In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb carried out an extensive on-site review of snow-clearance arrangements across the City. The visit was aimed to assess on ground readiness of Men and Machinery, Control Room operation and overall winter response preparedness.

During the visit, Chief Engineer Mechanical Engineering Department, Bod Raj; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Joint Commissioner SMC, Syed Abul Qasim; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM West Irfan Bahadur, Superintending Engineers of R&B, MED, SMC and other Officers accompanied the DC and Commissioner SMC.

The DC and SMC Commissioner inspected key sites including the MED Snow clearance Control Room at Shalteng, the Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) at HMT, the SMC Control Room, and the JAKLINE Yard.  The Officers reviewed the response mechanisms, availability of equipment, communication systems and readiness of field teams.

At MED complex cum Control Room Shalteng, the DC and SMC Commissioner accompanied by Chief Engineer MED inspected the deployment of men and machinery, functioning of control room and coordination mechanisms established to deal with snowfall and related exigencies.

On the occasion, the DC and SMC Commissioner were briefed that as many as 45 snow clearance machines are kept in ready state for deployment of snow clearance along 35 routes comprising road length of 1634 kilometres under the jurisdiction of MED.

Both the Officers emphasized close inter-departmental coordination, round-the-clock control room functioning, and prompt response systems to address public grievances during winter emergencies. They underlined proactive planning, timely deployment of men and machinery and effective communication to tackle any situation evolved due to snowfall besides ensuring the smooth functioning of essential services.

The DC underscored the importance of swift mobilization of snow-clearance machinery to avoid disruptions. The SMC Commissioner directed field teams to remain alert and fully prepared to respond to any eventuality arising from snowfall, ensuring timely public assistance.

DC Srinagar and SMC Commissioner emphasized ensuring round-the-clock functionality of control rooms and swift mobilization of snow-clearance machinery to prevent disruption of essential services. They directed teams to remain fully prepared to address any situation arising from snowfall and to ensure timely assistance to the public.

Meanwhile, the officers visited the Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) at HMT, where they assessed its operational readiness for seamless monitoring of winter arrangements. They interacted with officials from various departments deployed at the Centre for round-the-clock functioning, surveillance, and real-time dissemination of information, particularly during emergencies. 

Later, the DC and SMC Commissioner inspected the SMC Control Room at JAKLINE Yard near Batamaloo and inspected the available machinery and preparedness for snow-clearance operations.

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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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