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DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review and finalize the arrangements for the upcoming festivals of Navratras, Mahanavmi, Dussehra and Diwali, commencing from September 22. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth and peaceful celebrations across the district with adequate civic, security, and administrative measures.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of inter-departmental coordination to maintain law and order, regulate traffic, and ensure uninterrupted power and water supply during the festive days. He directed officials to take preventive measures related to fire safety, crowd management, sanitation, and medical emergencies, especially around religious places, marketplaces, and Ram Leela venues. Instructions were also issued for the availability of essential commodities, strict market inspections, and action against overpricing or adulteration.

Special directions were given to the Police, Municipal bodies, Food Safety, Legal Metrology, Fire & Emergency Services, and Health Department for providing sufficient security, sanitation, fire tenders, and first aid facilities at all major congregation points. The DC urged all stakeholders, including market associations and community leaders, to extend full cooperation for maintaining communal harmony and festive spirit.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Doda, Additional District Development Commissioner Doda, Assistant Commissioner Development Doda, ASP Headquarters Doda, Chief Medical Officer Doda, Medical Superintendent GMC Doda, District Information Officer Doda, Executive Engineers of PHE, PWD and JPDCL, and representatives of the Sanatan Dharam Sabha. Besides, ADC Bhaderwah, ASP Bhaderwah, SDMs of Gandhoh, Thathri and Assar, SDPOs, and Executive Officers of MC Thathri and Bhaderwah joined virtually.

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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