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RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan on Sunday chaired a meeting of district officers and stakeholders to review the arrangements for the forthcoming festivals of Navratras, Mahanavmi, Dussehra and Diwali. 

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police  Arun Gupta; Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo, members of the civil society and the officers from various departments entrusted with essential and emergency services.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and drinking water, sanitation and cleanliness in and around religious places, and proper regulation of traffic during the festive period. He also instructed the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to ensure availability of essential commodities including food grains, LPG and other necessities.

The Health Department was asked to keep emergency medical facilities ready, particularly at major congregation sites. The Fire & Emergency Services Department was also directed to keep fire tenders and teams on standby during the festivities.

The Deputy Commissioner sought active cooperation from civil society members and religious leaders to ensure smooth observance of the festivals. He stressed on the importance of inter-departmental coordination so that all arrangements are executed efficiently and in time. The DC directed all departments to work in close synergy to make the upcoming festive season safe, hassle-free and joyful for the residents of Ramban district.

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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