SRINAGAR:The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Thursday chaired a meeting of Sectoral Officers of various Departments to review the overall winter preparedness in Srinagar District. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to plan proactively and develop a strategic approach for snow clearance in both urban and rural roads. He emphasized on the deployment of essential machinery and fully utilization of resources to ensure prompt road clearance and restoration of connectivity.

The DC also instructed the PDD authorities to maintain a buffer stock of power transformers, wires, and oil at sub-divisional repair workshops to enable timely replacement and repair of damaged transformers. Additionally, he urged PDD Officers to initiate a CCTV installation at workshops and proper communication during repairment of damaged wires.

Similarly, the DC instructed the Officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department to ensure adequate stocking of essential items, including ration, LPG, petrol, and diesel etc in remote areas, and District sales centers to guarantee that supplies are readily available in all locations. Furthermore, the DC also instructed Officers from Departments of R&B, PDD, PHE, Drainage, Traffic, RTO to come up with a meticulous and robust plan to combat  emergencies during approaching winter months.

The DC also directed for setting up of a special Control Room in the District to redress the winter related complaints of the public on fast track basis. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr Khalid Hussain Malik;  SP Srinagar, Umer Shah,  Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad , Joint Commissioner SMC, SDM East , SDM West and District/Sectoral Officers of various Departments.

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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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