• Reviews SANJY arrangements at Langars, Yatri Niwas Chanderkote

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today visited National Highway-44 and other vulnerable locations across the district to monitor the situation following the adverse weather advisory and intermittent rainfall. He inspected the landslide site at Nashri and reviewed the ongoing restoration work to ensure the early resumption of traffic and public convenience.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SSP Ramban Arun Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak and officers of the departments concerned. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner directed officers of NHAI, BRO, Public Works Department (PWD) and PMGSY to deploy adequate manpower and machinery for immediate restoration of affected roads, ensuring NH-44 and other major roads remain fit for the safe movement of commuters, emergency services and essential supplies.

He instructed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars to remain stationed in their respective jurisdictions, maintain close coordination with line departments, monitor the situation round the clock and immediately report any incident requiring urgent intervention.

Reviewing the status of essential services, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of water and power supply, healthcare facilities, availability of essential commodities and other public utilities. He directed departments concerned to ensure uninterrupted delivery of these services and remain fully prepared to tackle any weather-related disruption.

All restoration agencies and essential services have been activated, while the District Control Room is functioning round the clock to monitor the situation and provide timely assistance.

Later, he inspected arrangements at Langar Camps and Yatri Niwas Chanderkote, among other designated locations where Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims are being accommodated following the temporary suspension of the Yatra. He reviewed accommodation, food, drinking water, sanitation and medical facilities, directing officers to ensure the comfort, safety and well-being of the pilgrims.

The Deputy Commissioner urged citizens to follow the weather advisory, avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable areas and report any emergency to the District Control Room or the nearest administrative office for prompt assistance.

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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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