KULGAM: Sewa Parv 2025 commenced today with great zeal and enthusiasm across Kulgam district witnessing formal inauguration by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Athar Aamir Khan, who flagged-off a rally, an IEC Swachhta Van, and kick-started a plantation drive at the Mini Secretariat. The inaugural day witnessed a variety of activities, including sanitation drives, awareness camps, registration and enrolment drives, and Swachhta pledges.

Addressing the occasion, DC said that the soul of the campaign lies in volunteerism and the collective contribution of all citizens towards the prosperity and development of society and the nation. He added that a comprehensive action plan and activity calendar has been formulated to ensure that every department reaches out to citizens with their schemes and programmes, leaving no eligible beneficiary uncovered.

DC further emphasised the importance of keeping rivers, water resources, and surroundings clean, urging citizens to come together and shoulder a collective responsibility towards national development. He also underlined that health camps, medical check-ups, sanitation initiatives, and plantation drives will be conducted across the district throughout the fortnight, and all arrangements in this regard have been finalised.

Day remained abuzz with awareness rallies, sanitation drives, plantation drives, health camps, blood donation camps and awareness sessions, on various government schemes. Stalls were installed by various departments at the Mini Secretariat for awareness, registration, and enrolment. Swachhta pledges were also taken by employees, students, and citizens, reaffirming their commitment to cleanliness and community service. During the Mega function held at the mini- secretariat, sanction letters of agriculture machinery under HADP were also distributed to beneficiaries.

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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