SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Rajesh Sharma today visited Purmandal to assess the arrangements and ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees during the Maha Shivratri festival.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of essential facilities, including traffic management, water and power supply, sanitation, and medical aid. He directed the concerned departments to ensure all necessary measures were put in place for the smooth conduct of the festival, which witnesses a significant influx of devotees at the historic temple.

Emphasizing the importance of seamless movement of pilgrims, DC Sharma instructed the traffic department to regulate vehicular flow efficiently and create necessary parking space. He also directed the PHE (Jal Shakti) and Power Development Department (PDD) to ensure uninterrupted water and electricity supply, especially during peak hours of the celebrations.

The Health Department was asked to deploy medical teams and set up emergency aid camps to address any health concerns of visiting devotees. Additionally, the Municipal Committee was instructed to maintain cleanliness in and around the temple premises, ensuring a hygienic environment.

DC further emphasized the importance of security arrangements and directed law enforcement agencies to strengthen vigilance, deploy sufficient personnel, and install necessary monitoring mechanisms to prevent any untoward incidents.

Interacting with local authorities and temple management, the Deputy Commissioner urged all stakeholders to work in close coordination to ensure a peaceful and spiritually enriching experience for devotees.

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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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