NOWSHERA: Additional Deputy Commissioner Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa today chaired a meeting with officers of line departments in his office chamber to review the status of public services delivery in the sub-division.

During the interaction, the ADC emphasized the importance of dedicated and responsive governance. He urged officers to discharge their duties with commitment and adopt a proactive approach in addressing public grievances. He stressed that timely delivery of services must be prioritized so that the general public does not face any inconvenience.

Later in the day, the ADC visited the revered Mangla Devi Temple to take stock of the preparations underway for Durga Ashtami and Ramnavmi festivals. Accompanied by officers and members of the temple management committee, he conducted a detailed inspection of arrangements related to sanitation, security, water and power supply, fire safety, medical facilities, traffic and crowd management, and other essential services.

He also reviewed the arrangements made at Mangla Mata Temple and issued necessary directions for further improvement. The ADC further directed the concerned officers to conduct market checking and inspection drives to curb overpricing and ensure the availability of quality essential commodities during the festive period. Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, Tehsildar , BDO, BMO, EO MC, TSO, and other sectoral officers attended the meeting and accompanied the ADC during the visit.

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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