JAMMU:  Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav today conducted an extensive tour of various areas across Jammu city to take stock of the arrangements put in place for celebrations of Christmas. The purpose of his visit was to review the arrangements made on the Eve of Christmas and ensure all necessary civic amenities were in place.

During the tour, the Commissioner visited various churches, including prominent ones like St. Mary's Church, Valmiki chowk, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, St. John’s Catholic Church, Bakshi Nagar, Joseph Colony and Church New Plot, St. Peter Church and Christian Colony, Residency Road etc.  Along with several key locations in the vicinity that are expected to see high foot traffic during the celebrations. He also inspected residential neighbourhoods and marketplaces in and around these areas, which are often crowded during the festive season.

Emphasizing the proactive role of JMC in ensuring the smooth conduct of the festivities, the Commissioner assured that the civic body has made all necessary provisions for sanitation, street lighting, and public health. "The JMC is fully committed to providing a clean, safe, and well-lit environment for the citizens and visitors during this important time. Our teams are actively working on the ground to manage waste disposal, cleanliness, and street lighting," Dr. Yadav added.

The Commissioner also highlighted the role of the JMC's health and sanitation teams, who are working tirelessly to ensure that all streets and public areas are properly cleaned and maintained. Special teams have been deployed to handle increased waste collection in high-footfall areas and to ensure that the churches and surrounding areas are hygienic. Streetlights have also been checked and repaired where necessary to provide adequate lighting.

During the tour Joint Commissioner (R&E), Rakesh Gupta, Health Officer, Dr. Vinod Sharma, Supdt. Engineer, PHE Sunil Gandotra, Ex. Engineer, UEED, Ex. Engineer, Yasir Bashir Kitchloo, Vijay Singh, Ex. Engineer (E), S. Simarpal Singh, CTOs, Zone-I, II & III, Talat Mehmood Khan, S. Dharamvir Singh and others accompanied the Commissioner.

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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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