JAMMU:  To enhance facilities for the pilgrims arriving in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav conducted an extensive inspection of locations visited by pilgrims.

During the visit, Dr. Yadav assessed the preparations at the Jammu Railway Station, JDA Parking at Bahu Plaza, Nanak Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Banke Bihari Temple and other places. He took stock of arrangements of sanitation, public toilets and temporary accommodations at these locations.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Yadav said JMC is on the job to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation for the comfortable stay of the devotees coming from across the country. “We are putting in best efforts to provide robust civic amenities to pilgrims during their spiritual journey,” he added.

 Joint Commissioner Health and Sanitation Abdul Sattar; Health Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma; Executive Engineer (Project) Lokesh Gupta  and Chief Transport Officer Dharamveer Singh accompanied the Commissioner.

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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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