• DC receives award from President at Vigyan Bhawan

SHOPIAN: Shopian Town was ranked the 3rd Cleanest Himalayan City in the country at the Swachh Survekshan Awards, held today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The award was presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and received on behalf of the town by Charandeep Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Shopian.

Swachh Survekshan is the Government of India's annual national cleanliness survey, which assesses cities and towns on sanitation, waste management, and civic cleanliness. Shopian's national ranking in the Himalayan category is a significant achievement for the district and for Jammu and Kashmir.

The achievement came under the guidance of Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department J&K, whose direction and support were instrumental in the town's performance.

Officials also credited the combined efforts of the district administration, municipal staff, sanitation workers, and residents, whose sustained work on waste collection, public awareness, and cleanliness drives helped the town earn the honour.

The Deputy Commissioner dedicated the award to the people of Shopian and the sanitation workforce, and said the administration would continue its efforts to maintain and improve cleanliness standards.

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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