BHADERWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today convened an introductory meeting with officers from different departments to review ongoing developmental works in the Sub Division and enhance inter-departmental coordination.

The meeting was attended by ASP, Tehsildar Bhaderwah, Tehsil Bhalla, Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B) and Irrigation & FC, Divisional Forest Officer, CDPO, Block Medical Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Executive Officer of Municipal Committee, besides officers from the Social Welfare, Agriculture, and Education Departments, along with Principals of the government institutions.

The ADC took a comprehensive review of developmental projects across the sub-division. He emphasized the importance of effective ground-level monitoring, transparency and timeline completion of the projects to benefit the public. The departments were directed to maintain close coordination to resolve execution challenges, especially in remote and underserved areas.

A major highlight of the meeting was the focus on curbing drug abuse in the region. The ADC called upon the Education, Health, and Social Welfare Departments to intensify awareness campaigns, workshops, and community engagement programs in educational institutions and localities. He underlined the role of preventive education, student counselling, and youth-centric sports and cultural activities to address this growing menace and protect the younger generation.

The ADC urged officers and officials to keep a close check on trouble makers to avoid any potential threat to social harmony. He stressed the importance of fostering unity, inclusivity, and a peaceful administrative environment to ensure balanced development and societal well-being in the region.

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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