MANASBAL(GANDERBAL): On the eve of World Tourism Day, Wullar-Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA) today conducted an awareness drive around various villages of Manasbal Lake.

During the drive, officials, workers and volunteers of WMDA, representatives of civil society groups and students went round the catchment areas of Manasbal lake with the message of protecting it from pollution and solid waste dumping.

The participants appealed the people living in these areas to cooperate with the field sanitation volunteers of the WMDA in improving the sanitation in and around the lake besides encouraging eco-tourism in the area.

Carrying placards and banners, the participants went round various villages, interacted with locals and apprised them about observing Waste Management Rules and various environmental laws.

Later, an interactive session was held on the sidelines of the event in collaboration with a local NGO in which speakers dwelt in detail about creating best practices in Nature and environmental conservation.

Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ahsanul Haq Chishti in his address said WMDA would continue to provide a platform for the creative endeavours in environmental conservation and waste management. He said WMDA would continue to encourage and support these initiatives.

ACR, Bandipore, Shabir Ahmad; senior faculty from Central University of Kashmir; representatives of various civil society groups and students from various educational institutions attended the session.

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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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