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RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the preparedness of the departments for the ensuing monsoon season and to ensure timely mitigation of any potential hazards.

During the meeting, the DC laid special emphasis on addressing key concerns including landslides, road disruptions and crop losses. He stressed the need for issuing standardized public warnings and ensuring timely diversion plans in case of road blockages. Maintaining cleanliness in towns, especially to prevent waterlogging, was also highlighted as a priority area.

The DC directed the concerned departments to ensure regular chlorination of water bodies to safeguard public health. The Agriculture and allied departments were asked to issue timely advisories to farmers to minimize losses during adverse weather conditions.

The Sheep Husbandry Department was instructed to issue duty rosters and ensure wide publicity, while the Forest Department was directed to disseminate its helpline numbers for public assistance.

Focusing on disaster preparedness, the Deputy Commissioner called for the formulation of robust contingency plans, identification of vulnerable areas and ensuring availability of essential equipment. He also instructed departments to remain active on media groups for prompt dissemination of alerts and to ensure the availability of ambulances for emergency response.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Public Works Department (PWD) were directed to take immediate measures for clearance of choked drains to prevent water accumulation and related issues.

The DC further emphasized timely reporting of any untoward incident and directed that cases of damages be submitted within 24 hours for prompt assessment and necessary action. The Deputy Commissioner also sought detailed feedback from all departments regarding their preparedness and response mechanisms.

The meeting was attended by ADDC  Malikzada Sheraz-ul-Haq; ADC Chander Prakash; ACR Mohammad Jahangir Khan; SE PWD; DFO Naveed Mughal; Town Commander; Executive Engineer PHE, Sudesh Kumar; AD FCS&CA, Rohit Kumar; CMO, Dr. Manohar Lal Rana and other district and sectoral officers attended the meeting.

SSP, Gaurav Sikarwar; Additional Deputy Commissioners of Kotranka, Kalakote, Nowshera and Sunderbani; SDM Thanamandi,  ARTO and Tehsildars from across the district joined the meeting through virtual mode.

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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