DODA: To augment drinking water access in rural areas, Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh today flagged off a newly procured water tanker to Sub Division Gandoh. The flag-off ceremony was held at the DC Office Complex.

The initiative is part of the district administration’s ongoing efforts to address water shortage in remote and hilly areas, especially during the summer months. The water tanker will be operated by the Jal Shakti Department and is expected to serve multiple villages within the Sub Division Gandoh, improving access to potable water.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anil Kumar Thakur, SE Jal Shakti, and Executive Engineer PHE Gandoh were also present during the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized the administration’s commitment to equitable development and assured that more such initiatives will be taken in the future to strengthen essential services in far-flung areas. He also directed the Jal Shakti Department to ensure proper monitoring of water tanker deployment for maximum benefit to the public.

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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