KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a crucial meeting to review the district's flood preparedness and response strategy. The Deputy Commissioner directed all executing agencies like Jal Shakti, PDD, R&B, PMGSY, Mechanical and others to immediately establish a dedicated 24x7 Control Room.

The DC emphasized that the emergency contact numbers must be widely circulated across all platforms, including social media, to ensure timely communication with the public. He directed all concerned departments to keep their manpower and machinery in a state of readiness to respond swiftly to any emergent situation.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of maintaining seamless coordination among all line departments and the District Disaster Management Team to ensure a unified and effective response. The meeting was attended by Executive Engineer Jal Shakti , AEE PMGSY, AEE Mechanical, Representatives of power project SDRF team and Tehsildars who joined online from their respective headquarters.

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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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