RAMBAN:  As part of his two-day extensive visit to the snow-bound areas of Ukhral and Ramsoo Tehsils, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, on Friday monitored snow clearance and road connectivity restoration operations at Neel Top and adjoining areas. He also chaired a review meeting at Ramsoo to assess the status of essential services.

The DC was accompanied by ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; SDM Ramsoo Ghansham Basotra; GM DIC Ravinder Anand;  Tehsildar Nasir Javed; AD FCS&CA Niamatullah Sheikh and Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL and Jal Shakti, among other senior officers. During the visit, the DC interacted with locals to address their concerns and assessed the status of essential services. He reviewed health facilities, focusing on the transportation and care provided to expecting   mothers for institutional and safe deliveries.

The DC also evaluated the stocking and distribution of three month advance ration stocked in snow-bound areas and directed the AD FCS&CA to ensure its timely supply. He emphasized the importance of BPL ration card verification and the transparent conduct of a baseline survey under Mission YUVA.

Addressing water supply concerns, the DC instructed the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti to resolve all issues to ensure uninterrupted services to the households. He also directed the SDM Ramsoo to prioritize resolving revenue-related matters and ensure compliance with the Public Service Guarantee Act and review the progress of baseline survey under mission YUVA.

Reviewing power supply, the DC instructed the Executive Engineer JPDCL to ensure uninterrupted electricity to PHCs and other health institutions. He emphasized the need for power backup facilities in PHCs and asked the CMO and Executive Engineer to coordinate and submit a detailed report for seamless health service delivery. The visit highlights the administration’s commitment to promptly addressing public grievances and ensuring efficient service delivery in remote and snow-affected areas of the district.

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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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