BUDGAM: The District Administration Budgam has stepped up efforts to clear legacy waste and conduct special cleanliness drives across rural areas of the district. These initiatives aim to improve sanitation and ensure cleaner public spaces across the district.

As part of the ongoing cleanliness drive, Block Development Officers carried out waste clearance activities in different areas. The BDO S.K. Pora led a major drive from the railway flyover in Magam towards Russu, focusing on removing accumulated waste along the route.

In Chadoora, the BDO supervised the cleaning of SBM-G assets in panchayats halqas of Jawalapora and Buchroo to enhance sanitation in these areas. In Beerwah, the BDO undertook the clearance of legacy waste sites along the main road from Beerwah to Aripanthan.

Special attention was given to ensuring that no visible waste remained on public roads, following the launch of a special drive launched by District Development Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo  a few days back. The administration has urged the public to participate actively in maintaining cleanliness in their localities. The drives will continue to ensure effective waste management and better hygiene across Budgam.

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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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