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JAMMU: As part of the Swachh Republic Day campaign being run by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur along with Commissioner JMC, Dr. Devansh Yadav, today undertook a detailed review of sanitation and encroachment-related issues in Wards No. 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38.

The inspection covered major localities including Old Janipur, High Court Chowk, Powerhouse, Lakkar Mandi, Janipur Colony, Paloura, Patoli and surrounding areas. The senior officers conducted on-spot assessment of cleanliness levels in the streets, lanes, drains and public spaces. They reviewed the solid waste management systems and examined the extent of encroachments on roads, footpaths and other public places.

During the visit, Mandeep Kaur emphasized that the Swachh Republic Day campaign aims to ensure a clean, hygienic and orderly city ahead of Republic Day celebrations. She directed the concerned officers to ensure daily and thorough cleaning of all areas, timely lifting of garbage, proper segregation of waste and uninterrupted door-to-door garbage collection.

The Commissioner Secretary also instructed the officials to take action against the illegal encroachments, particularly those causing inconvenience to the pedestrians and disrupting traffic flow. She also asked for ensuring that enforcement drives are carried out in a humane and lawful manner.

Dr. Devansh Yadav briefed the Commissioner Secretary about the ongoing sanitation drives and enforcement measures being implemented by the Jammu Municipal Corporation. He instructed the JMC field staff, along with the sanitation company engaged by the Corporation, to further intensify cleanliness operations by deploying adequate manpower and machinery, ensuring punctual attendance of sanitation workers and maintaining high service standards across all wards. He stressed that close coordination between the municipal officials and the sanitation agency is essential for achieving the objectives of the Swachh Republic Day campaign.

The officers also interacted with the local residents and shopkeepers, listening to their grievances. They encouraged them to actively cooperate with the Municipal Corporation and the sanitation company by avoiding littering, ensuring proper disposal of waste and refraining from encroachments on public land. The residents were also made aware of the importance of collective participation in keeping the city clean and presentable during the national celebrations.

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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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