RAMBAN:  Sub Divisional Magistrate Gool, Imtiaz, today discussed Action plan for beautification of the main market in the town ahead of Republic Day 2026. The meeting focused on ensuring that the market area is well-maintained and clean for the celebrations.

  Tehsildar Harjeet Singh, Naib Tehsildar Intakhab Ahmed, BDO Sadam Hussain, BMO Dr. Mohammed Iqbal, SHO Sameer Ahmed, Range Officer Sajid Hussain, representative from BEACON Sunish Kumar and President local Beopar Mandal, Israr Ahmed Shah attended the meeting.

Stress was laid on improving sanitation, installation of CCTV cameras, provision of dustbins, cleanliness of culverts, marking of No Parking Zones , Construction of Community Sanitary Complex , removal of encroachments etc .

The SDM directed the BRO to clear all drains /culverts by deploying sufficient manpower. Further, the Block Development Officer was asked to constitute a Sanitation Committee for regular monitoring and supervision of collection and disposal of garbage by involving all stakeholders. The  meeting also deliberated on modalities  for improving sanitation in market and residential areas.

The SDM emphasized on close inter-department coordination to ensure that the market is well-maintained and clean. The SDM also reviewed the security arrangements in the market area and directed the SHO to deploy adequate security personnel for keeping an eye on suspicious movement and better traffic management.

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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