• Swachhta Rallies, Cleanliness drives held across district

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner,(DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today administered Swachhta pledge to the District Officers, Sectoral officers and other stakeholders at   meeting Hall of DC office complex,  as part of 15-day long Swachhta Pakhwada. The Deputy Commissioner also led  a Swachhta Sangram Rally which commenced  from DC office complex Kupwara and culminated at Main market Kupwara.

  ADDC Kupwara, ADC Kupwara, ACD, ACP, CEO,  other District officers, President traders federation Kupwara, scores of  officials of MC and other stakeholders participated in the rally and took part in the cleanliness drive while raising the awareness about cleanliness of surroundings. The Deputy Commissioner while felicitating the contribution of citizens, youth volunteers, Safai-Mitras, Sanitation workers and other stakeholders,   stressed to focus on public awareness regarding waste management, segregation and its environmental impact.

Highlighting the significance of Swachhata Pakhwada, the DC directed for conducting cleanliness drives at tourist spots,  water bodies, riverbanks and other important places. She also called for an active participation of local communities to come forward and contribute to the cleanliness of the surroundings of the district.

Meanwhile, Swachhta pledge were administered  in district offices, Tehsil headquarters, BHQs, Colleges, Schools, Panchayats, Anganwadi centres and Health institutions across the district. Swachhta  Sangram Rallies were held from ADC Office Handwara to main market Handwara, SDM office Sogam to GDC sogam, SDM office Tangdar to Dak Bunglow Tangdar,Tehsil Office Keran to Cobra post Keran, where awareness was generated  among the citizens and cleanliness drives were also held. 

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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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