• Asks for regular testing to ensure safe drinking water for people

JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Tribal Affairs, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducted a surprise visit to Sitlee Filtration Plant at Nagrota and inspected functioning of the premier installation for drinking water supply to Jammu city.

During his visit, the Minister took stock of water facilities and availability of water supplies for Jammu city. He directed for regular testing of water resources to ensure safe drinking water supply to the people. The Minister also inspected Tube Well at Kiryani Talab and Overhead Tank at Narwal.

During the visit to Kiryani Talab, Rana interacted with the locals and took on spot feedback from them about the water supply in their respective areas. He directed the officers to conduct regular field visits, get feedback from the locals and act promptly.

Javed Rana directed the Chief Engineer to visit the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal region and improve the water supply system there. The Minister exhorted upon the officers to perform their duties meticulously and with utmost sincerity to ensure that people do not face any sort of inconvenience.

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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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