KATHUA: The week-long Seva Parv 2026 campaign culminated today in district Kathua with a series of cleanliness drives, environmental awareness programmes, sanitation activities and community outreach initiatives, reaffirming the spirit of seva, cleanliness, civic responsibility and public participation.

 Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma participated in activities at Panchayat Karroh, Block Keerian Gangyal. He distributed books among children and participated in a plantation drive. Addressing the gathering, the DC emphasized that the spirit of Seva Parv should continue beyond the campaign, with citizens making cleanliness, environmental responsibility, public service and community participation an integral part of their daily life.

At Panchayat Falote B, Block Nagri, the concluding Seva Parv activities witnessed the participation of ADC   Mahima Madan, officials of line departments, Ex-PRI representatives and locals. The programme featured awareness on welfare schemes and a plantation drive, reinforcing the spirit of Jan Bhagidari, environmental conservation and grassroots development.

As part of the concluding activities, JKPCC Kathua conducted an awareness-cum-enforcement drive against banned polythene and single-use plastic at Hatli Morh, sensitizing market-goers about their harmful environmental impact. Approximately 8 kg of banned polythene (below 120 microns) and 350 grams of SUP were seized during the drive.

The Municipal Committee Basohli organised a special Swachhta drive with active participation of employees and sanitation staff. Cleanliness drives were also conducted by the Basohli Forest Division at Bani and Basohli, promoting cleanliness and environmental responsibility in and around public and forest areas.

A special sanitation drive was organised at Bani with the participation of employees from various departments. The initiative reinforced the message of collective responsibility and encouraged government employees and citizens to contribute towards maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings.

In Hiranagar, the Seva Parv celebrations concluded with a programme at Sub-District Hospital commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and reinforcing the message of cleanliness, public service and community participation. A cleanliness drive was conducted in the hospital premises, while Certificates of Appreciation were presented to municipal workers and Safai Karamcharis for their dedicated services towards sanitation and cleanliness.

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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.

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