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

JAMMU: In a firm step towards safeguarding public health and improving sanitation standards, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today carried out a large-scale demolition drive against unhygienic slum structures at various locations across Jammu city.

The drive was conducted on the directions of the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav and was led by Deputy Commissioner (North), JMC, Sanjay Badyal along with the Enforcement Team of JMC.

During the operation, unhygienic slum settlements lacking basic sanitation facilities were identified and removed from areas including near Jaggi Darbar- Paloura, Lower Roopnagar and Subhash Nagar. These settlements were posing a serious threat to public health, environmental hygiene and overall urban sanitation.

Approximately 100 unhygienic structures were demolished during the drive.

Officials informed that such unauthorized and unsanitary constructions not only violate municipal norms but also hamper the city’s efforts to maintain cleanliness and public health standards, particularly under the Open Defecation Free (ODF) framework.

The Jammu Municipal Corporation officials stated that similar demolition and enforcement drives would continue in other parts of Jammu city to curb the mushrooming of unhygienic structures and to ensure strict compliance with sanitation regulations.

Reiterating its commitment towards building a clean, healthy and ODF-compliant Jammu, the JMC has appealed to the general public to extend full cooperation and adhere to sanitation norms for the collective well-being of the city.

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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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