SRINAGAR: Srinagar Municipal Corporation today convened a preliminary review meeting at its Headquarters to assess the progress of preparations for the forthcoming Census 2027 and to ensure effective coordination among all concerned departments.

The meeting was chaired by Nuzhat Qureshi, City Census Officer (Urban), along with Suhail Ul Islam,  Census Charge Officer (Urban), and was attended by representatives from various line departments involved in the census exercise.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the operational framework for the census, including inter-departmental coordination, verification of data, and logistical arrangements required for the smooth conduct of the exercise in urban areas of the city.

The chair underscored the significance of timely planning, institutional coordination, and proactive engagement of all departments to ensure the accuracy and reliability of census data.

Emphasis was also laid on streamlining field-level arrangements and strengthening coordination mechanisms to facilitate the effective implementation of census activities. Officials from the participating departments assured their full cooperation and support to the Census authorities in carrying out

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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