RAMBAN:   Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary today chaired a meeting of line departments to review the arrangements being made across the district for the smooth and peaceful celebration of Eid-ul-Azha.

The meeting was attended by ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; SDMs of Banihal, Ramsoo and Gool, CMO, Deputy Director Fire & Emergency Services, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, PMGSY, JPDCL, PWD Divisions Ramban and Banihal, AD FCS&CA, Tehsildars, ARTO, CEO Municipal Council Ramban, Designated Officer Food Safety Ramban, Executive Officer from Municipal Committee Banihal and Batote and other concerned officers.

A comprehensive discussion was held on arrangements being made by the departments for the celebration of Eid-ul-Azha .  The DC asked concerned departments to keep a close check on overcharging, hoarding, and black-marketing of essential commodities.  He directed departments providing essential services to take all necessary measures for uninterrupted power and drinking water supply, and to maintain adequate stock of essential commodities at reasonable rates.

The DC also instructed the enforcement teams to conduct joint market inspections regularly to curb unethical practices and ensure the availability of quality products. Emphasizing sanitation, the DC directed the Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council to carry out intensive cleanliness drives in and around mosques and religious places. Similar instructions were issued to the EOs of MC Banihal and Batote.

Further, the DC directed Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place in their respective jurisdictions to facilitate smooth and festive celebration of Eid-ul-Azha.

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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.

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