• Coordinated approach needed to tackle winter vagaries, no disruption of vital services to be tolerated: DC

SHOPIAN,: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today chaired a meeting of officers to take an elaborate review of the winter preparedness of departments in view of approaching winters.    The DC reviewed the availability of snow clearance machines in rural and urban areas, availability of buffer transformers, operation of power workshop, provision of ration, water, healthcare facilities, electricity, road connectivity, etc.

The meeting was apprised by officers about the role and responsibilities of their departments, after which the DC instructed the officers to ensure uninterrupted provision of vital services during the winter. He stressed that no disruption of services shall be tolerated, directing officers to tackle the winter vagaries through coordinated approach among line departments.

Fire and Emergency, Disaster Management Authority, SDRF, and others were also instructed to remain prepared to tackle any eventuality.  During the review, DC also took stock of readiness of departmental Control Rooms to respond to eventualities and Grievances resolution of the public. The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz; concerned district/ sectoral officers and tehsil/ block officers.

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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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