BANDIPORA: In response to recent news reports raising concerns about the absence of District Administration officials at an event organized in Zurimanz by the Mahigeeran and Singarakashan Association Bandipora in collaboration with the Sopore Fishermen Union, and attended by Hon’ble MLAs from Bandipora, Sonawari, Sopore, and Wagoora Kreeri, the District Administration Bandipora has issued a clarification, debunking the allegations circulating in the media.

The District Administration clarifies that no formal invitation or prior intimation was received from the organizers, which would have enabled the participation of district officials in this event.

The District Administration remains fully committed to supporting events organized by government or private agencies that benefit the community and the environment. It actively encourages such initiatives and ensures that relevant officials are present at these gatherings whenever possible.

The Administration further requests that agencies intending to conduct such events provide advance notice, which would enable the Administration to extend the necessary support and ensure the participation of officers and officials.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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