SRINAGAR: In order to make toilet facilities more functional in the trains operating in the Kashmir Valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, convened a virtual meeting with the concerned officers here today.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, and Pulwama, Chief Engineer PHE Kashmir, Divisional Railway Manager of Northern Railways Ferozpore and Area Manager of Railway Kashmir, besides other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the Div Com instructed concerned to ensure the operation of the bore well and treatment plant at Budgam Railway Station for filling water storages of trains. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among the concerned departments and the Budgam district administration to utilize stream water to resolve the issue of shortage of supply of clean water within one week.

Additionally, he directed railway officials to ensure that toilets are functional in all the trains in a phased manner. Meanwhile, concerning the water supply issue at Nowgam Railway Station, the Ex. Engineer Chadoora was tasked with addressing the matter promptly.

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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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