RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today visited the landslide and subsidence-affected area at Pernote on the Ramban-Gool road to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and review the ongoing restoration operations.

The Deputy Commissioner inspected the restoration works being carried out by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on the nearly 300-metre stretch of the Ramban-Gool road that has suffered major subsidence. He was informed that operations are under way with adequate manpower and heavy machinery to clear debris and restore the damaged stretch.

The DC directed the executing agency to accelerate the works by deploying additional machinery and manpower to ensure early restoration of traffic. The Deputy Commissioner appealed to residents and commuters to avoid the subsidence-affected area, as the ground remains unstable and vulnerable to further sliding. Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban Arun Gupta, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo, Tehsildar Deep Kumar and other officers concerned accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.

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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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