SRINAGAR: In continuation to the week-long campaign, themed "CULTURE OF INTEGRITY FOR THE NATION'S PROSPERITY," which aims to enhance transparency, reinforce ethical governance, and combat corruption across the Union Territory, today Anti-Corruption Bureau Srinagar conducted an awareness program in which officers and officials of Revenue and Custodian Department Srinagar participated. 

At the outset of program, a documentary recently launched by the ACB Jammu and Kashmir was screened to make the participants aware of the working of ACB, initiatives taken and call to work together to fight against menace of corruption jointly.

Illustrating its anti-corruption efforts and strategies for promoting accountability, special message from LG, Shri Manoj Sinha,  Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo,  Commissioner Secretary GAD, Sanjeev Verm and Director ACB Shakti Kumar Pathak were screened reinforcing the importance of integrity and transparency in governance.

 Officers from the Anti Corruption Bureau Srinagar, including SSP ACB Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Wani deliberated on measures to address corruption-prone areas in revenue and custodian departments and the role of investigative techniques in implementing corrective and penal measures effectively.  This session continued the interactive approach, soliciting feedback from participants through questionnaires via Mobile Application to gauge awareness and gather suggestions for improving anti-corruption initiatives.

The occasion was graced by presence of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat as chief guest. Speaking Deputy on the occasion, he  stressed the need and importance to provide the hassle free services to the public by avoiding much of direct inter face between the office bearers and public and uphold the moral and ethical values while delivering their official duties.  Among others, the programme was  attended by the presence of ADC Srinagar  Khalid Hussain, ACR Srinagar and DySP  Saleem.

The ACB offers made the participants more aware on relevant topics through PowerPoint presentations. The program concluded with vote of thanks and a pledge ceremony, where the participants committed to actively combat corruption and upholding ethical standards in public service.

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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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