BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today handed over the keys of two newly procured water tanker vehicles to the Jal Shakti Department, Division Baramulla. A brief flagging-off ceremony was held at the DC Office Complex in Baramulla, during which the two vehicles were officially inducted into the fleet of the Jal Shakti Department.

Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Joint Director Planning, Senior Engineer and Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Department and other officers were present during the flag-off ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, DC said that the two water tankers, with capacities of 9,000 and 6,000 litres respectively, have been procured at a cost of Rs. 55 lakh. The procurement has been made possible through the award money received from NITI Aayog under the Aspirational District Programme.

DC further said that these water tankers will greatly enhance the department’s capacity to address drinking water scarcity, particularly in areas where piped water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is yet to be commissioned.

He emphasized that the vehicles will be deployed in an efficient manner to ensure that every household in the affected areas gets access to safe and adequate drinking water. “These tankers are a timely addition, especially with the onset of the summer months, when water demand typically rises. They will help bridge the gap in service delivery in remote and water-deficient pockets of the district,” DC stated.

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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