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RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review and finalise arrangements for the upcoming Janmashtami celebrations across the district. The Deputy Commissioner directed the PHE Department to ensure adequate water supply through tankers at designated locations. The Medical Department was instructed to deploy ambulances and sufficient medical staff for prompt response during the festivities. He also called for a special cleanliness drive along the jhanki routes to maintain hygiene for participants and devotees.

The Executive Officer Municipality and the PDD authorities were asked to check and ensure proper functioning of street lights, particularly along the event routes. The DySP Traffic was directed to regulate vehicular movement and designate proper parking spaces to avoid congestion. The Fire and Emergency Department will deploy fire tenders at strategic points for quick response in case of emergencies.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasised inter-departmental coordination to ensure the celebrations are conducted in a safe and smooth manner. He appealed to the public to cooperate with the administration and follow advisories issued during the event.

SSP Rajouri Gaurav Sikarwar, ADC Chander Prakash, ACP Sheraz Chouhan, Executive Engineer PHE Sudesh Kumar, CMO Dr Manohar Lal Rana, CEO Iqbal Hussain, AD FCS&CA Rohit Kumar, DySP Traffic Shiv Kumar, Tehsildar Headquarters, EO Municipality Yusaf-ul-Umar, AEE PDD and other district and sectoral officers attended the meeting. Representatives from the civil society were also present.

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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