RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, chaired a comprehensive meeting with district and sectoral officers to review the district's winter preparedness. Attendees included SSP Ramban Kulbir Singh, SSP Traffic NHW, Rohit Baskotra, ADC VarunJeet Singh Charak, ACR S. Harpal Singh, PD NHAI, DFOs, Executive Engineers, AD FCS&CA, CMO, CEO, and other senior officers.

In his directives, the Deputy Commissioner urged a strategic approach to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential supplies and services. He instructed officials from NHAI, BRO, PWD, and PMGSY to prioritize snow clearance on NH-44 and link roads, emphasizing efficient deployment of machinery and optimal use of resources for prompt road clearance and restoration of connectivity.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the NH-44 four-laning project, addressing issues related to the completion of construction at critical locations in Ramban. The Deputy Commissioner directed the CMO to ensure accessible healthcare services in all health institutions, with particular attention to the needs of pregnant women. This includes preparing for potential winter-related challenges and ensuring timely medical arrangements.

Additionally, the Forest Department was tasked with implementing preventive measures against forest fires and ensuring the adequate availability of firewood in depots across the district. Further, the DC instructed the Power Development Department (PDD) to ensure a regular power supply, minimize unscheduled outages, and maintain an efficient repair system for timely replacement of damaged lines and transformers.

The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department was directed to stock essential items, including rations, LPG, petrol, and diesel, especially in remote areas, ensuring easy access to supplies across all district sales centers. In addition, the PHE Department was instructed to ensure adequate water supply across the district and submit panchayat-wise status reports. The DC also tasked Tehsildars with overseeing the implementation of these directives within their respective jurisdictions and conducting regular reviews to ensure the effectiveness of all measures, providing seamless winter services to the people of Ramban.

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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.

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