• DC calls for impactful organisation of Literary Festival and Trade Mela

KULGAM: In preparation for the upcoming two-day Veshaw Literary and Trade Festival-2026, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today convened a meeting of senior officers and concerned stakeholders at the DC Office, Kulgam to finalize the arrangements for the successful conduct of the festival.

The meeting was attended by ADC Viqar Ahmad Giri, ACR Reyaz Ahmad Shah, ACD Bilal Ahmad Kamgar, CPO, Malik Suheel, Principals of Degree Colleges, Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti and R&B Departments, Tehsildars, Executive officers of urban local bodies and other district and sectoral officers.

During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on various aspects pertaining to the arrangements for the two-day literary-cum-trade festival. The DC fixed the department wise responsibilities for the preparations and issued necessary directions for ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.

The DC directed the concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure that all requisite arrangements, including venue management, sanitation, drinking water, power supply, traffic regulation, security, public convenience and other essential facilities, are put in place well in advance for the smooth, impactful and hassle-free conduct of the literary programmes and other activities scheduled as part of the festival.

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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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