• Tourists, FAA Aspirants, Expectant Mothers and General Public advised to take Precautionary Measures

BANDIPORA: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and the possibility of adverse weather conditions, including snowfall and disruption of road connectivity in the far-flung areas of Bandipora and Gurez, the District Administration Bandipora has issued a weather advisory for tourists, travellers, aspirants appearing in the upcoming Finance Accounts Assistant examination and the general public.

As per the advisory issued by District Administration Bandipora, candidates belonging to these areas who are scheduled to appear in the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance Department) on November 15, 2026, have been advised to plan their journey well in advance and reach nearby stations or locations sufficiently ahead of the examination date, keeping in view the possibility of road closures and weather-related disruptions.

Tourists presently staying in Gurez have been advised to plan their departure immediately in consultation with the District Control Room. Furthermore, Gurez Sector has temporarily been declared out of bounds for tourists in view of the prevailing weather advisory. The advisory also requests expectant mothers residing in upper reaches, whose expected date of delivery falls within one month, to shift to nearby hospitals to ensure timely and appropriate medical care.

The general public has also been urged to avoid unnecessary travel towards Gurez and higher reaches and refrain from social gatherings in such areas. For assistance and information, the public can contact the District Control Room, Bandipora, on 7006526985, 7006630771 and 7006328689.

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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