GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today conducted an inspection of the Transit Camp at Wandhama to review the ongoing works and assess the facilities being provided to PM Package employees residing there. The DC took stock of key amenities at the camp, including water supply, power, roads, parking, and sanitation.

During the visit, Jatin interacted with families of migrant employees who shared their concerns regarding various issues. He assured them of timely redressal and issued necessary directions to the concerned departments to address their grievances at the earliest. Emphasizing the importance of infrastructure development, DC instructed the Executive Engineer R&B to take necessary measures for improving the inner road network and ensure the timely completion of the project.

Later, the DC visited the construction site of Yatri Niwas at Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla to assess the progress of the ongoing work. The Executive Engineer REW briefed him on the project details, informing that the upcoming G+2 framed structure will significantly address space constraints during the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani and will accommodate around 1,000 yatris at a time.

The DC directed him to expedite the work and ensure timely completion of the Yatri Niwas to facilitate pilgrims effectively. Meanwhile, the DC also reviewed the arrangements for upcoming Navratra festival. The officials were directed to ensure adequate availability of essential services, including power and water supply and sanitation measures at Kheer Bhawani Temple and Transit Camp Wandhama to facilitate smooth observance of the festival. The DC was accompanied by SSP Ganderbal, Ragav S; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Gulzar Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Development, Executive Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer KPDCL, EO Municipality, Tehsildar Tulmulla, and other concerned officials,

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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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