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JAMMU: Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr Devansh Yadav today conducted an extensive inspection of Ward Nos 49 and 74, covering Narwal, Bathindi, Sunjwan, Chowadi and adjoining areas to review sanitation standards and address illegal encroachments.

During the tour, the Commissioner assessed the cleanliness of main roads, inner lanes, drains and public spaces. He reviewed the progress of ongoing developmental works and examined the upkeep of civic amenities.

Emphasising the importance of hygiene, Dr Yadav directed officials to ensure regular garbage lifting, strict waste segregation at source and timely desilting of drains to prevent waterlogging. He stressed the urgent cleaning of deep drains and nallahs, particularly those subject to heavy flow during the rainy season and instructed that preventive measures be taken in advance.

As part of the enforcement drive, illegal encroachments on roads and footpaths were removed and unauthorised roadside stalls were cleared to restore public spaces. Encroachments on government land in the Sunjwan area were dismantled on the spot. The Commissioner directed enforcement teams to maintain vigilance and initiate action against repeat violators.

Addressing officers, Dr Yadav emphasised improved inter-departmental coordination and consistent implementation of sanitation measures. He stated that cleanliness drives must be treated as a continuous civic responsibility.

The Commissioner appealed to citizens to cooperate with the Corporation by adopting responsible waste disposal practices. Among those accompanying the Commissioner were Joint Commissioner (Health and Sanitation) Abdul Sattar, Deputy Commissioner (South) Chand Singh, Health Officer Dr Vinod Sharma, Executive Engineer Yasir Bashir Kichloo and Chief Transport Officer Balkar Angurana.

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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