BHADERWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines. He directed stakeholder departments to intensify measures for environmental protection, sanitation and scientific waste management across the subdivision.

The ADC stressed strict and effective implementation of environmental norms and called for daily monitoring of waste collection systems, along with the mandatory sharing of geo-tagged photographs on a daily basis to ensure transparency and accountability.

He directed the concerned authorities to ensure 100 percent door-to-door waste collection in rural areas, including coverage of the BDO office areas, while similar arrangements are to be strengthened in the town and municipal areas. He also called for completion of waste collection sheds in the town, municipality and rural areas.

Special emphasis was laid on maintaining cleanliness in marketplaces. The ADC directed the concerned agencies to deploy separate vehicles for collection of waste from fruit and vegetable markets and chicken shops. He further ordered strict action against littering in markets, including the issuance of challans to persons found spreading or dumping litter.

The meeting was attended by CEO BDA, PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti, (I&FC), AO BDA, UEED, REW, BMO, BDO, AEE PHE, EO MCB and other officers and officials from various departments.

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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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