unwavering support during his tenure. “Serving in Uri has been both challenging and rewarding. I am thankful to the administration, my colleagues, and the people of Uri for their cooperation. The experience I have gained here will always guide me in my future responsibilities,” he said.

Chief Education Officer Shabir Ahmad Khan also shared his reflections, emphasizing the collective efforts that strengthened the education sector in the district. “Ensuring quality education has been my top priority, and I deeply appreciate the support of the administration, teachers, and the community in achieving this goal. It has been a privilege to serve in Baramulla,” he remarked.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla on the occasion highlighted the contributions of the outgoing officers, noting their dedication to public service. “Both SDM Uri and CEO Baramulla have played pivotal roles in their respective domains. Their sincerity and hard work have left a lasting impact on the district. We wish them all the best in their future assignments,” he stated.

The officers and officials present at the event also shared their experiences, appreciated the leadership and dedication of both Javed Ahmad Rather and Shabir Ahmad Khan. The farewell ceremony concluded with a token of appreciation being presented to the outgoing officers as a mark of gratitude for their valuable service to the district.

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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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