UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai, chaired a high-level meeting to review security arrangements for major developmental projects and labour camps in District Udhampur. The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Udhampur, Amod Ashok Nagpure and other officers besides representatives of Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Project Manager Chenani-Sudhmahadev National Highway and contractors.

DC took detailed review of ongoing works and emphasized the need of inter-departmental coordination and removal of bottlenecks hindering progress. She directed the Project Manager to provide a daily line listing of labourers, including their numbers and locations and to submit a weekly report on the same. She also stressed the need to strengthen communication channels within the camps, sensitize workers on security measures and maintain a strict vigil on suspicious activity.

SSP Udhampur asked contractors to establish coordination with local SHO/SDPO and inform them about the location and movement of workers. He directs contractors for deployment of proper alarm systems in camps, ensuring a single entry/exit gate, installation of CCTV cameras with at least 15 days of storage capacity, adequate lighting and boundary walls for camps. He further directed for displaying contact numbers of the nearest SHO and SDPO on boards within the camp & deployment of Village Defence Group members for regular patrolling of labour camps. Contractors and department officials were urged to strictly implement these measures to ensure the safety and security of workers and smooth execution of developmental projects.

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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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