BUDGAM: In a moment of immense pride, Budgam was awarded the Swachh City Award in the UT Category at the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26. The award was conferred by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The prestigious award was received by Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, and  Oruja Mohi-ud-Din, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Budgam.

This remarkable achievement reflects the efforts of the Municipal Council Budgam, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Kashmir and District Administration Budgam along with the active support and engagement of citizens of Budgam Town.

The recognition acknowledges the dedicated efforts towards improved sanitation, door-to-door waste collection, source segregation, solid waste management and active public participation.

The achievement is dedicated to the hardworking sanitation workers, municipal officials, field functionaries and citizens whose commitment and cooperation have made this success possible. The Administration reaffirms its commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and making Budgam cleaner, greener and more sustainable.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here