RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan conducted an inspection of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026 facilities and key National Highway-44 infrastructure projects, including tunnels and viaducts here today.

The Deputy Commissioner visited the 3.5-kilometre Digdol–Panthyal Tunnel, expected to open for traffic shortly and reviewed progress of other tunnel and viaduct projects along NH-44, including the newly opened viaduct connecting Makerkote with Ramsoo. He noted that these projects will improve road connectivity, reduce travel time and enhance safety for commuters, particularly during the annual Yatra.The DC directed NHAI and executing agencies to expedite remaining works within the stipulated time frame while maintaining quality and safety standards and stressed keeping NH-44 fully traffic-worthy for smooth and uninterrupted movement of pilgrims and commuters throughout the Yatra period.

The Deputy Commissioner subsequently inspected Yatra arrangements at Lamber and reviewed facilities for pilgrims, including sanitation, drinking water, medical assistance, traffic management and security. He instructed officers concerned to ensure all arrangements are completed well in advance and that every department remains fully prepared for prompt service delivery.

The DC, along with Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban Arun Gupta and other officers of concerned agencies, also reviewed security arrangements, assessing surveillance measures, traffic regulation, emergency response mechanisms and inter-agency coordination. He directed all departments to maintain a robust security grid and ensure swift response to any emergent situation for the safe and peaceful conduct of SANJY 2026 through Ramban district.

Among those accompanying the DC were Sub-Divisional Magistrate Banihal Mohammad Naseeb Bajran, Project Director NHAI Shubham Yadav and officers of other departments concerned.

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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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