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RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan on Thursday monitored road clearance operations immediately after a massive landslide struck NH-44 between Karol and Chanderkote. SSP Traffic, Raja Adil Hameed and other officers were present on the occasion.

The Deputy Commissioner supervised the operation and directed the concerned agencies to ensure coordinated and timely action. Acting swiftly, men and machinery of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) were pressed into service to clear the debris and restore traffic movement.

Owing to the prompt response of the Deputy Commissioner and the active involvement of all stakeholders, traffic movement was successfully restored on both sides of the highway within a short span of time. Meanwhile, maintenance and stabilization work is being carried out continuously to ensure the safety and durability of the road stretch.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for constant monitoring of vulnerable points along the highway and instructed officials to remain on high alert. He also appreciated the efforts of field teams, Traffic Police, District Police and NHAI personnel for their swift and dedicated response.

The District Administration has advised drivers and commuters to exercise caution while traveling on the affected stretch and to strictly follow traffic advisories issued by the authorities. People have also been urged to avoid unnecessary travel as there are shooting stones intermittently and cooperate with the administration in ensuring public safety.

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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