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UDHAMPUR: To finalize the necessary arrangements in connection with ensuing Eid-Milad- Un Nabi, a meeting of the District Officers was held today under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai here in the Conference Hall DC Office Complex. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Prem Singh; IAS Probationer Seerat Baji;  Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr Umesh Shan and other District Officers besides representatives from civil society attended the meeting.

Detailed discussions were held on the arrangements for the auspicious day, especially the availability of drinking water supply, uninterrupted power supply, provision of First Aid, Fire safety, availability of quality consumable items and a check on overpricing, besides proper sanitation in the city.

The DC directed the concerned departments to take measures to ensure adequate water supply, First Aid,   uninterrupted power supply, security arrangements and   cleanliness in the district.  The Municipal authorities were directed to conduct special cleanliness and sanitation drives in the towns. To keep a check on the rates and quality of the eatables, a team of officers was constituted to conduct frequent inspection of the market.  

The Chief Medical officer was directed to keep available Medicare facility at the venues of congregations and special prayers. The District Police was asked to deploy adequate police personnel at traffic jam prone places of the town besides ensuring traffic regulation by the Traffic police. The representatives of market organizations were directed to prominently display the approved rate lists of eatables in the shops.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here