• DC administers Swachhta Pledge, urge citizens to embrace cleanliness as a way of life

GANDERBAL: The District Administration Ganderbal today launched the fortnight-long Sewa Parv celebrations with a grand Swachhta Drive, inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, from the Mini Secretariat premises. The nationwide campaign, aimed at promoting environmental conservation, social service, community participation, and awareness about sustainable development, commenced with enthusiastic participation from officers, employees, and students.

The drive witnessed the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Fahim Bihaqi, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Sheikh Salahuddin, ACD, EO Municipal Council Ganderbal, employees of the Municipal Council, and students, who collectively undertook a cleanliness exercise in and around the Mini Secretariat. The initiative was in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, reinforcing the importance of hygiene and sanitation.

Earlier, the DC administered the Swachhta Pledge to all participants in the mini secretariat lawns, reaffirming the district’s commitment to cleanliness. Speaking on the occasion, the DC appealed to the people of Ganderbal to adopt cleanliness as a part of their daily lives and behaviour. “Cleanliness is not just a habit but a safeguard for our health and the environment. Let us all commit to making it a way of life,” he said.

Highlighting the upcoming activities under the Sewa Parv, the DC informed that Grievance Redressal Camps will be held in the district in the coming fortnight. He emphasized that the fortnight-long program is focused on connecting with people, reaching out to their doorsteps, spreading awareness about government schemes, and engaging with the vulnerable sections of society. Meanwhile, similar cleanliness drives were organized across the district in Panchayats, educational institutions, health centres, and government offices, reflecting district-wide participation in the campaign.

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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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