SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday chaired a meeting of officers to assess arrangements for the operations of  Heli-services during the winter months for the people of snowbound areas of Bandipora and Kupwara districts.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Additional Secretary Civil Aviation, Director Finance Civil Aviation, Additional SIO NIC, Assistant Commissioner Central, representative of Jet Serve and other officers.

Addressing the meeting, the Div Com directed appointment of Nodal Officers at Divisional Level and District offices to assist smooth operation of Heli-services. He stressed on initiation of online registrations alongwith offline registration to streamline the entire process.

He emphasized on freezing of timelines before departure time to ensure take-off of scheduled sorties. He also called for filtration of requests for preference based on urgency and necessity.

Meanwhile, the Div Com enjoined SIO, NIC to create a mobile  Application for processing requests to provide single window system to the concerned people. Further, he  instructed DCs to widely publicize contact numbers of control rooms  so that people can avail Heli-service.

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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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