KISHTWAR: In a bid to review the ongoing progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) under Swachh Survekshan 2024, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan convened a multi-departmental meeting. During the meeting, the DC issued a series of directives aimed at improving sanitation services and ensuring better implementation across the district.

He instructed the EO Municipality to ensure the proper functionality of toilets, enhance sanitation awareness, and implement night shifts for sanitation workers. The DC emphasized the importance of providing necessary equipment to sanitary workers and raising awareness among shopkeepers and sanitation staff in the town. Furthermore, the DC stressed the importance of solid waste management in collaboration with the Rural Development Department (RDD).

He also directed the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) to ensure the functionality of toilets in all blocks of the district. The DC also stressed on maintenance of the Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs) in all blocks, ensuring these facilities are fully operational with all essential amenities. The meeting was attended by ACD Phulail Singh, EO Municipality Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, BDO Sanjeev Kotwal and other senior officers and staff members.

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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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