• Assesses Yatra arrangements at Chanderkote Yatri Niwas

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, today visited the Pernote land subsidence area to inspect the   road restoration works and review the traffic regulation measures on the Ramban–Gool Road.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SSP Arun Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Tehsildar Ramban Deep Kumar and other concerned officers.

The Deputy Commissioner took stock of the restoration work being carried out at the affected stretch and directed the executing agency BRO to ensure proper maintenance of the road and keep it traffic-worthy for the convenience and safety of commuters. He stressed the need for continuous monitoring of the vulnerable stretch and instructed the concerned officers to maintain close coordination for smooth traffic management.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited Yatri Niwas Chanderkote to review the arrangements made for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He inspected various facilities available for pilgrims, including accommodation, sanitation, drinking water, power supply, healthcare, security and other essential services.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure that all arrangements remain in place and that pilgrims are provided with every possible assistance for a safe, smooth and comfortable pilgrimage. He emphasized maintaining cleanliness, uninterrupted essential services and effective inter-departmental coordination throughout the Yatra period.

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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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