KULGAM: Municipal Committees Yaripora and Frisal today jointly organised a comprehensive Capacity Building Programme on the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, aimed at enhancing operational awareness and strengthening ground-level implementation of sustainable waste management practices across both urban local bodies.

The specialized training workshop was conducted by Capacity Building Expert Tabraiz Madni.The session delivered practical guidance on key operational aspects under the framework of Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, emphasizing source-level waste segregation, door-to-door collection routines, safe transportation logistics, scientific waste processing, and safe disposal standards.

Technical discussions during the session detailed the statutory obligations of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), operational protocols for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), home composting techniques, and essential occupational safety measures for frontline sanitation personnel. Madni highlighted that achieving long-term urban hygiene requires structured coordination among municipal administration, local businesses, and community institutions.

Key attendees included the Executive Officers of MC Yaripora and MC Frisal, swachhata executives, swachhata ambassadors, swachhata champions, local students, residents, members of the trading community, community stakeholders, sanitary supervisors, frontline sanitation workers, and administrative staff from both municipal bodies.

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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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