JAMMU: Additional District Magistrate Ansuya Jamwal chaired separate meetings to review the preparedness for the upcoming Eid and Navratras celebrations in the district. During the meetings, the ADM directed the concerned departments to ensure comprehensive arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of the festivals. Emphasis was laid on maintaining law and order, ensuring cleanliness around religious places and regulating traffic to prevent congestion.

"The administration is committed to facilitating seamless celebrations for all citizens during these auspicious occasions. Coordination among departments is key to achieving this goal," the ADM stated. The meeting was assured that adequate security measures would be implemented, with police teams deployed strategically to maintain peace and order. Also, it was informed that sanitation drives would be intensified around religious sites and public spaces to uphold hygiene standards.

The ADM urged all departments to work in unison to ensure that the festive season is celebrated in a safe and harmonious manner, reflecting the rich cultural fabric of the region. The meetings were attended by SDM Jammu North Athar Amin, SDM Jammu South Rafiq Ahmad, SP City South Ajay Sharma, SP Traffic Arvinder Kotwal, Assistant Commissioner General Vikas Dhar Bagati, Deputy Director Information Virender Gupta, Health Officer Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Vinod Sharma, along with officers from various departments and representatives of religious organisations.

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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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