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SRINAGAR: The District Administration Srinagar on Saturday organized a farewell function at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to bid a warm farewell to the outgoing Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) West, Irfan Bahadur, who has been transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Budgam.

On the occasion, Seerat Baji, who assumed the charge of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (West) was also accorded a warm welcome by the Officers and other Staff of the District Administration. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, presided over the function.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, All Tehsildars other Senior Officers and Officials of the District Administration Srinagar attended the function and appreciated the contributions made by outgoing SDM West, Irfan Bahadur during his tenure.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner extended his best wishes to the outgoing SDM for his new assignment and future endeavours in public service. He lauded his dedicated services, professionalism and valuable contribution to the District’s Revenue sector, particularly in digitization of Revenue records.

The DC also appreciated his role in ensuring the effective implementation of various public welfare initiatives within his jurisdiction. Other Officers and Officials present on the occasion also conveyed their best wishes to the outgoing SDM, expressing confidence that he would continue to make valuable contributions in his new assignment.

The outgoing SDM, in his address, expressed his gratitude to the Officers and Officials of the District Administration Srinagar for their active support and cooperation during his tenure as SDM West.

During the event, the District Administration Srinagar extended a warm welcome to Seerat Baji on her appointment as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (West), Srinagar, and conveyed its best wishes for her new assignment.

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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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