JAMMU: Additional Deputy Commissioner Ansuya Jamwal chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Christmas celebrations in the district. The meeting was attended by district officers and public representatives, who discussed arrangements to ensure smooth and safe festivities.

The ADC directed the police to deploy adequate personnel along the designated Christmas procession route to ensure security and maintain public order. She also instructed the Jammu Municipal Corporation to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in and around the procession route and congregation areas.

The Jal Shakti Department and JMC were asked to arrange drinking water facilities, while the Power Development Department was tasked with ensuring an uninterrupted power supply during the celebrations.

The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs was directed to monitor the availability of essential commodities and prevent hoarding or overpricing. The Public Works Department was instructed to complete necessary road repairs along the procession route to facilitate smooth movement.

The Health Department will establish medical aid stations, while the Fire and Emergency Services Department will deploy fire tenders as a precautionary measure. Additionally, magistrates will be stationed at key points along the route for effective coordination and quick decision-making.

The ADC emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among all departments to ensure the celebrations are conducted in a safe and organised manner. She urged officials to provide a pleasant and secure environment for the public during the festive season.

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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