• Deputy Commissioner flags off vehicle from DC Office

UDHAMPUR: District Administration Udhampur today launched a door-to-door solid waste collection initiative in rural areas of the district. Deputy Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi flagged off the waste collection vehicle from the DC Office Complex in the presence of Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan; Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash; Assistant Commissioner Panchayats Dr Ashwani Hansa; DIO NIC Anish Sharma and other concerned officials.

The Assistant Commissioner Panchayats informed that the door-to-door waste collection has been introduced in all 236 Panchayats across 17 blocks of the district, ensuring effective solid waste management in rural areas. The DC directed the ACP and ACD to ensure proper monitoring of the collection process and its effective implementation across all rural areas. “The waste collected must be properly segregated, recycled and scientifically disposed of,” he stressed.

DC further directed that no rural area should be left uncovered and instructed the concerned officers to ensure the removal of all existing garbage heaps and waste dumps. He emphasised the need to maintain visible cleanliness and improve sanitation standards across rural areas through regular monitoring and sustained efforts.

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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