DODA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a review meeting to assess the   arrangements for the upcoming festivals of Navratra, Ram Navami and Eid-ul-Fitr. The DDC reviewed the measures being taken by the stakeholder departments to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations across the district. 

The meeting discussed arrangements made for security around religious places, uninterrupted power and water supply, availability of essential commodities, sanitation, traffic regulation, health services and fire safety measures. 

The DDC instructed the Municipal Committees and other concerned departments to ensure proper sanitation, street lighting and availability of drinking water at religious places and other public locations. The Senior Superintendent of Police briefed the chair about the security arrangements.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Tehsildar, Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti, JPDCL, STD, Assistant Director Fisheries, Assistant Director Fire & Emergency Services, Assistant Controller Legal Metrology, Executive Officer Municipal Committee, Poultry Development Officer and other concerned officers.

ADC Bhaderwah, ASP Bhaderwah, SDMs of Gandoh, Thathri and Assar, all SDPOs and Executive Officers of Municipal Committees  participated in 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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