KISHTWAR: In continuation of its drive against illegal and unauthorized commercial establishments operating without requisite permissions and under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, the Municipal Council Kishtwar under the supervision of CEO Municipal Council Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal today sealed a Car Washing Service Centre located in Ward No. 12, Near Bus Stand, Kishtwar.

The enforcement team, acting under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Control of Building Operations Act and the J&K Municipal Act, carried out the sealing operation in the presence of the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Kishtwar, after it was found that the car washing unit was functioning without valid trade licence/permission from allied departments like PDD, Jal Shakti, Pollution Control, etc.

This marks the third such car washing establishment to be sealed in the town in recent weeks as part of the ongoing crackdown on unauthorized commercial units. It is pertinent to mention here that the Municipal Council has already sealed two service stations, one namely Shahan Service Station located at Ward No. 12, Faisalabad, Kishtwar and the other Wheelzin Service Station located at Ward No. 10, Om Mehta Road Kishtwar.

The Municipal Council Kishtwar reiterated that stringent action will continue against establishments operating in violation of municipal norms and warned that any attempt to break the seal or reopen sealed premises will invite strict legal action, including FIR registration.

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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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