• Directs concerned to remain alert & prepared to meet weather challenges

BANDIPORA:  Deputy Commissioner Bandipora,  Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, today chaired a  meeting to review and assess the ongoing efforts in snow clearance and the restoration of essential services across the district, following the recent snowfall. The meeting was attended by Executive Engineers of PMGSY/ R&B, PHE, along with Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs), Chief Executive Officer MCB, besides officers from Mechanical Engineering Department, PDD and other concerned departments.

Senior officers from the Gurez and Sumbal sub-divisions joined the meeting virtually. During the meeting, DC assessed the progress of snow clearance operations and discuss strategies for the prompt restoration of power and water supply across the district. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner M.A.Qadri emphasised coordination among concerned departments and stressed to ensure a smooth and effective response to the ongoing weather conditions.

M.A. Qadri emphasized the need for close monitoring of snow clearance operations, urging all departments to work efficiently and ensure the timely restoration of vital services. He also directed the concerned departments to remain alert and prepared for any further disruptions caused by additional snowfall in the coming days. The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the district administration's commitment to resolving public issues swiftly and ensuring minimal inconvenience to the residents.

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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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