• Emphasizes proper sanitation, traffic management, public safety

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha in the district. The meeting was attended by district and sectoral officers, along with prominent members of civil society.

Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for effective traffic management during the festival to prevent congestion, especially around mosques, Eidgahs and marketplaces. He directed the enforcement departments to conduct market checking to curb overpricing and ensure the quality of essential items.

Instructions were issued to concerned departments to keep available buffer stock of essential commodities, ensure availability of ambulances and emergency medical care. The Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department was asked to ensure proper stamping of livestock to avoid any unfair practice.

Taking note of the importance of cleanliness during the festivities, the DC instructed the Municipal Council to make adequate arrangements for the prompt disposal of animal carcasses and to ensure cleanliness around mosques, Eidgahs and other congregational places.

The Executive Officer (EO) of the Municipal Committee was specifically directed to carry out an intensive night-time cleanliness drive one day prior to Eid-Ul-Azha to ensure a hygienic environment for the worshippers.

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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