KISHTWAR: District Magistrate, Kishtwar by virtue of powers vested under Section 163 (1) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has issued an order.  It was observed that the unauthorised persons who are neither on the Rolls of private companies carrying contracts of Hydro Electric Projects nor the employees of CVPPL, usually visit the project sites viz. Pakal Dul HEP, Kwar HEP, Kiru HEP and Rattle HEP and pose risk in terms of security and other construction related activities at project sites.

It was further observed that such elements are not even engaged by contractor companies as per the bio-metric records maintained by them; Further, it is also reliably learnt that such unauthorised movement of unauthorised persons and their entry at project sites always creates hindrance and threat to the work- force.

In view of the present security scenario and to ensure the secure and safe environment at the working site in the larger interest of the ongoing power projects which are of national importance, District Magistrate, Kishtwar by virtue of powers vested under Section 163 (1) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, ordered that the contractor companies shall maintain the proper bio-metric records of the workforce engaged there at power project sites viz. Pakal Dul HEP, Kwar HEP , Kiru HEP and Rattle HER.

He further ordered that no unauthorised person should be allowed access/ entry in the premises other than the workforce, CVPPL employees , workers employed by the CVPPL and contractor companies, officers on duty, the magistrates , police etc at the work sites.

The DM said that contractor companies shall maintain proper daily bio-metric records to track the unauthorised entry (if any) 4) Adequate CCTV cameras / surveillance shall be put in place mainly the entry I exit points for surveillance. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, concerned Executive Magistrates, HOP's and CVPPL Officer Incharge at the sites shall implement the order in letter and spirit. The order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance.

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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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