BANDIPORA: In view of the ensuing holy month of Ramadan, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review and finalise necessary arrangements across the district. On the occasion, the DC emphasised coordinated efforts among all departments to ensure uninterrupted essential services, availability of quality food items, and effective market regulation during the holy month.

The Assistant Director, FCS&CA, informed the meeting that sufficient stocks of essential commodities are available across the district. The DC directed the Power Development Department (PDD) to maintain a transparent power schedule and prepare a detailed 30-day roster indicating day-wise, hour-wise and feeder-wise supply, besides furnishing details of the existing supply and any additional requirements.

Highlighting the importance of public health and hygiene, the DC directed the Food Safety Department to constitute dedicated teams for regular market inspections to prevent the sale of substandard food items and check price escalation. The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department informed that all water supply schemes are functional. Fire and Emergency Services were directed to remain on alert during the holy month. The Sheep Husbandry Department also reported adequate availability of livestock.

During the meeting, the DC directed the Municipal Committee to intensify sanitation drives, ensure proper waste management, and conduct a survey to identify areas requiring additional street lighting. The DC also reviewed arrangements for essential supplies in Gurez, and was informed that adequate stocks are available.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed strict monitoring of markets to prevent overpricing, hoarding and sale of substandard material, and urged all departments to work in close coordination to facilitate smooth observance of Ramadan for the people of Bandipora.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Bandipora, Shabir Ahmad Wani; Assistant Commissioner Development; Assistant Director, FCS&CA; ARTO Bandipora; DIO Bandipora; and officers from PDD, PHE, Municipal Committee, Fire and Emergency Services and other concerned departments.

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.

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