SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Rajesh Sharma  today chaired a high-level meeting at the District Administrative Complex  to review the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Maha Shivratri festival. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among departments to facilitate devotees and maintain law and order.

Deputy Commissioner Sharma directed the concerned officials to ensure adequate water and power supply, proper sanitation, efficient traffic management and medical aid facilities at key religious sites. Special emphasis was laid on illuminating temples and surrounding areas to enhance the festive spirit and ensure the safety of devotees.

The Tourism Department was instructed to provide necessary facilities for visiting pilgrims, while law enforcement agencies were asked to strengthen security arrangements and manage crowd control effectively. The DC urged all stakeholders to work proactively and address any last-minute issues to ensure a peaceful and joyous Maha Shivratri celebration for devotees.

Senior officers including Additional District Development Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue and officers from various departments including Police, PWD (R&B), Health, Fire & Emergency Services, PHE, PDD, Municipality and Tourism among others participated in the discussions.

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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