KULGAM: Municipal Council Kulgam today organised a Capacity Building programme on the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, with a focus on their effective implementation and strengthening of solid waste management practices in the urban local bodies.

The programme was attended by MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami; Deputy Commissioner Kulgam,Shahzad Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Reyaz Ahmad; Chief Executive Officer, Mohammad Irfan Wani; Accounts Officer; Sanitary Inspector, Ex DDC Chairperson, Mohd Afzal Parray, Ex-President Muneeb Ahmad Zargar; sanitary supervisor; representatives of Auqaf Kulgam; street vendors, swachhta ambassadors; Swachhata Champions; local citizens; Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs); sanitation workers and other staff members of Municipal Council Kulgam and Municipal Committee Devsar.

The capacity-building programme was conducted by Tabrez Hussain Madani, CB Expert, Swaaha Resource Management Pvt. Ltd. The session focused on strengthening the understanding and practical knowledge of stakeholders regarding the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and their effective implementation at the urban local-body level.

During the session, detailed discussions were held on source segregation, door-to-door waste collection, proper transportation and processing of waste, scientific disposal, occupational safety of sanitation workers, and community participation under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0.

Key areas covered during the programme included the provisions and implementation of the SWM Rules, 2026, responsibilities of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), home composting, waste segregation at source, and responsible waste management practices.

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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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