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RAJOURI:   Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri  Chander Prakash today convened a meeting in the VC Room of the DC Office to review and finalize arrangements for the Diwali festival.

The ADC reviewed arrangements related to water and electricity supply, market checking, sanitation drives, illumination of the town and cleanliness around temples and public places. He directed the concerned departments to initiate installation of street lights at dark spots and ensure lighting across the main markets and chowks to enhance the festive ambiance.

Instructions were also issued for installation of stalls at designated areas, deployment of fire tenders at three key locations and posting of medical teams and magistrates to respond swiftly to any emergency.

The ADC emphasized strict market checking to curb overpricing and ensure availability of quality products, especially sweets and other consumables during the festival period.

Among those present in the meeting were ACR Mohammad Jahangir Khan; AD FCS&CA, Rohit Kumar; Executive Engineer PHE, Sudesh Gandotra; Tehsildar Rajouri, Varinder Kumar; AD Fire & Emergency, Yusaf-ul-Umar; EO Municipality and other district and sectoral officers. Prominent citizens from civil society also attended the meeting and shared valuable suggestions for ensuring a joyous and safe Diwali celebration.

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