KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today convened a meeting of officers to review the arrangements put in place for the upcoming festive occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. During the meeting, DC directed officers of Jal Shakti and KPDCL to ensure a smooth supply of water and electricity across the district. He also directed the Jal Shakti department to press water tankers in required areas and ensure no shortage of water at any place.

Chief Animal Husbandry Officer informed the meeting that adequate numbers of poultry birds are available in the district. District Sheep Husbandry Officer informed the chair that adequate numbers of sacrificial animals (Goats and Sheep) are available in the district. Sale outlets cum mandies would be established in the main town, he added.

Instructions were passed by the DC to constitute joint teams to intensify market checking to ensure the quality food items such as bakery, confectionery, milk, meat, chicken, vegetables, and other essentials are available in the market. DC directed AD, FCS&CA to ensure that the process of ration distribution is completed before Eid so that people may not face any difficulty in this regard. Municipal authorities were directed to ensure proper sanitation in towns, mosques and eidgah.

Executive Officers of Municipalities were directed to identify places for proper disposal of offal and to inform people regarding the same. On the occasion, Traffic police authorities were asked to ensure smooth movement of traffic besides traffic advisory if needed. District Police was directed to make necessary security arrangements and deployments at major shrines, eidgah and the places where needed. Health department was directed to keep available medical facilities wherever necessary. The meeting was attended by ADC, Viqar Ahmed Giri; Tehsildars, Executive Engineers of KPDCL, Jal Shakti, AD GCS&CA, EOs of MCs, DSHO, CAHO, ARTO, Traffic Police and others concerned.

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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