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SRINAGAR: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Corporation’s Tattoo Ground Yard, Batamaloo, to review the operational readiness, maintenance standards, and deployment of the water tanker fleet and sprinkler units for ensuring efficient delivery of essential civic services across Srinagar.

During the inspection, the Commissioner thoroughly reviewed the condition, functionality, maintenance, and serviceability of the water tanker fleet to ensure its adequate availability for supplying potable water to water-scarce areas on demand, maintaining public fountains, and meeting the operational requirements of the forthcoming SANJY-2026. He also assessed the operational efficiency and deployment of sprinkler units engaged in the irrigation and maintenance of parks, gardens, medians, roadside plantations, and other green spaces developed across the city.

Emphasizing the importance of a fully functional municipal fleet,  Faz Lul Haseeb directed the concerned officers to ensure that all water tankers and sprinkler units remain in optimum operational condition through regular maintenance, preventive servicing, timely repairs, and continuous monitoring. He stressed the need for scientific fleet management, optimum utilization of available resources, and systematic deployment to ensure prompt, reliable, and uninterrupted delivery of civic services across the city.

The Commissioner observed that a well-maintained and operationally efficient fleet is essential for meeting both routine civic requirements and emergency situations. He noted that the water tanker fleet plays a crucial role in providing timely water supply to areas facing shortages, supporting the maintenance of public fountains, and ensuring adequate logistical support during SANJY-2026. Likewise, the sprinkler units are instrumental in sustaining Srinagar’s green infrastructure through regular irrigation and upkeep of plantations, thereby contributing to environmental conservation and urban beautification.

Reaffirming the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s commitment to responsive, efficient, and citizen-centric urban governance, the Commissioner stated that SMC will continue to strengthen its operational capabilities, modernize its municipal infrastructure, and maintain the highest standards of public service delivery to meet the growing needs and expectations of the citizens of Srinagar.

 

Senior officers and officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation accompanied the Commissioner during the inspection.

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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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