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GANDERBAL: The Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq today visited the shrine of Hazrat Qamar-ud-Din Bukhari at Reshioora Saloora, Ganderbal, to inspect and review the arrangements for the ongoing Urs celebration, which commenced on August 12, 2024. During her visit, Chairperson DDC chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, and senior officers from various line departments.

The meeting focused on assessing and ensuring the adequacy of arrangements for power supply, safe drinking water, firefighting measures, traffic and parking plans, sanitation and other related matters. Nuzhat Ishfaq directed all concerned departments to ensure that their respective arrangements are in place and fully functional throughout the Urs Mubarak celebrations.

She emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around the shrine and instructed the Municipal Council Ganderbal to take necessary actions to uphold hygiene. Additionally, the PDD was directed to ensure a continuous 24/7 power supply in the area.

Furthermore, police and traffic officials were instructed to implement proper security measures and regulate traffic on the routes leading to the shrine. The Assistant Regional Transport Officer was also tasked with making proper transport and parking arrangements to facilitate the smooth movement of pilgrims and visitors.

The DDC Chairperson expressed her commitment to ensuring a hassle-free and spiritually fulfilling experience for all devotees participating in the Urs. She urged all departments to work in close coordination and to address any issues promptly to ensure the successful culmination of the Urs Mubarak.

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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.

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