BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Friday chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming Wullar Festival, scheduled to be held at Wullar Vantage Park, Bandipora in the month of February. During the meeting threadbare discussions were held on various measures to ensure the successful organization of the festival, aimed at promoting tourism in the District.

DC emphasized the importance of showcasing local cultural heritage and involving various departments and locals to create a vibrant and inclusive event. It was decided that stalls highlighting cultural heritage and tourism promotion will be set up by various departments including WUCMA, Horticulture, Agriculture, Handicrafts, Handloom, ICDS, Tourism, Fisheries, KVIB, NRLM, DIC, besides local communities and conservation groups.

The meeting also discussed measures to organise various activities including Wullar Angling Competition, Shikara Race, Cycle Race, Painting Competition besides other recreational and cultural activities. The concerned officers from the Department of Education and Tourism were directed to organize cultural programmes involving performances such as Kashmiri folk songs, Gojri songs, and Shina songs involving local communities to ensure an inclusive and engaging experience for all attendees.

Addressing the officers, Qadri urged all concerned departments to ensure that preparations are completed in advance for the successful conduct of the event. He called for meticulous coordination among departments to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the event besides highlighted the festival as an opportunity to boost the local economy and create a platform for tourism promotion. The meeting was attended by DPO, CPO, Coordinator WUCMA, District officers from various departments, and other stakeholders.

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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.

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