UDHAMPUR: To ensure smooth and hassle-free celebrations of the upcoming Maha Shivratri and Ramadan festivals, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today convened a meeting with district officers and prominent citizens.

Detailed discussions were held regarding various arrangements including security, water and power supply, first aid services, sanitation, deployment of fire tenders, garbage collection and traffic management.

The Deputy Commissioner issued necessary directions to the heads of various departments to ensure foolproof arrangements during the festive season. She asked the Police Department to ensure adequate security arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents.

The CMO was tasked to deploy health teams along with ambulances to provide medical assistance. The Executive Engineer of Jal Shakti was directed to ensure regular drinking water supply, while the Executive Engineer JPDCL was instructed to maintain uninterrupted power supply throughout the festival period.

To uphold cleanliness in the town, the DC directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality to take proactive measures and sought public cooperation in maintaining hygiene and sanitation.

In view of the festive season, the officers concerned were instructed to conduct market inspections to prevent overcharging by shopkeepers. The general public was appealed not to park vehicles along roadsides to avoid congestion. Besides, the Traffic Department was directed to deploy adequate personnel in traffic-prone areas to ensure smooth vehicular movement.

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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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