KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the forthcoming holy month of Ramzan and ensure seamless delivery of essential services across the district.

Officers of PDD, PHE, FCS&CA, Health, Municipal bodies and Food Safety departments attended the meeting. The DC stressed coordinated efforts and proactive monitoring for hassle-free observance of the holy month.

The Power Development Department was directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, particularly during Sehri and Iftar and to establish control rooms for prompt redressal of the grievances. The PHE Department was instructed to maintain adequate drinking water supply and keep contingency measures in place to address shortages.

The Assistant Director, FCS&CA was asked to ensure adequate availability of essential commodities and LPG and to intensify market inspections to curb hoarding and overpricing. Food Safety authorities were directed to conduct regular checks of eateries and vendors to ensure hygiene and quality standards.

Municipal bodies were instructed to undertake special sanitation drives, ensure cleanliness around mosques and markets, maintain street lighting and ensure timely garbage disposal. Police and Traffic authorities were directed to maintain law and order and regulate traffic near major congregation points.

The Health Department was asked to ensure availability of medical staff, essential medicines and emergency services, besides keeping ambulances on standby to handle any exigency. Similar instructions were issued to the ADCs and SDMs to ensure close supervision and effective implementation of all arrangements at the sub-divisional level.

Emphasising public convenience and safety, the DC directed all departments to maintain close coordination, activate grievance redressal mechanisms and ensure round-the-clock monitoring throughout the holy month. ADC Vishavjeet Singh, CPO Ranjeet Thakur, Dy SP HQ were also present in the meeting.

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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.

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