BANDIPORA: In light of the approaching winter season, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Tuesday undertook onsite inspection of snow clearance Control room Bandipora and took stock of availability of men and machinery. Nodal officer for Snow clearance, Tanveer Ahmad apprised that 27 Snow clearance machines are in ready mode to clear the roads.

The DC directed the concerned from different departments to ensure timely arrangements on the ground for the convenience of the general public across the district. During the inspection of the snow clearance strategy for urban and rural roads, the DC urged officers to establish new standards for preparedness including increasing machinery deployment and fully mobilizing available resources.

The DC directed the concerned to conduct regular dry run of all machines involved in snow clearance process and make sure Snow clearance control room is operational by 15th of November.

He also issued guidelines to maintain prompt action and ensure zero response time in case of exigencies and impressed upon concerned to ensure functioning of Helpline numbers. The DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Bandipora, Mohammad Maqbool lone, Nodal officer for Snow clearance and other concerned.

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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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