JAMMU: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has launched the deployment of road sweeping machines in Ward No. 50, Channi Himmat, as part of its ongoing efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission to improve cleanliness and sanitation in the region. The initiative was launched in presence of Member Legislative Assembly Vikram Randhawa and Commissioner, JMC Dr. Devansh Yadav.

At the launch event, they underscored the significance of mechanized cleaning in maintaining public hygiene and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment for local residents. Earlier, a Public Samvaad session was held in which both speakers actively engaged with the community, listening to public grievances and assuring residents that their concerns would be addressed promptly.

In his address, MLA Vikram Randhawa reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing civic amenities and improving sanitation standards across Jammu. The Commissioner emphasized that the introduction of road sweeping machines would greatly increase the efficiency of the cleaning process and significantly reduce manual labour, in line with the broader goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The residents of Channi Himmat warmly welcomed the initiative, expressing their full support for continued efforts aimed at maintaining a cleaner and healthier city. Among others, Deputy Commissioner (South) Lal Chand, Secretary, JMC, Chand Singh, Joint Commissioner (works) Firdous Ahmad Qazi, besides other senior officers of JMC and locals were present on the occasion.

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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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