RAMBAN:  Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, today launched Swachhta Pakhwada, a fortnightly sanitation and plantation drive which has various activities including administering the Swachhta pledge, planting saplings, leading a cleanliness drive and rally from the DC office complex. This initiative aims to inspire a cleaner and greener Ramban.

Deputy Commissioner launched a massive planting drive under the theme "Ek Ped Shaheedon Ke Naam" and "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" as part of the Swachhta Pakhwada. This drive serves as a tribute to martyrs and mothers through the planting of trees.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stated, "Let us join hands to create a cleaner, greener, and healthier Ramban. Cleanliness is a collective responsibility. Let us work together to make Ramban a model of sanitation and hygiene. By planting trees, we are not only contributing to a greener environment but also paying tribute to our martyrs and mothers".

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for collective efforts to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in public places and to protect the environment. The event saw enthusiastic participation from senior officers, including ADDC Roshan Lal, SDM, Gool, Pawan Goswami, GM DIC, Ravinder Anand, CPO, Shakeeb Ahmed, ACD, Shrinath Suman, ACP, Ashfaq Ahmed, DIO, Ashraf Wani, Tehsildar, Deep Kumar, DSWO, Rahul Gupta, NGOs, people from various sections of society, including students, government officials, and local residents, all committed to the cause of cleanliness and environmental sustainability.

Similar activities were also reported from SDM offices in Gool, Banihal, Ramsoo, Tehsil offices, colleges, and schools, where a huge number of officials, public volunteers, and students participated in cleanliness drives and planted saplings. The initiative aims to promote sanitation, cleanliness, and environmental awareness across the district.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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