RAMBAN: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gool, Imtiaz today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with officers from all key departments to assess winter preparedness, stock availability and service readiness in the Sub-Division.

The meeting was attended by SDPO,   Kuldeep Kumar; BDO, Sadam Hussain; TSO,  Sham Singh; BMO, Dr. Mohammad Iqbal; AEE PWD, Taraq Ahmed and officers from 52 RCC (GREF) including JE V. Amoolya and JE Gaurav, as well as  Officials from Jal Shakti, PDD and other line departments.

During the meeting, the SDM issued clear directions to the departments to ensure uninterrupted services to the public during harsh winter months. He instructed BRO, PWD and PMGSY officials to prioritize snow clearance on all major roads, particularly the Gool–Ramban Road, Gool–Budhan Road and other important link roads connecting remote villages. He emphasized that road connectivity must be restored promptly after snowfall to avoid disruption to essential services.

The SDM directed BMO Gool to ensure that all health institutions in the subdivision remain functional and accessible, with special attention to healthcare arrangements for pregnant women and emergency patients. He stressed the need for adequate medical supplies, availability of staff and readiness of ambulance services.

The Forest Department was instructed to implement preventive measures against forest fires and ensure the availability of firewood wherever required for departmental use particularly in higher and colder areas. Further, the PDD Department was asked to maintain a regular and reliable power supply and ensure timely repair or replacement of damaged lines, poles and transformers to avoid prolonged outages.

The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department was directed to ensure adequate stocking of essential commodities including ration, LPG, petrol and diesel especially in remote and snow-prone areas to prevent shortages during road blockages. SDM Gool reiterated that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure public convenience and safety throughout the winter season.

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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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