KISHTWAR:   Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan today finalized the arrangements for the upcoming religious events of Shab-e-Qadr, Jamat-Ul-Vida, and Eid-ul-Fitr here at a joint meeting of officers from different line departments and members of the Shoura Committee. At the outset, the Shoura Committee projected various demands seeking  clean and hygienic surroundings in the town and around religious places hosting special prayers on Shab-I-Qadr, Jumat-Ul-Vida, and Eid-ul-Fitr.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to put in place all arrangements assigned to them, while asking for utmost dedication and sincerity to ensure the events are celebrated smoothly. The ASP informed the meeting that foolproof security arrangements have been put in place to ensure the smooth and safe celebration of the festival.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner also directed officers to ensure the availability of adequate drinking water, power, mutton, poultry, ration, LPG, and other essential items in the markets. The meeting also discussed arrangements for transport, traffic regulation, security, and cleaning drives around mosques and shrines.

The designated enforcement teams were asked to conduct frequent market checks throughout this week to ensure that no sub-standard articles are sold in the market. Additionally, necessary directions were given to the Fire & Emergency Services and Health Department to ensure their services.

The meeting was attended by ASP Pawan Sharma, PO ICDS/CEO KDA Rishi Kumar Sharma, ACR Idrees Lone, EO Municipality Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, AD FCS&CA Shafqat Ali Keen, ARTO, Tehsildar, DFO, besides members of Majlis-e-Shoura and other district officers from Jal Shakti, AYUSH,PDD, Health, Animal Husbandry, Traffic, Fire and Emergency and Legal Metrology.

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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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