• Emphasizes on meticulous planning & strategy for hassle-free arrangements

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg today convened a meeting to review arrangements for the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs to Kashmir during the first week of September. This is the maiden meeting chaired by Anshul Garg after assuming the charge of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Baramulla, Bandipora and Ganderbal besides Directors of Srinagar Airport Authority, Rural Development department, Health department besides officers of Sonamarg Development Authority, Gulmarg Development Authority, officers and representatives of Planning Development & Monitoring; FCS&CA, ICDS, Hospitality & Protocol; JKTDC; Tourism, Information, Education, Police, CRPF & Security.

To execute the safe, secure and smooth tour of dignitaries to different places of the valley, Div Com while addressing the officers emphasized on meticulous planning & strategy for hassle-free arrangements including proper security cover at all the venues. On the occasion, he reviewed detailed accommodation facilities for visiting dignitaries at Srinagar, Gulmarg & Sonmarg besides allocation of vehicles and appointment of liaison officers.

Div Com instructed DG E&S to ensure all arrangements for a review meeting at Srinagar during the visit. He also directed for making proper arrangements for the interaction of dignitaries with Indian Medical Association members, PRIs and other delegations. Garg directed the deployment of  medical officers and ambulances at the accommodation venue and other visiting places.

Further, Div Com directed for deployment of fire tenders at designated locations and framing of exigency plan for any emergency. Deputy Director Planning, Ashiq Hussian Malik was appointed as the Nodal Officer from the Div Com Office for ensuring close coordination & synergy among the concerned departments.

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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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