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RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a comprehensive meeting to discuss the formulation of a detailed plan for ensuring smooth and safe arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026 in the district.

The meeting was attended by SSP Arun Gupta; SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hameed; ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACD Sheraz Ahmed; CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; SDM Banihal Mohammad Naseeb Bajran; besides Executive Engineers and officers of all stakeholder departments.

The Deputy Commissioner held detailed discussions on ensuring uninterrupted power and water supply, robust healthcare services, sanitation management, adequate facilities at lodgment centres, installation of Public Address Systems (PAS) and arrangements at Langer sites. He directed all concerned departments to formulate comprehensive plans clearly outlining their respective roles and responsibilities to ensure foolproof and well-coordinated arrangements.

Emphasizing meticulous inter-departmental coordination, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to ensure comprehensive planning for seamless arrangements , particularly at key locations including Yatra Camp Lamber (Banihal), SASB Yatri Niwas and Langer Site Chanderkote. He also reviewed the security and traffic management plan to ensure the safety of pilgrims and facilitate smooth movement of Yatris and vehicles along the National Highway.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed the SDM Banihal to convene a meeting of all concerned officers at Banihal to ensure timely execution of arrangements at the field level. The SSP Ramban and SSP Traffic also suggested various measures and the DC instructed all officers to incorporate the suggestions and departmental inputs into their respective action plans.

Executive Engineers of JPDCL, Jal Shakti and PWD were directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, adequate potable water and maintenance of essential infrastructure. The ACP along with the CEOs and EOs of Municipal Committees were instructed to prepare a robust sanitation and solid waste management plan to ensure hygienic upkeep of all Yatra-related sites.

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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