KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today conducted a comprehensive visit to the District Hospital, main market areas in the Township and its peripheral areas to review the situation post snowfall. The DC assessed the healthcare facilities and medical services being provided to patients at the District Hospital. He interacted with the Medical Superintendent and reviewed the availability of essential medicines, medical equipment and other resources. He reiterated the need to provide quality healthcare services, particularly during the challenging winter season.

Touring the township area, the DC inspected the post-snowfall conditions, focusing on road clearance, power restoration, and other public amenities. He directed the Executive Officer (EO) Municipality to ensure efficient snow clearance and improve sanitation in the town. Special instructions were issued to maintain strict vigilance against land encroachments. The DC also visited the Chowgan Ground, Kishtwar, to assess its condition after the snowfall. He emphasized the importance of timely maintenance to preserve the ground's usability and cultural significance.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ADC, Pawan Kotwal; CEO KDA/PO ICDS Rishi Kumar Sharma; EO Municipality/Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; CMO Dr. Rajinder Kumar; Medical Superintendent District Hospital Yudhveer Singh Kotwal and other officers.

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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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