RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today flagged off a Door-to-Door Garbage Collection Hydraulic Vehicle for Block Ramban under the initiative of the Rural Development Department to strengthen rural sanitation and promoting effective solid waste management.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Assistant Commissioner Development Sheraz Ahmed, Tehsildar Ramban Deep Kumar, Block Development Officer Ramban Sunil Kumar, Block Development Officer Batote Farman-Ul-Din, Block Development Officer Headquarters Shalini Chandel, along with other officers and officials, were present on the occasion.

The vehicle has been deployed to ensure collection and scientific disposal of household waste, contributing to cleaner villages and improved public health. The initiative is aimed at enhancing sanitation services at the grassroots level and reinforcing the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of community participation in maintaining cleanliness and urged the public to cooperate with the sanitation staff by ensuring proper segregation and timely disposal of household waste. He reiterated the district administration's commitment to creating a clean, healthy and sustainable environment across the district.

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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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