KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the Holi Festival celebrations. The primary focus of the meeting was to ensure the seamless management of essential services, security, and public convenience during the festival. The DC emphasized the regulation of prices and directed the concerned officers to monitor the rates of items related to Holi celebrations, particularly Holi colors, while also ensuring strict vigilance on the sale of banned synthetic colors.

To maintain hygiene and sanitation, the Executive Officer of the Municipal Council was instructed to ensure cleanliness in the town, especially around religious places. Additionally, the authorities were asked to prioritize the repair of non-functioning lights and completion of ongoing work  to ensure well-lit areas throughout the town.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kishtwar was tasked with keeping medical support readily available in case of any emergencies during the festivities. The DC also reviewed utility services and instructed the Power Development Department (PDD) to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during the celebration. The Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department was directed to ensure adequate water supply and proper chlorination of water tanks to avoid any health-related concerns.

For security and safety, the Additional Superintendent of Police (SP)   was directed to address potential security concerns. Additionally, the traffic authorities were instructed to implement effective traffic management during the event. Religious representatives also raised their concerns, and the DC assured them of the administration's full support in addressing the issues projected by them.

The meeting was attended by ADC Pawan Kotwal, ASP (Ops.) Kishtwar N. A. Khoja, ACR Idrees Lone, EO Municipality/Dy. Registrar Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, Tehsildar Nirbhay Sharma, CMO, AC Legal Metrology, along with representatives from traffic, various organizations, religious leaders and prominent citizens.

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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.

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