BANDIPORA: In a significant effort to combat waste accumulation, the District Administration Bandipora today successfully executed an ambitious clean-up drive under the Swachhata Pakhwada campaign. Today, 51 legacy waste sites across the district were cleared as part of this initiative.

Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Bandipora, Irfan Bahadur said that as part of Swachhta Pakhwada, major clean up drives were carried out today for removal of long-standing waste from these sites, highlighting the district administration's dedication to a cleaner and greener Bandipora.

This drive represents a major milestone in the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada initiative, aimed at addressing and eliminating legacy waste build-up. Equipped with modern tools and driven by a strong resolve, the dedicated teams from the Rural Development Department (RDD) effectively managed the clean-up of these legacy waste sites.

ACD said that, in addition to removing the waste, many of these sites will be repurposed into parks. This transformation will provide much-needed green spaces for the community, enhancing the environmental benefits of the initiative and improving the overall quality of life in the district, he added.

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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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