• Reviews flood mitigation measures, ongoing projects in Ramban Town

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak today conducted an extensive visit to Ramban town to assess the on-ground status of water supply restoration in areas affected by the flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in April this year. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Department to ensure the restoration of proper water supply in Ward No. 1 and other affected households in various wards within prescribed timeline.

The DC also reviewed the flood prevention and mitigation plan prepared by the executing departments to safeguard Ramban town from potential future damages. Emphasizing proactive measures, he instructed the Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Ramban to immediately remove bottlenecks hindering water flow in the drainage system.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited Ashri Nallah to inspect the current situation and reviewed the plan for its regulation and strengthening of safety measures to protect Ramban town from further erosion and flood risks. The DC also took stock of the progress on the Multi-Storey Bus Stand project at Ramban and asked the executing agencies to accelerate the pace of work to ensure its early completion.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo; Executive Engineers of PWD and Jal Shakti; Tehsildar Ramban; CEO Municipal Committee Ramban and other concerned officers.

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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