ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid today visited Nangdandi and Brakpora areas of the district to attend two Swachhata Pakhwada events in the district.

During the visit, the DC took part in the tree sapling plantation drive at Nagdandi which was organised by the Forest department. In his remarks, the DC said that such activities add to environmental sustainability and these are a part of a broader initiative for a cleaner and greener Anantnag.

At Government High School, Brakpora the DC accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner Panchayats and Assistant Commissioner Development Anantnag paid floral tributes to the martyrs and undertook a separate plantation drive.

Similar plantation drives were also held under the paradigm of ‘Ek Pedh Shaheedo ke Naam’ across panchayats and municipal wards of Anantnag. In addition to these, the Municipal Council Anantnag organised a massive cleanup of dumpsites and black spots within the municipal limits of Anantnag.

The Swachhta Pakhwada campaign in Anantnag will continue over the next two weeks, with various awareness programs, community clean-up drives, and other initiatives planned across the district.

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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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