UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai on Thursday chaired a meeting with officers and civil society members here in the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office Complex to discuss and finalise preparation for the Shree Krishna Janmashtami festival. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, IAS Probationer Swati Sheemar, Additional SP Sandeep Bhat, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan and other district officers alongside representatives of civil society.

 The meeting held detailed discussions on different aspects of arrangements to ensure the smooth celebration of Shree Krishna Janmashtami. Key areas of focus included the availability of drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, first aid services, fire safety, check on quality and pricing of eatables, and maintaining sanitation in the city. The DC directed the concerned departments to ensure all the arrangements well in advance.

Executive Engineer, PHE was instructed to make adequate arrangements for adequate supply of drinking water supply throughout the district, while, the Executive Engineer PDD was directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the festival. Executive Engineer, PWD, was asked to ensure filling of potholes and expediting road repairs to facilitate smooth transportation. The Chief Medical Officer was asked to ensure the availability of medical facilities during the festival. District Police was instructed to deploy adequate personnel at traffic congestion points and ensure effective traffic regulation in collaboration with the Traffic Police.

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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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